Dr Mcgillicuddys

Dr McGillicuddy's is sold here as a liqueur, and the listing doesn't say which flavor, so check the label for the exact variety. The brand is generally associated with a range of flavored liqueurs and schnapps-style bottlings, usually sweeter and more candy-like than a dry herbal or bitter liqueur. Expect a sweet, fruit-, mint- or confection-forward profile with noticeable sugar. This page doesn't state ABV, so confirm it on the bottle, since it affects how the liqueur behaves when mixed. Liqueurs in this style are most often served very cold. Keep the bottle in the freezer, or pour 1 to 1.5 ounces over ice or into a chilled shot or small cordial glass. Chilling tightens the sweetness and brings out the flavor more cleanly than room temperature does. Many people drink flavored liqueurs of this type as a quick shot or a short after-dinner pour, and sipping a small measure slowly also works if you prefer to taste the flavor itself. As a mixer, it works best as the flavoring element in simple, short drinks. Add a measure to coffee or hot chocolate for a sweetened, flavored hot drink. Pour it over ice and top with cream or milk for an easy dessert-style drink. Pair it with vodka and soda or lemon-lime soda for a lighter highball that needs no other sweetener. In shaken drinks, go easy on any added syrup or juice, because the liqueur supplies its own sugar. A flavored liqueur like this also works well as the modifier in a layered shot or a small martini-style drink with vodka. For food, a small pour alongside chocolate, ice cream, or a simple cake or cookie is a natural fit. If you drizzle it over vanilla ice cream, use a light hand so the sweetness doesn't overwhelm the dessert.