Buy Liqueurs Online in NZ

You'll find household names like Baileys, Cointreau, Galliano and Jagermeister, plus the wide De Kuyper range for cocktails and Dolin vermouth from France. Local New Zealand liqueurs sit alongside bottles from the Netherlands, Italy, Ireland and the USA.

Types of Liqueurs

  • Cream Liqueurs: spirit blended with dairy cream, such as Irish cream, served over ice or in coffee.
  • Coffee Liqueurs: rich roasted coffee flavour, key to an Espresso Martini or White Russian.
  • Fruit Liqueur: orange triple sec, limoncello and berry flavours.
  • Herb Liqueurs: bittersweet blends of herbs, roots and spices, often served ice-cold after dinner.
  • Whisky Liqueurs: whisky or whiskey sweetened with honey, cinnamon or other flavours.

For pre-dinner drinks, see Vermouth & Aperitifs.

How to Choose Liqueurs

Start with what you plan to make. Bartenders reach for an orange liqueur like De Kuyper Triple Sec for Margaritas and Cosmopolitans, and a dry vermouth such as Dolin Dry Vermouth for a Martini. For sipping, cream and nut liqueurs suit dessert, while herbal liqueurs such as Jagermeister are traditionally served ice-cold.

Liqueurs FAQs

What is the difference between a liqueur and a liquor?

A liquor is any distilled spirit, such as vodka, gin or whisky, while a liqueur is a spirit that has been sweetened and flavoured. Liqueurs contain added sugar and are often lower in alcohol, which is why they are mostly used in cocktails or sipped in small measures.

Do liqueurs need to be refrigerated after opening?

Most liqueurs keep well at room temperature in a cool, dark cupboard, because their sugar and alcohol preserve them. Cream liqueurs should be kept cool and used within the time shown on the label. Vermouth is wine-based, so refrigerate it after opening and finish it within a few weeks.

What is triple sec?

Triple sec is a clear, orange-flavoured liqueur made with sweet and bitter orange peel. It is a core ingredient in the Margarita, Cosmopolitan and Sidecar. Cointreau is a well-known premium example, while De Kuyper Triple Sec is a common bar staple for everyday cocktails.

Is vermouth a liqueur?

No, vermouth is an aromatised, fortified wine rather than a liqueur. It starts with wine, has spirit added and is flavoured with herbs, roots and spices such as wormwood. It comes in dry, blanc and sweet styles and is essential to the Martini, Manhattan and Negroni.