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liqueur Definition

li·queur (li kʉr′, -ko̵or′, -kyo̵or′)

noun

any of certain strong, sweet, syrupy alcoholic liquors, variously flavored

Etymology: Fr

liqueur Synonyms

liqueur

n.

cordial, brandy, after-dinner drink; see cocktail, drink 2.

liqueur Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • flavor: Variation: the sauce can be flavored with a couple of tablespoons of rum, brandy, orange or coffee flavored liqueur.
  • add: Remove from the heat and add the raspberry liqueur.
  • produce: Benedictine is a popular, ancient liqueur still produced by monks.
  • make: There are the island made Greek liqueurs at Kumquat On the road to Corfu Town.

Adjective modifier

  • 2cl: Dragon Fly 5cl vodka 2cl melon liqueur 1cl fresh lime juice 2cl apple juice Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
  • 3cl: Irish Charlie 3cl Irish cream liqueur 3cl white crème de menthe Pour both ingredients into a shaker with ice.
  • 1.5cl: Madagascar Sour 5cl white rum 1.5cl vanilla liqueur 1.5cl vanilla sugar syrup 2cl fresh lime juice Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
  • cherry: Morello cherries are used for making Kirsch - a clear cherry liqueur, incorporated in cocktails and desserts.
  • strawberry: Vodka: Got used in the production of a strawberry liqueur that had a resultant half-life of about 25 minutes.
  • orange: Regular £ 4.25 Mai Tai A tall, fruity mix with Havana Club rum, orange liqueur, lime & pineapple juices.

Modifies a noun

  • chocolate: If liqueur chocolates are included on the website, the minimum age requirement is for purchasing is 16.
  • coffee: You might also be tempted by our selection of liqueur coffees.
  • gift: Our unique christmas liqueur gifts make ideal xmas gift giving ideas.
  • glass: This shows Howard drinking from a liqueur glass which she holds throughout the dance.

Noun used with modifier

  • maraschino: California Palace Here's a deliciously dry cocktail with a hint of cherry from the maraschino liqueur.
  • raspberry: Remove from the heat and add the raspberry liqueur.
  • melon: Regular £ 4.95 Key West Cooler A sweet mix of vodka, peach schnapps, Malibu and melon liqueur with orange & cranberry juices.
  • blackberry: For something a little more serious, it's all about Bond in Moscow - champagne, vodka and blackberry liqueur.
  • banana: In fact, banana liqueur is worth keeping in the larder to add aroma and extra taste to puddings.