DIY Blackberry Liqueur

Blackberry liqueur, also known as creme de mure, is a summer must! It has the brightness of berries and the richness of a sophisticated liqueur all rolled into one.

DIY Strawberry Liqueur

A sweet liqueur flavored with strawberries and tarragon.

DIY Cranberry Liqueur

When life gives you cranberries—which it always does this time of year—make cranberry liqueur. This bright red, tart liqueur can keep you in festive cocktails from Thanksgiving to Christmas and beyond.

DIY Cherry Liqueur

Fresh, sweet summer cherries transform into something deeper in this simple cherry liqueur.

DIY Pear Liqueur

A homemade pear liqueur made with brandy gives you the sweetness of a fruit liqueur and the dryness of brandy in one ingredient. This pear liqueur hits the "Do I DIY?" trifecta: easy, cheap, and better-tasting than the store-bought stuff.

DIY Peach Liqueur

This liqueur complements spirits, citrus, and sugar so well that I'm not sure why it isn't more common in cocktails.

DIY Ginger Liqueur

This homemade ginger liqueur tastes so elegant that people will not believe you made it yourself. It can compete with Domaine de Canton on flavor—for less than half the cost and only 30 minutes of work.

DIY Apricot Liqueur

A combination of tart fresh apricots and sweet dried apricots make for the tasty and complex apricot liqueur.

DIY Root Beer Liqueur

The woodsy, complex flavors of root beer are right at home in a liqueur. Use it in cocktails like you would an amaro or in sweet concoctions for a bold and unusual flavor.

Raspberry Limeade

A sweetened, non-alcoholic take on the Raspberry Lime Rickey, fresh raspberries are pureed with lime juice and just the right amount of sugar. Serve ice cold, with a splash of gin or vodka if you'd like.