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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For example, the opal cocktail features opal basil, a variety of basil purple to burgundy in color, started in the onsite greenhouse in early spring, along with vodka, orange liqueur and fresh lemon juice.
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Add half the tequila, lime juice, orange-flavored liqueur and sugar and shake.
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The Santiago y Lucia swaps the traditional gin for coconut washed aged rum, and adds spicy Ancho Reyes liqueur and mole bitters to the Campari and sweet vermouth.
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Makes 1 drink 1-1/2 ounces Union Horse Reserve Straight Bourbon 3/4 ounce Grand Marnier Orange Liqueur 3/4 ounce lemon juice Red wine float Combine bourbon, orange liqueur and lemon juice in a mixing glass.
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Laced with mellow barrel-aged caçhaca, yogurt liqueur and a mango syrup scented with makrut lime leaf and galangal, the drink is aromatic and weightlessly creamy.
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Choose classic margaritas with fresh lime juice, orange liqueur and tequila or flavored margaritas — mango, raspberry, peach or strawberry.
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Remove flutes from the freezer and divide the orange juice and orange liqueuramong the four glasses and feel the glasses to the top with some of the Champagne.
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The vodka is still there, but pineapple juice replaces orange juice, and tequila and blue Curacao liqueur are added to give the drink a little color and a lot of punch.
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Origin and Etymology of liqueur
LIQUEUR Defined for English Language Learners
Definition 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
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of liqueur
: a usually sweetened alcoholic beverage variously flavored (as with fruit or aromatics)
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