A liqueur is a sweet alcoholic drink where fruits, herbs, spices or nuts are the primary ingredients. It's different from liquor, which is most likely never sweet, but some varieties with flavorings may have sweeter notes. Drink liqueurs straight up or make them the base for cocktails. If you're trying to up your bar cart game, liqueurs are a must.

As the name suggests, fruit liqueurs are alcoholic drinks that feature the bold flavor of several different fruits, including bananas, cherries, apples, pineapple, peach and more. The flavor of the fruit dictates the taste of these drinks. For example, a green apple-flavored liqueur embodies the crisp, bright and slightly tart notes of green apples with sweet hints of apple and pear. Most fruit liqueurs, irrespective of their flavor, taste best in cocktails.

Orange liqueur is a popular variety that's a sweetened alcoholic beverage with orange flavoring. It often features vodka, rum or grape brandy as its base ingredient. There are several brands of this drink available and many countries of the world produce their signature variety of this famed fruit liqueur. They have a strong taste of orange with a sweet flavor and a drier mouthfeel. Orange liqueurs taste best when mixed into cocktails and shooters. A brandy-based orange liqueur, however, is an exception and tastes good when served on the rocks with light soda.

A well-stocked home bar needs delicious and refreshing fruit liqueurs, which you can use to whip up cocktails that your guests are sure to enjoy. Get your favorite variety today by shopping Drizly or see if we've made it to your city. Click these handy links to search for Drizly in your city, and look for liquor stores on Drizly near you.