In short, it depends.
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Freezer door cocktails are one of our favorite party tricks, especially when hosting a crowd.
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But should you be storing alcohol in the freezer outside of those occasions?
Should You Store Alcohol in the Freezer?
But is that really a good idea?
Clear spirits will have probably the least effect, he says.
That said, Gioia doesnt recommend storing most base spirits in the freezer long-term.
Depending on a lot of spirits, just me personally, I would say no overall, he says.
Youll get more of the flavor profile, where the cold might mute some of that.
There are absolutely reasons to do it.
In general, though, avoid storing your booze in the freezer beyond that range.
UV light in particular can break down compounds in the liquor, Gioia says.
Sometimes itll lighten colors and sometimes it’ll lose flavor.
Dark, cool environments is where I would recommend storing most things.
The same is true for certain types of amaroan Italian herbal liqueurknown as vino amaro.
As the name implies, these amari, such as Pasubio, are made from wine.
Liqueurs, vermouth, and amari are kind of the three big categories, Gioia says.
Its peak flavor profile will remain longer in refrigeration.
Surprisingly more than you would think should go into refrigeration, he says.
