New Badge: Liqueur Day (2026)

Graphic courtesy of Derek Campos, Senior Graphic Designer, Next Glass From the Latin word liquifacere , which translates to “to liquefy,” liqueur is any alcoholic beverage that combines a distilled spirit—such as whiskey or rum—with a flavored ingredient, ranging from fruits and nuts to cream and even flowers and herbs. The addition of sugar uniquely defines liqueurs. The tradition dates back to 13th-century Italian monks, who often created distilled medicinal remedies to treat the sick and added that crucial saccharine component to make them easier to drink (a spoonful of sugar, anyone?).