The secret weapons of great cocktails — and plenty good on their own. Buy liqueurs online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA, from coffee and cream to orange and herbal, all available to order online.
Shop by style: Amaro & Bitters | Aperitif | Cream Liqueurs | Fruit & Floral | Coffee & Chocolate | Orange & Triple Sec | Herbal & Anise | Amaretto & Nut | Citrus & Limoncello | Schnapps | Absinthe | Related collections: Vodka | Gin
Liqueurs are sweetened spirits — a base of brandy, rum, vodka, or neutral spirit infused with fruit, herbs, coffee, cream, or nuts, then sweetened. The categories cover the whole bar: coffee liqueurs for espresso martinis and White Russians, cream liqueurs for sipping over ice, orange liqueurs (triple sec, curacao) as the backbone of the margarita and cosmopolitan, herbal and amaro styles for depth and bitterness, and fruit and nut liqueurs for everything from spritzes to dessert drinks.
When you shop liqueurs online, a few bottles do most of the work: an orange liqueur and a coffee liqueur unlock dozens of classic cocktails, while a quality amaro adds grown-up complexity to simple pours. Check the ABV — liqueurs range from light and sippable to full-strength — and look for real ingredients over artificial flavor. Our shelves carry the bottles bars actually use — Baileys, Kahlua, Grand Marnier, Cointreau — plus craft finds for the curious.
Every liqueur here is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, shipping from San Diego, CA. Build the cocktail, spike the coffee, or just pour something delicious over ice.
Liqueur FAQs
What is the difference between liqueur and liquor?
Liquor is the broad category of distilled spirits (vodka, whiskey, rum). Liqueurs are sweetened, flavored spirits — a subcategory of liquor with added sugar and flavorings.
Do liqueurs expire after opening?
Most liqueurs last years once opened if stored in a cool, dark place. Cream liqueurs are the exception — refrigerate after opening and use within about 6 months.
What is the best liqueur for an espresso martini?
A quality coffee liqueur paired with fresh espresso and vodka. The coffee liqueur provides the sweetness and coffee depth the cocktail is built on.
How should I store cream liqueurs?
Refrigerate after opening and keep them cool. Unlike most spirits, cream liqueurs are perishable — check the bottle for the producer's guidance.