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The terms cordial and liqueur are interchangeable, though the former is said
to apply more to American products and the latter to European ones. Cordials
and liqueurs are made by combining or redistilling various spirits with flavoring
materials, which are typically fruits, flowers, herbs, seeds, barks, roots,
peels or extracts derived from them. By law, cordials and liqueurs must contain
at least 2 ½% sugar by weight, though many contain up to 35% of a sweetening
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While many cordials and liqueurs are generic and produced by many different
suppliers, such as Triple Sec or Crème de Menthe, several are proprietary
brands whose recipes are fiercely guarded. Vandermint and HPNOTIQ are examples
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HPNOTIQ, called by NBC-TV in New York “the drink of choice of celebrities,” has
been one of the most successful new brands in the spirits industry. An alluring
icy aquamarine marriage of triple-distilled premium vodka, fine Cognac and natural
tropical fruit juices, HPNOTIQ has become a must-have for today's more sophisticated
consumers. It was prominently seen at the Grammys, Oscars, Country Music Awards
and Fashion Week in New York and Los Angeles, where celebrities and musicians
enjoyed HPNOTIQ cocktails.
 
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PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur, the first true pomegranate liqueur, captures the essence of all-natural California
pomegranates with their complex, sweet yet tart taste and seductive ruby color. PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur
is made from all natural California pomegranate juice, premium vodka and a touch of imported tequila. The
California pomegranates are selected at the peak of ripeness and flavor. The pomegranate is the mythical,
mystical fruit that has spawned legends.
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Copa De Oro is produced in the southern tip of Mexico from a blend of the finest
Arabica coffee beans, vanilla and other exotic flavors. Copa is a very versatile
coffee liqueur, excellent in hot or cold drinks, as well as food recipes.
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The full line of traditional liqueurs and cordials are represented under the
famed DuBouchett label, as well as newer sour schnapps flavors. Made from the
finest 100% natural fruits and flavorings available, DuBouchett is well known
for its quality, variety and mixability. DuBouchett also offers a full line
of lower proof versions of the most popular flavors.
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Lazzaroni is the first Amaretto created in Italy, with roots that go back to
the 1850's. It is the only Amaretto produced from the infusion of the famous
Lazzaroni Amaretti de Saronno cookie, which creates a more delicate almond/apricot
flavor. Lazzaroni is still produced and bottled in Saronno, Italy according
to the original recipe and has won numerous medals and awards for its outstanding
quality.
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Hand-crafted in the heart of Ireland's dairy region by Pat O'Mara & Co.
of Abbyleix, County Louth, O'Mara's is a high quality Irish Cream that offers
a price competitive alternative to the category leader. In fact, at the most
recent San Francisco World Spirits Competition, O'Mara's outperformed the leading
Irish Cream brand, which sells at a much higher cost.
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