Pacharan Liqueur Cocktails

Pacharán is a traditional liqueur from the Navarre region of northern Spain. It is made by macerating sloe berries in an anise-flavored spirit, typically anisette or anis, along with additional herbs and spices such as cinnamon, coffee, and vanilla. The sloe berries used to make pacharán are small, purple fruits that grow on the blackthorn shrub, and they are harvested in late summer or early fall when they are fully ripe.

After the sloe berries and other ingredients are macerated together for several months, the resulting liquid is filtered and then bottled. Pacharán typically has an alcohol content of around 25-30% ABV and a deep, reddish-purple color. It has a sweet, fruity flavor with notes of anise, cinnamon, and vanilla, and is often served as a digestif after a meal. Pacharán is a popular drink in Navarre and other regions of Spain, and is often enjoyed with tapas or other small plates of food.

12 Pacharan Liqueur Cocktails Recipes

1. Basque Sour: Combine 2 oz Pacharan Liqueur, 1 oz lemon juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, and 1 egg white in a shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
2. Pacharán Fizz: In a shaker, combine 2 oz Pacharan Liqueur, 1 oz lime juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, and a dash of orange bitters. Add ice and shake. Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with soda water. Garnish with a lime wedge.
3. Navarrese Swizzle: Muddle 1/2 oz lime juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, and a sprig of fresh mint in a glass. Add crushed ice and 1 1/2 oz Pacharan Liqueur. Stir until chilled and top with more crushed ice. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
4. San Sebastián Sunset: Combine 1 oz Pacharan Liqueur, 1 oz tequila, 1/2 oz lime juice, and 1/2 oz orange juice in a shaker. Add ice and shake. Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with grapefruit soda. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit.
5. Rioja Rose: In a shaker, combine 2 oz Pacharan Liqueur, 1 oz gin, 1/2 oz lime juice, and 1/2 oz raspberry syrup. Add ice and shake. Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with sparkling rosé. Garnish with a raspberry.
6. Pacharán Negroni: Combine 1 oz Pacharan Liqueur, 1 oz gin, and 1 oz sweet vermouth in a glass. Add ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a glass and garnish with an orange twist.
7. The Navarrese Old Fashioned: Muddle 1 sugar cube, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, and a splash of water in a glass. Add ice and 2 oz Pacharan Liqueur. Stir until chilled and garnish with an orange twist.
8. Pacharán Spritz: In a glass filled with ice, combine 2 oz Pacharan Liqueur, 2 oz Prosecco, and a splash of soda water. Stir gently and garnish with an orange slice.
9. The Pacharán Martini: In a shaker, combine 2 oz Pacharan Liqueur and 2 oz gin. Add ice and shake. Strain into a glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
10. Pacharán Paloma: In a glass filled with ice, combine 2 oz Pacharan Liqueur, 1 oz grapefruit juice, and 1/2 oz lime juice. Stir gently and top with grapefruit soda. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
11. The Pamplona Punch: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups Pacharan Liqueur, 1 cup dark rum, 1 cup pineapple juice, 1/2 cup lime juice, and 1/4 cup grenadine syrup. Stir well and add ice. Garnish with pineapple wedges and cherries.
12. Pacharán Collins: In a shaker, combine 2 oz Pacharan Liqueur, 1 oz lemon juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup. Add ice and shake.

3 New Unique Cocktail Recipes

1. Pacha-Rosemary Sour

• 2 oz Pacharan Liqueur
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz rosemary-infused simple syrup
• 1 egg white
• Fresh rosemary sprig, for garnish

Combine Pacharan Liqueur, lemon juice, rosemary-infused simple syrup, and egg white in a shaker. Dry shake for 10-15 seconds, then add ice and shake again. Strain into a glass and garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig.

2. Spanish Sunrise

• 2 oz Pacharan Liqueur
• 1 oz orange juice
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• 1/2 oz honey syrup
• Dash of Angostura bitters
• Orange slice, for garnish

Combine Pacharan Liqueur, orange juice, lime juice, honey syrup, and bitters in a shaker. Add ice and shake well. Strain into a glass filled with ice and garnish with an orange slice.

3. Pacharan-Ginger Smash

• 2 oz Pacharan Liqueur
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz ginger syrup
• 4-5 fresh mint leaves
• Club soda
• Mint sprig, for garnish

Muddle fresh mint leaves in the bottom of a glass. Add Pacharan Liqueur, lime juice, and ginger syrup. Fill the glass with crushed ice and top with club soda. Stir gently and garnish with a mint sprig.