Ginger liqueur is made from, well, ginger. Two varieties are widely available in the U.S. Domaine de Canton as a spicy-sharp ginger flavor somewhat similar to ginger beer. Creme de Gingembre has a softer ginger flavor, more similar to ginger ale.
Some popular cocktails containing Ginger liqueur
- Dark and Orangey — Dark rum, Ginger liqueur, Triple sec, Orange bitters, Lime juice, Lemon peel
- Trans-Pacific — Sotol, Ginger liqueur, Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur, Ginger, Lime juice
- Sloppy Possum — Fernet Branca, Ginger liqueur, Lemon juice
- Mr. Baily's Bender — Ginger liqueur, Maraschino Liqueur, Campari, Rhubarb bitters, Tonic water, Lime juice
- Curried Away — Rye, Batavia Arrack, Ginger liqueur, Bitters, Lime juice, Simple syrup, Mint