Lemon liqueur proof neutral spirits to extract from it the lemon oil (an essential oil). The extraction is then diluted with simple syrup. Different varieties of lemon are used to produce different flavors. The variety of lemon used is usually dictated by region. Various alcohols can be used to give distinct flavors. A higher proof alcohol maximizes extraction of the lemon flavor, whereas darker alcohols add complexity of flavor. Many commercial brands of lemon liqueur are produced in Italy, in several styles (see Italian liqueur). In Italy, especially in Campania, lemon liqueur is consumed as a chaser ("ammazzacaffè") to coffee. Lemon liqueur
St-Germain (liqueur) Robert Cooper agreed to work with Bacardi as a "brand guardian" and spokesperson. Robert Cooper died in 2016 at the age of 39. St-Germain (liqueur) St-Germain is an elderflower liqueur. It was originally created in 2007 and the brand is currently owned by Bacardi. Praised by "The New York Times" as having "almost single-handedly invigorated the moribund liqueur category", the spirit won the Grand Gold Medal at the Monde Selection in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 and the "Chairman's Award" in the Liqueur category at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2010. St-Germain was created by distiller Robert Cooper and launched in