Definition of liqueur
: a usually sweetened alcoholic liquor (such as brandy) flavored with fruit, spices, nuts, herbs, or seeds
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Examples of liqueur in a Sentence
a bottle of orange liqueur
Recent Examples of liqueur from the Web
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INGREDIENTS 1 ½ ounces Martin Miller’s Gin ounce St. Germain elderflower liqueur½ ounce lemon juice 2 ounces pineapple-cucumber puree (see recipe) Add all ingredients to a tumbler with ice and shake.
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Pimm's, the beloved gin liqueur from our older brother across the pond, has joined the ranks of Frosé, Prosecco, and Moscow Mule flavors from POPS, Britain's premium popsicle masterminds.
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While baking, in a small saucepan, melt jelly with liqueur.
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Combine mint, bourbon, peach liqueur and lemon juice in a pitcher.
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The Grass on the Field (gin, elderflower liqueur, lemongrass syrup, and lime juice) was herbal and savory, by far the most interesting of the bunch.
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Repeat with remaining cake strips, cake pieces, orange liqueur, raspberry compote, and custard.
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Combine 3 cups assorted sliced fresh fruits (such as mango, papaya, kiwifruit, peaches) with 2 tablespoons apricot preserves (or peach) and 2 tablespoons orange brandy (or almond liqueur).
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Right now, it’s made with vanilla bean ice cream, sloe gin and chocolate liqueur.
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Origin and Etymology of liqueur
French, from Old French licour liquid — more at liquor
LIQUEUR Defined for English Language Learners
liqueur
playDefinition of liqueur for English Language Learners
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: 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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