Nearby, the Lebanese, the Israelis and the Poles pushed a variety of fruit liqueurs.
Spiking with a bit of fruit liqueur, rum or brandy will also perk up the fruit plate.
The drinks list is surprisingly lengthy, jumping between wines, organic ciders, beers and fruit liqueurs.
Pisang Ambon is a banana and tropical fruit flavored liqueur.
Pazo, a Midtown restaurant, serves a sangria with French fruit liqueurs.
Chutneys and pickles have at least a year's shelf life, fruit liqueurs and fruits in alcohol up to two years.
Summer sorbets and sparkling wines, with autumnal fruit liqueurs - they couldn't be more apt now, as one season gently segues into another.
The German government had a law stipulating that products sold as fruit liqueur had to contain at least 25% alcohol by volume.
The range initially has been broadened with six different fruit liqueurs produced alike, but mellowed with honey.
Start with a glass of Austrian wine then move on to Viennese schnapps or fruit liqueurs.