What feels like a creamy sip of dessert or a bittersweet aperitif may not be as exciting as a whiskey on the rocks. But liqueurs and cordials remain a vital component in modern mixology. Typically, liqueurs are sweetened, lower-proof distilled spirits. With a base of alcohol (15-30% ABV), liqueurs are the catalysts that make regular spirits less boring. Herbs, spices, nuts, fruits, chocolate, and coffee are a few ingredients that make this liquor a ‘liqueur’.