Calisaya (liqueur) Calisaya (liqueur) Calisaya (liqueur) is a herbal liqueur produced by infusing cinchona calisaya, and other barks, roots and flowers in grain neutral spirit and seville orange extract. It is a contemporary revision of the classic Italian amaro. It is handcrafted in small numbered batches by Elixir, Inc., a craft distillery in Eugene, Oregon, which was founded by the Italian brothers Andrea and Mario Loreto. It can be drunk as both an Apéritif and digestif or used as a bitter ingredient in cocktails. Cinchona based liqueurs are very popular in Italy under the generic name of China (pronounced Kee-nah), the Italian
Maple liqueur taste. The process of making maple liqueur is simple. Equal parts rye whiskey and maple syrup are combined in a sealable mason jar, mixed thoroughly and then left to sit in the refrigerator for at least two weeks. Other spices and ingredients can be added to give different flavors to the liqueur, such as glycerin, honey, or brown sugar. As is with standard aging processes, generally, the longer the liqueur is left to age, the better the final product. After this, the liqueur is ready to be consumed. As mentioned previously, commercially produced maple liqueurs are not very common due