Word
liqueur
US/ɫɪˈkɝ/
UK/lɪkjˈɔː/
Definition
n. a sweet alcoholic drink that is usually served after a meal. It is often made by mixing alcohol with fruit, herbs, or spices.
n. an alcoholic beverage with a high sugar content, typically served as a digestif. Often produced by infusing neutral spirits with various botanicals or fruits.
Examples
“He ordered a glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.”
“The bartender added a splash of orange liqueur to the cocktail to give it a sweet, citrusy finish.”
“While some traditional recipes call for brandy as a base, modern liqueur production often utilizes high-proof grain alcohol to ensure a consistent flavor profile across different batches.”
Examples
simple
“He ordered a glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.”
contextual
“The bartender added a splash of orange liqueur to the cocktail to give it a sweet, citrusy finish.”
complex
“While some traditional recipes call for brandy as a base, modern liqueur production often utilizes high-proof grain alcohol to ensure a consistent flavor profile across different batches.”
Real-World Examples
“The drink’s sibling, Kir, mixes blackcurrant liqueur with an inexpensive white wine made from Burgundy’s aligoté grape.” Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from French liqueur. Doublet of liquor.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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