When it comes to spirits that begin with L and M, there’s no shortage of exciting bottles to explore.
From timeless classics that belong in every home bar to unique finds that spark curiosity, these letters offers a wide range of flavors and styles. Whether you’re stocking up on crowd-pleasers like London Dry Gin or Mezcal, or seeking out something more niche such as Mandarine Napoléon or Maraschino liqueur, there’s plenty to discover.
The beauty of this selection is the mix of familiarity and intrigue—well-known spirits that make cocktail crafting easy, and rare gems that can become the centerpiece of conversation when entertaining.
By curating a few essentials alongside one or two lesser-known bottles, you’ll not only expand your palate but also impress guests with your knowledge of the diverse world of L and M spirits.
L’s Spirits
Lillet (BN)
A French dry white vermouth; there is also a sweeter variety.
Lowland malt
A pure malt whisky distilled in the south of Scotland.
M’s Spirits
Maderia
a fortified wine produced in the island of that name. There are four types: Bual and Malmsey, fruity and sweet dessert wines, Verdelho and Sercial, lighter and drier aperitifs.
Malibu (BN)
A liqueur based on rum and coconut.
Malt whiskey
Is a Scotch whisky made exclusively from fermented malted barley. A single malt comes from one distilling and a vatted malt is a blend of single malts.
Mandarine
Is a liqueur made with tangerine peel and cognac; it is best known under various brand names: Cartron, Mandarin, Mandarine Imperiale, Mandarine Pages, Monin.
Maraschino
Is an Italian cherry liqueur much used in cocktails, made from small acid cherries grown in the Trieste region.BN Casoni, Drioli, Luxardo. Try the Chancellor for a cocktail with Maraschino included.
Marc
Is the French name for a brandy distilled from the by-products of winemaking (40d)
Marie Brizard
Is a French producer of Anisette, Apry and other liqueurs.
Marsala
Is a Sicilian fortified wine.
Martini & Rossi (BN)
Are producers of Italian vermouth-red (rosso), sweet white (bianco) and dry white (secco).
Menthe, crème de
Is a sweet liqueur flavoured with mint available in a green or white version (25d) BN Bols, Cartron, Cusenier, Peppermint, Pippermint etc.
Mescal
Is a Mexican spirit distilled from the fruit of the agave (40d). it is sometimes sold with an agave worm in the bottle. Cortes is supposed to have called it the nectar of the Aztec gods. Tequila can be used as a substitute.
Midori (BN)
Is a Japanese sweet green liqueur tasting of melon.
Mirabelle
Is a very sweet small yellow plum fruit from which an excellent fruity brandy is distilled.
Mistelle
Is a mixture of brandy and fresh grape juice: examples are Pineau from Charentes, Ratafia from Champange and Floc from Gascony.
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