Signature

Signature is a liqueur from Esplanda. The listing doesn't give its base spirit, flavor source, strength or origin, so the notes below describe how liqueurs in this category usually behave and aren't a measured profile of this bottle. Liqueurs are sweetened spirits flavored with fruit, botanicals, nuts, herbs or spices. Expect more sweetness and a lower proof than a straight spirit, with a rounder, syrupy body. Check the label for the exact strength and flavor direction before you plan a drink around it. Served neat, a liqueur like this is best in a small stemmed cordial glass or a rocks glass, at room temperature or lightly chilled. Chilling tightens the sweetness and quiets the aroma, so a short pour from the freezer or over a single large cube suits a richer, sweeter bottle. Over ice, dilution gradually softens the sugar and makes it easier to sip slowly after a meal, which is the traditional digestif role. A small measure before dinner over ice with a twist of citrus peel also works as a light aperitif. For longer drinks, top an ounce and a half to two ounces with soda water or tonic in a highball glass, and add a lemon or orange wedge to cut the sweetness. As a cocktail modifier, liqueurs generally replace some or all of the simple syrup in a sour. Try roughly three-quarters of an ounce alongside a base spirit and fresh citrus juice, and reduce any added sugar. A splash also rounds out a spritz built on sparkling wine, or can sweeten a stirred whiskey or brandy drink. Taste as you build, because the sweetness of this bottle will decide how much you need.