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NATIONAL LIQUEUR DAY | October 16
National Day Calendar ^ | October 16, 2025 | Staff

Posted on 10/16/2025 6:23:44 AM PDT by Red Badger

NATIONAL LIQUEUR DAY

On October 16th, we raise a glass to National Liqueur Day, a time to celebrate one of the most diverse and flavorful categories of spirits. From velvety cream liqueurs to aromatic herbal concoctions, this day honors the creativity and history behind these delightful drinks.

#NationalLiqueurDay

So, what exactly is a liqueur? The word itself comes from the Latin liquifacere, meaning "to liquefy." In essence, a liqueur is an alcoholic beverage that starts with a distilled spirit (like vodka, rum, or whiskey) that is then flavored with ingredients such as fruit, cream, herbs, spices, flowers, or nuts. Sugar or another sweetener is added, giving most liqueurs their characteristically sweet profile and often syrupy consistency.

While they are sometimes confused with liquors (a general term for distilled spirits in North America), the key difference usually lies in the sweetness and viscosity. Liqueurs are generally sweeter and thicker than liquors, and most have a lower alcohol content, though some potent varieties can reach as high as 55% ABV. In the United States, you may also hear them referred to as cordials or schnapps.

The story of liqueurs begins in the monasteries of 13th-century Italy. Monks, skilled in distillation and botany, created herbal medicines to treat the sick. To make the often-bitter tonics more palatable, they would add sugar or honey. These early "medicines" were the direct ancestors of the complex herbal liqueurs we enjoy today, prized for their curative and restorative properties.

Exploring Types of Liqueur

Liqueurs can be categorized by their primary flavor, creating a dazzling spectrum for every palate:

Herbal liqueur is among the oldest types of liqueurs, descending from medicinal recipes. Famous examples include Chartreuse and Bénédictine, both originally crafted by French monks, and Jägermeister, a German digestif with a complex blend of 56 herbs and spices.

Fruit liqueurs contain a broad category that feature the natural sweetness of fruit. Think of orange liqueurs like Cointreau and Grand Marnier, the black raspberry flavor of Chambord, the bright lemon zest of Limoncello, or the maraschino cherry notes in Luxardo.

Perfect for decadent cocktails and desserts, cream and nut liqueurs are rich and smooth. This group includes favorites like Baileys Irish Cream, the hazelnut-forward Frangelico, and the sweet almond flavor of Amaretto.

For those who love rich, roasted flavors, chocolate and coffee liqueurs offer a luxurious, dessert-like experience. This group includes Kahlúa, Tia Maria, Godiva and Crème de Cacao.

5 NATIONAL LIQUEUR DAY CELEBRATION IDEAS

Embrace the day by exploring the vast world of liqueurs. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Gather a few different types of liqueurs from each category and invite friends for a tasting. Compare the aromas, flavors, and textures.

Many iconic cocktails owe their character to a specific liqueur. Try making a Margarita (with Triple Sec), a White Russian (with Kahlúa), or an Aviation (with Crème de Violette and Maraschino liqueur).

Visit a local cocktail bar and ask the bartender to recommend a unique liqueur or a signature drink featuring one.

Liqueurs are fantastic in the kitchen! Add a splash of Amaretto to a tiramisu, Grand Marnier to a chocolate sauce, or Chambord to a fruit coulis.

Post a photo of your favorite liqueur, a new cocktail creation, or your celebration with friends using the hashtag #NationalLiqueurDay on social media.

However you choose to celebrate, please remember to drink responsibly.

NATIONAL LIQUEUR DAY HISTORY

National Day Calendar® continues researching the origins of this beverage holiday.

Liqueur FAQ

Q. Which liqueurs have a National Day?

A. Four liqueurs have celebrations on the calendar. They are:

Absinthe

Amaretto

Grand Marnier

Kahlua

Q. Can I make a liqueur at home?

A. Some liqueurs are fairly simple to make at home. Most liqueurs require patience, though. It takes time to infuse the flavors into the alcohol. Two satisfyingly delicious liqueurs to make at home include Kahlua and limoncello.

Q. What liqueurs are made from oranges?

A. Grand Marnier mentioned above is an orange liqueur. Another brand of orange liqueur is Cointreau. There are also generic orange liqueurs such as triple sec and curaςao.

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NOTABLE BIRTHDAYS FOR OCTOBER 16 Noah Webster (1758-1843) - The creator of An American Dictionary of the English Language.

Paul Hamilton (1762-1816) - Third Secretary of the Navy whose contributions helped shape current methods of how the Navy handles conflict.

Benjamin Russell (1804-1885) - Journalist and founder of the Columbian Centinel, a Federalist newspaper in Boston.

Lucy Stanton (1831-1910) - One of the first Black women to receive a 4 year degree.

Richard Sears (1861-1943) - The first U.S. National Champion tennis player.

Paul Popenoe (1888-1979) - Founder of relationship counseling for couples and families.

Paul Strand (1890-1975) - Photographer most famous for his Wall Street (1915) image.

Gordon "Goose" Goslin (1900-1971) - Left-handed baseball player known for his ability to drive runs.

Big Joe Williams (1903-1982) - Delta blues singer best known for Baby Please Don’t Go and I Got the Blues.

Abraham Nemeth (1918-2013) - Mathematician who created the Nemeth Braille Code for Mathematics and Science Notation.

MacKenzie Miller (1921-2010) - Horse trainer and breeder who is best known for training the horse Affirmed, winner of the 1978 Triple Crown.

Charles Dolan (1926-Still Living) - Founder Cablevision and HBO.

Mary Daly (1928-2010) - Theologian and activist whose works centered around religion, feminism, and social justice for women.

Barry Corbin (1940-Still Living) - Actor best known for his characters Maurice Minnifield in Northern Exposure and Coach Whitey Durham in One Tree Hill.

Elizabeth Loftus (1944-Still Living) - Psychologist who provided groundbreaking research in the study of memory and how outside factors contribute to how people remember events.

Suzanne Somers (1946-2023) - Actress best known for her role as Chrissy on Three's Company.

Bob Weir (1947-Still Living) - Guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead.

Lorenzo Carcaterra (1954-Still Living) - Author of Sleepers, which was later turned into a film.

Tim Robbins (1958-Still Living) - Actor known for his roles in Mystic River, Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and Dead Man Walking.

Tamara McKinney (1962-Still Living) - Four-time World Cup winner in the alpine ski racer division.

Wendy Wilson (1969-Still Living) - Singer and co-founder of the group Wilson Phillips.

John Mayer (1977-Still Living) - Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer.

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MEMORABLE EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 16

1848 - The Homeopathic Medical College of Pennsylvania opens (now known as Drexel University College of Medicine).

1849 - Avery College opens its doors in Allegheny, Pennsylvania to provide education to Blacks.

1854 - Abraham Lincoln delivers his Peoria Speech to publicly criticizes legislation to extend slavery.

1869 - The first indoor plumbing is offered to patrons at the Tremont House (hotel in Boston).

1869 - The "Cardiff Giant" is found in Cardiff, NY, and is said to be petrified man similar to those found in the Bible.

1875 - Brigham Young University is opens in Provo, Utah.

1882 - The Nickel Plate Railroad between NY and Chicago opens for business to transport passengers.

1901 - Booker T. Washington dines at the White House with Teddy and Edith Roosevelt, prompting condemnation from both sides of segregation at the time.

1916 - Nurse Margaret Sanger opens Brownsville Clinic as the first family planning clinic in the U.S.

1923 - Walt and Roy Disney found the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio.

1936 - Lou "The Iron Horse" Gehrig is voted the American League MVP.

1942 - The National Boxing Association freezes all boxing titles held by anyone serving in the armed forces during WWII.

1943 - Chicago opens a new subway system.

1952 - Woolworth's opens in San Francisco, CA.

1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis begins after President Kennedy is shown pictures of nuclear missiles in Cuba.

1967 - Joan Baez, along with other anti-draft protesters, are arrested in Oakland for protesting in front of the Oakland Induction Center.

1986 - Keith Richards (Rolling Stone guitarist) organizes concert to celebrate the 60th Birthday of Chuck Berry.

1986 - The U.S. government shuts down over a dispute between President Reagan and the House.

2013 - The 16-day government shutdown ends.


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1 posted on 10/16/2025 6:23:44 AM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Diana in Wisconsin; SunkenCiv

Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder...................


2 posted on 10/16/2025 6:24:11 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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3 posted on 10/16/2025 6:28:37 AM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: Magnum44

If you do that in reality it will kill you.............


4 posted on 10/16/2025 6:29:14 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

5 posted on 10/16/2025 6:29:51 AM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: Red Badger

6 posted on 10/16/2025 6:30:45 AM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: Red Badger

I’m on it hic;-)


7 posted on 10/16/2025 6:30:53 AM PDT by Harpotoo (Being a socialist is a lot easier than having to WORK like the rest of US;-))
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To: Red Badger

HA! Good one!

I guess it IS time to get a batch of Bailey’s and a batch of Kahlua started for the holidays. Thanks for the reminder. :)


8 posted on 10/16/2025 6:31:29 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: FRiends

9 posted on 10/16/2025 6:33:07 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

If you have an Aldi’s nearby, they have a store-brand Irish Cream that’s pretty good and much cheaper than Bailey’s...............


10 posted on 10/16/2025 6:36:28 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

https://www.aldi.us/product/connellys-original-country-cream-750-ml-0000000000032492


11 posted on 10/16/2025 6:37:45 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

Thanks! I’ll actually be near an Aldi tomorrow while we’re running errands in a bigger Two-Horse Town, versus our One-Horse Town. ;)

Homemade is still cheaper, though:

https://www.spendwithpennies.com/copycat-baileys-irish-cream/


12 posted on 10/16/2025 6:50:29 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Red Badger

And I have the BEST liqueur of them all. Curacao Blue liqueur. Made from distilling the extract of the pressed skins of Valencia oranges grown ONLY in Curacao. And I will be mixing some of it up for Curacao Blue Margaritas for my Thanksgiving dinner. Also the BEST Margaritas in the world.


13 posted on 10/16/2025 7:02:46 AM PDT by PJ-Comix (Yes, I am the Toxic Troll Terminator)
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To: PJ-Comix

Wasting away again....................


14 posted on 10/16/2025 7:03:22 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: PJ-Comix
:)
15 posted on 10/16/2025 7:04:55 AM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: All

Salmon Baked in Lemon Butter Cream

Ing Salmon 2 tbl fresh l/juice 1 tbl ol/ oil minced gar/cl 2 tbl Dijon 5 skinless salmon fillets, s/p.

Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce ¼ c unsalted butter 1 ½ tbl minced garlic cloves ½ c heavy cream, 1-2 tbl fresh lemon juice, 1 tbl minced parsley ½ tsp black pepper lemon slices. limoncello for serving

Cook Mode--combine well lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic clove and Dijon; pour over salmon fillets in skillet, and rub in. S/p. Bake 425 deg 10-15 min. Saice: melt ¼ cup unsalted butter on low-medium heat. Add 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 30 sec. Pour in ½ cup heavy cream; bring to boil to thicken a little.

Offheat stir in l/juice. Add garnish; s/p. Pour sauce over baked salmon; allow to rest 5-10 min. Garnish with lemon slices, drizzle of limoncello. Serve.

16 posted on 10/16/2025 7:14:58 AM PDT by Liz (To make a conservative mad, lie to him. To make a leftist mad, tell him the truth.bvious)
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To: Red Badger

I’ve been in the process of making lemon verbena liqueur for weeks now. Almost ready for tasting!


17 posted on 10/16/2025 7:20:08 AM PDT by FamiliarFace (I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TPetty)
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To: Liz
Ms Magnum makes this often. Scrumdiddlyumptious!


18 posted on 10/16/2025 7:20:21 AM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: Red Badger
Herbal liqueur is among the oldest types of liqueurs, descending from medicinal recipes.
Yes, always for medicinal purposes, of course.
19 posted on 10/16/2025 7:24:01 AM PDT by citizen (A transgender male competing against women may be male, but he's no man.)
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To: Red Badger; Magnum44
There are copies out there but this is the ORIGINAL Curacao Blue liqueur and I still have two bottles left.


20 posted on 10/16/2025 7:41:24 AM PDT by PJ-Comix (Yes, I am the Toxic Troll Terminator)
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