Wine Enthusiast Magazine

SPIRITS: ORANGE LIQUEURS

Sure, orange liqueurs are key for adding citrusy sweetness to Margaritas, Sidecars and other cocktails. But as the category has become more varied and nuanced, many are enjoyable to sip straight.

In a cocktail, the role of a liqueur is to bring “proof, sweetness and seasoning” to the drink, according to (Ten Speed Press, October 2018), a new book from the proprietors of Death & Co. and other high-end bars. Some are stronger, some are sweeter, and the flavor profiles can vary from mild and clean (like Cointreau) to rich and boldly spiced (like La Grande Josiane). The flavor

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