liqueur
noun
li·queur
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Definition of liqueur
: a usually sweetened alcoholic liquor (such as brandy) flavored with fruit, spices, nuts, herbs, or seeds
Examples of liqueur in a Sentence
a bottle of orange liqueur
Recent Examples on the Web
The lavender syrup and brandy-like liqueur impart just the right level of sweetness and subtle flavor notes. — Dallas News, "HG Sply's buzzy new drink is delicious, and supports local beekeepers," 14 Aug. 2019 The house special is a $19 margarita made with Patrón Silver tequila and a miniature 50 ml bottle of Grand Marnier orange liqueur upended in the glass. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Cicciotti’s founder tests out Mexican cuisine in Rancho Santa Fe," 2 May 2019 All sorts of different fortified wines, liqueurs, and alcohols, including Aperol, fall into the aperitif arena. — Olivia Harrison, refinery29.com, "Aperol May Be Part Of Your Favorite Summer Drink, But What Exactly Is It?," 25 July 2019 Cayo Coco, aptly, has a daiquiri called El Floridita-- a mix of Cuban-style white rum, fresh lime, and Maraschino liqueur, blended with raw sugar until completely dissolved, and served shaken or frozen. — Shauna Stuart | Sstuart@al.com, al.com, "In Founder’s Station, Cayo Coco Rum Bar & Restaurante is a nod to Cuba’s pre-revolution high life," 12 July 2019 To try the best Mexican wines—and rare spirits like Nami, a Mexican sake, and Xila, an agave liqueur—venture beneath Alba Cocina Local to tapas and wine bar Sótano, perfect for a convivial night with friends. — Michaela Trimble, Vogue, "An Insider’s Guide to Colonia Juárez, Mexico City’s Hottest Neighborhood," 3 July 2019 The liqueur — a secret recipe with 20-plus herbs and spices sold in a flat, green bottle — recently has been appearing in craft cocktails. — Elizabeth Chang, Washington Post, "The best souvenirs to bring home from 10 countries," 2 July 2019 First, replace the whiskey with an Añejo for the dark, woody flavor. Instead of simple syrup, use a cherry liqueur to go more traditional, or spicy Ancho Reyes Liqueur to add a little heat to the back. — Trevor Fraser, orlandosentinel.com, "Celebrate National Tequila Day with twists on classic tastes," 24 July 2019 Add the cherries, sugar, liqueur (if using) and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook, tossing occasionally, until the cherries give up a lot of their liquid, are half-tender, and are bubbling and shiny like jewels, about 8 minutes. — Ben Mims, latimes.com, "Saturday Cooks: Fresh farmers market cherries get a boost in flavor from a surprising source," 29 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'liqueur.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for liqueur
liqueur
noun
English Language Learners Definition of liqueur
: a sweet, strong alcoholic drink that is usually flavored with fruits or spices and drunk in small glasses after a meal
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liqueur
noun
li·queur
| \ li-ˈkər
, -ˈk(y)u̇(ə)r
\
, -ˈk(y)u̇(ə)r
\
Medical Definition of liqueur
: a usually sweetened alcoholic beverage variously flavored (as with fruit or aromatics)
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