liqueur

[ li-kuror, especially British, -kyoor; French lee-kœr ]

noun

1. any of a class of alcoholic liquors, usually strong, sweet, and highly flavored, as Chartreuse or curaçao, generally served after dinner; cordial.

liqueur

/ lɪˈkjʊə; likœr /

noun

1. 1. any of several highly flavoured sweetened spirits such as kirsch or cointreau, intended to be drunk after a meal
   2. ( as modifier )

      liqueur glass

2. a small hollow chocolate sweet containing liqueur

Word History and Origins

Origin of liqueur¹

From French, dating back to 1735–45; liquor

Word History and Origins

Origin of liqueur¹

C18: from French; see liquor

Example Sentences

The process of flambeing the liqueur eliminates the sharpness of the alcohol and leaves behind a nicely caramelized flavor, but you can omit this step entirely, if you so choose.

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It does require a “good, hard shake” of cooled espresso or cold brew concentrate with vodka and coffee liqueur to achieve its telltale cap of thick, creamy foam, Davy says, potentially frustrating as orders pile up.

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Stir in liqueur, vanilla, apples, and pecans until well combined.

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Once butter and sugar mixture begins to simmer and sugar is melted, remove from heat and add liqueur, vanilla, and cream.

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Served in a souvenir highball cup, the $23 dollar drink melds Grey Goose vodka with lemonade and a splash of Chambord raspberry liqueur and is garnished with a trio of melon balls meant to resemble tennis balls.

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Related Words

• alcoholic beverage
• brandy