Comments on: Tuaca Italian Liqueur and the Livorno Cocktail

By: MxMo XLV: Tea — Firenze | Two At The Most

MxMo XLV: Tea — Firenze | Two At The Most — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:27:16 +0000

[...] the only alcohol coming from Tuaca, which is 70 proof (35% ABV), this is a pretty light take on a classic toddy. It’s very [...]

By: Cynthia Closkey

Cynthia Closkey — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:05:07 +0000

Honestly, it has been a while since I made one. I welcome the opportunity to revisit it though. Will report back.

By: stevi

stevi — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:07:16 +0000

I’m planning on using the Tuaca in places of simple syrup in an old fashioned (I do prefer mine with Bourbon; if I’m using rye I’ll go for a sazerac!) and seeing if a good balance can be found there. What bourbons work best here?

By: Cynthia Closkey

Cynthia Closkey — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:04:20 +0000

I like Tuaca quite a bit. A cheesy little cocktail book I have suggests mixing it with bourbon (about 2:1 bourbon to Tuaca I think) to make an Urban Bourbon. Depending on the bourbon, this can be yummy.