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A liqueur | A '''liqueur''' is an alcoholic drink composed of spirits (often rectified spirit) and additional flavorings such as sugar, fruits, herbs, and spices. Often served with or after dessert, they are typically heavily sweetened and un-aged, beyond a resting period during production, when necessary, for their flavors to mingle. | ||
Liqueurs are historical descendants of herbal medicines. They were made in France as early as the 13th century, often prepared by monks (for example, Chartreuse). Today they are produced all over the world, commonly served neat, over ice, with coffee, in cocktails, and used in cooking. | Liqueurs are historical descendants of herbal medicines. They were made in France as early as the 13th century, often prepared by monks (for example, Chartreuse). Today they are produced all over the world, commonly served neat, over ice, with coffee, in cocktails, and used in cooking. | ||
In the United States, where spirits are often called "liquor", there is often confusion discerning between liqueurs and liquors, due to the many different types of flavored spirits that are available today (e.g., flavored vodka). Liqueurs generally contain a lower alcohol content (15–30% ABV) than spirits | '''Legal definitions''' | ||
In the United States, where spirits are often called "'''[[liquor]]'''", there is often confusion discerning between liqueurs and liquors, due to the many different types of flavored spirits that are available today (e.g., flavored vodka). Liqueurs generally contain a lower alcohol content (15–30% ABV) than spirits and have a sweetener mixed, while some can have an ABV as high as 55%. | |||
src: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liqueur | src: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liqueur | ||
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=== English === | === English === | ||
* liqueur-filled candies | * liqueur-filled candies, liqueur-filled sweets | ||
* | * liqueur candies, liqueur sweets | ||
* liqueur-filled chocolates | |||
=== Usage examples === | === Usage examples === | ||
* | *“Each 12 piece box contains a variety of delicious liqueur-filled chocolates, perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself.” | ||
*“Maybe now I know why there aren't as many chocolate liqueur candies around anymore.” | |||
=== External links === | === External links === | ||
Latest revision as of 12:50, 23 January 2025
A liqueur is an alcoholic drink composed of spirits (often rectified spirit) and additional flavorings such as sugar, fruits, herbs, and spices. Often served with or after dessert, they are typically heavily sweetened and un-aged, beyond a resting period during production, when necessary, for their flavors to mingle. Liqueurs are historical descendants of herbal medicines. They were made in France as early as the 13th century, often prepared by monks (for example, Chartreuse). Today they are produced all over the world, commonly served neat, over ice, with coffee, in cocktails, and used in cooking. Legal definitions In the United States, where spirits are often called "liquor", there is often confusion discerning between liqueurs and liquors, due to the many different types of flavored spirits that are available today (e.g., flavored vodka). Liqueurs generally contain a lower alcohol content (15–30% ABV) than spirits and have a sweetener mixed, while some can have an ABV as high as 55%. src: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liqueur
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- likeursnoepjes
English
- liqueur-filled candies, liqueur-filled sweets
- liqueur candies, liqueur sweets
- liqueur-filled chocolates
Usage examples
- “Each 12 piece box contains a variety of delicious liqueur-filled chocolates, perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself.”
- “Maybe now I know why there aren't as many chocolate liqueur candies around anymore.”