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The Big O Ginger Liqueur

The Big O! The name says it all: pleasure and satisfaction. It truly is artisan-made by people who ap Then we met Tom.

The idea of creating an after-dinner cordial started when we tasted home-made limoncello for the first time. “Why don't we come up with something that we can make?” was our thinking. We decided to try making a liqueur with our favorite spice – ginger. After experimenting with some of our other favorite flavors, we came up with a smooth ginger liqueur. It wasn't long before family and friends were

asking for it when they came to the house. We began to make bigger and bigger batches to keep up with the demand. Over dinner, we introduced him to The Big O™. “You've got to take this to market,” he said after he tasted it. We were flattered but didn't give it serious consideration until Tom called with information on how to get started. He was serious – and since Bill had recently been laid off, we became serious, too. From the small batches crafted in our kitchen, we worked to perfect the recipe for a 100-gallon batch. Although we didn't plan it that way, we made our first large batch on the Supermoon of 2011. We think you'll agree The Big O™ is smooth, versatile, and delicious.

04/16/2026

We’re getting geared up for Jamie and Bill’s BIG O TIKI PARTY! Join us Sunday, April 26th (4-10) (2800 Indiana Ave.) for great fun and great cocktails! This is Bill’s 70th, so let’s rock the celebration!

04/15/2026

ARE YOU READY TO TIKI? SO ARE WE! Join us Sunday, April 26 (4 -9 p.m.) for the best Tiki Party of the Year!

03/18/2026

Bright, zesty, and beautifully balanced — this Mezcal Ginger Sour is a fresh take on a classic sour. 🍋🍸

brings a smooth agave backbone with a gentle touch of mezcal character, while adds vibrant citrus and ginger notes that brighten every sip. Finished with foamer for that silky, cloud-like texture on top.

A refreshing sour that’s elegant, flavorful, and perfect for any cocktail moment.

Recipe:
• 1.5 oz
• 0.75 oz
• 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
• 0.25 oz Foamer

Smooth foam, bright citrus, and a gentle mezcal character make this sour a standout. ✨

03/02/2026

Love in every sip ❤️🌹

This heart-shaped beauty is layered, lush, and just the right balance of spice, bitter, and berry. Built around the warmth of , rounded out with the depth of Always Amaro, lifted by the clean snap of vodka, and brightened with raspberry hibiscus + strawberry juice.

It’s giving Valentine’s energy… but honestly, we’d drink this all year.

❤️ The “Curiously in Love” ❤️

Ingredients:
1 oz
1 oz vodka
0.75 oz Always Amaro
0.75 oz raspberry hibiscus
3 oz strawberry juice
0.5 oz fresh lemon juice

Garnish with a fresh rose.

Spicy ginger. Herbal bitterness. Floral berry sweetness. Silky strawberry finish.

Curiously delicious. Always unforgettable.

01/22/2026

A winter twist on a timeless classic ❄️✨
Meet the Blackberry Mint Moscow Mule — a bold fusion of spice, citrus, and berry magic.

Crafted with:
🍇 ¾ oz
🍸 1½ oz Vodka Sur Glace
🌿 ½ oz Blackberry Mint
🍋 ½ oz fresh lime juice
🫧 Top with ginger beer
🌱 Garnish with mint, lime slices & cranberries

Zesty, refreshing, and just the right amount of festive , this mule’s ready for the holiday season. 🍹✨

01/19/2026

This cocktail was crafted by , showcasing their unique approach to flavor and balance, and built around the bold, beautifully layered character of . Every sip highlights how thoughtful ingredients and inspired technique can turn a great liqueur into something truly memorable.

12/29/2025

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Christmas Eve calls for something cozy... in a glass. ✨

Meet ⭐️ All Is Pear & Bright ⭐️. She’s got bourbon, Big O Ginger Liqueur, pear, lemon, and maple warming you up from the inside (the weather’s got the outside handled 🙄) while you wrap gifts or just hide from the chaos for a minute.

It’s gingery, pear-forward, lightly spiced and just sweet enough. Basically my kind of holiday cheer 🎄. Recipe below if you need a little something to sip while the holidays... holiday. 🥂

⭐️🍐⭐️🍐⭐️🍐⭐️🍐⭐️🍐

ALL IS PEAR & BRIGHT

INGREDIENTS
2oz Bourbon
1/2oz Big O Ginger Liqueur
3/4oz Pear Nectar
1/2oz Lemon Juice
1/3oz Maple Syrup
Thyme, dehydrated pear & star anise, for garnish

HOW TO
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a festive glass over fresh ice, garnish, and sip while everything around you gets just a little bit softer at the edges.

⭐️🍐⭐️🍐⭐️🍐⭐️🍐⭐️🍐

12/26/2025

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Irish Penicillin (approx. 235 calories)

When I received a new bottle of Ginger Liquer from I wanted to do something Penicillin-adjacent with it. I love Penicillins but rarely make them because I’m too busy to make honey-ginger syrup. I didn’t want the traditional Scotch base to overpower the ginger liqueur, so I used a lightly peated Irish whiskey instead. It took some experimentation with ratios, but this spec really lets the ginger shine.

IRISH PENICILLIN

2 oz. Irish whiskey
1 oz. Ginger Liqueur
1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
1/4 oz. Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5yo peated whisky

Shake first three ingredients with ice, then double-strain into festive rocks glass over clear ice (by ). Float peated whisky on top. Garnish with candied ginger by .spices.

If I don’t get around to posting again before Christmas, I wish you all a delightful holiday!

12/24/2025

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Cherry Ginger Margarita

The holidays call for warmth, spice, and a pop of color. This cocktail delivers all of that! Let’s talk about Big O Liqueur! Its ginger flavor adds a fresh and nuanced spiciness that really makes this cocktail so unique. Thank you

Muddle:

5 pitted Cherries
1/4-1/2 oz Agave
1 oz Lime Juice

Add ice

1 3/4 oz Tequila Blanco
1/2 oz Ginger
1/4 oz Orange Liqueur

Shake, shake, shake! Strain and garnish with a stick of Rosemary.

12/23/2025

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Do you like Mojitos?🙌 The drink is perfect for summertime and hanging out at the beach, but I’ve got a mojito that you can enjoy during these cold winter months!🏝️❄️

The Winter Mojito is a tasty winterized version of the minty rum cocktail! There’s dark rum and cinnamon that give some warming notes that go perfectly with the spicy ginger flavor!

ginger liqueur gives a warm fresh ginger and citrus flavor to the drink making it perfect for these colder months. They use fresh hand-cut ginger in their liqueur giving it a little extra snap!🫚🔥
So warm yourself by the fire and be sure to enjoy this wintery rum and ginger sipper!🥃❄️🔥

Barware is

Winter Mojito❄️🥃🫚
6-8 Mint Leaves
1/2oz Cinnamon Syrup
3/4oz Lime Juice
1oz Ginger Liqueur
2oz Dark Rum
2oz Ginger Ale

In a shaker, add mint, cinnamon syrup, and lime juice and lightly muddle. Then add your ginger liqueur and dark rum with ice. Shake until chilled and fine strain into glass with fresh ice. Top with ginger ale and garnish with mint and fresh ginger. Enjoy!!

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Maplewood, MO

Website

http://drinkthebigo.com/

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