Smooth & Balanced Homemade Liqueurs
Create smooth homemade liqueurs with balanced sweetness, light body and the rounded mouthfeel expected from a quality commercial liqueur.
Still Spirits Liqueur Base A is specially formulated for use with selected Still Spirits liqueur flavourings. It provides the sweetness and texture, while your chosen flavouring creates the finished liqueur’s distinctive taste and aroma.
Each 220g packet makes approximately 1.125 litres of finished liqueur when combined with a compatible flavouring, neutral spirit or vodka and water.
Why You'll Love It
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Adds balanced sweetness to homemade liqueurs
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Creates a smooth and rounded mouthfeel
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Produces the least-sweet result of Bases A, B and C
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Designed for selected Still Spirits liqueur flavourings
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Quick and easy to prepare
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No cooking required
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Helps provide consistent results
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Makes approximately 1.125 litres
What Does Liqueur Base A Do?
Still Spirits Liqueur Base A provides the sweetness, body and texture needed to turn neutral spirit and flavouring into a finished liqueur.
The base does not provide the main liqueur flavour. It works alongside a compatible Still Spirits flavouring to create a smooth, lightly sweetened liqueur with balanced mouthfeel.
What's Included?
Each packet contains:
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220g Still Spirits Liqueur Base A
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Enough base to make approximately 1.125 litres of finished liqueur
Liqueur flavouring, neutral spirit or vodka and mixing equipment are sold separately.
How to Use
Add the quantity of neutral spirit or vodka specified on your chosen liqueur flavouring bottle to a large mixing jug.
Slowly add the entire packet of Liqueur Base A while stirring continuously with a whisk. Add the compatible liqueur flavouring, then top up with water to a total volume of 1.125 litres.
Mix thoroughly until the base is completely dissolved.
Always follow the directions printed on the individual flavouring bottle, as the required amount of neutral spirit varies between liqueur styles.
How Much Liqueur Does One Packet Make?
One 220g packet makes approximately 1.125 litres of finished liqueur when prepared according to the directions.
Does Liqueur Base A Contain Flavouring?
No. Liqueur Base A provides sweetness, body and texture but does not supply the main liqueur flavour.
You will also need a compatible Still Spirits liqueur flavouring and the required quantity of neutral spirit or vodka.
Which Flavourings Use Liqueur Base A?
Liqueur Base A is used with selected Still Spirits flavourings, including styles such as:
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Black Sambuca
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Blue Curaçao
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Cherry Brandy
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Coffee Maria
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Crème de Menthe
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Hazelnut
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Herbal Liqueur
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Orange Brandy
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Red Sambuca
Always check the directions on the individual flavouring bottle before selecting a base. Other liqueur flavourings may require Liqueur Base B, Liqueur Base C, Schnapps Base or Cream Liqueur Base.
What Is the Difference Between Base A, Base B and Base C?
Bases A, B and C contain the same general formulation but different quantities are used to create different levels of sweetness and body.
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Base A: the least sweet option with a lighter body
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Base B: a sweeter and fuller-bodied option
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Base C: the sweetest and richest option
Because all three make the same finished volume, Base A generally produces a higher final alcohol percentage than Base B or Base C when prepared with the specified quantity of neutral spirit.
Always use the base recommended on the individual flavouring bottle.
Can I Use Ordinary Sugar Instead?
Ordinary sugar will add sweetness, but it may not provide the same smoothness, thickness or mouthfeel as a purpose-made liqueur base.
Still Spirits Liqueur Base A contains maltodextrin and a thickening ingredient to help create a more rounded and consistent liqueur-style texture.
Does Liqueur Base A Contain Alcohol?
No. Liqueur Base A is a powdered mixing base and does not contain alcohol.
Neutral spirit or vodka must be added separately according to the directions on your chosen flavouring bottle.
Can the Finished Liqueur Be Drunk Immediately?
Yes. Most liqueurs can be enjoyed after mixing, although allowing the finished drink to rest for several hours gives the sweetness, flavouring and alcohol time to combine.
Mix or shake the liqueur again before serving if necessary.
Ingredients
Sugar, maltodextrin derived from corn, acidity regulator (E331) and thickener (E466).
Always refer to the packet for the most current ingredient and allergen information.
Why Buy from Border Brewing Supplies?
Border Brewing Supplies stocks Still Spirits liqueur bases, flavourings and spirit-making supplies for home distillers throughout Tweed Heads, the Gold Coast, Northern Rivers, Brisbane and the wider Queensland–New South Wales border region.
Shop online for Australia-wide delivery or select Click & Collect from our Tweed Heads South home brew shop.
Recommended Products
To complete your homemade liqueur, consider adding:
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Compatible Still Spirits liqueur flavouring
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Filtered neutral spirit or vodka
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Spirit measuring cylinder
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Mixing jug
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Mixing whisk
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Glass spirit bottles
