liqueur

Definition of liqueurnext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of liqueur The cocktails, on the other hand (which also rotate), take Japanese ingredients like wasabi and shisho and give them a twist with umeshu (plum wine or liqueur) and liqueur de café for an inventive take on an espresso martini. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 According to the brand, this decaf liqueur is produced using a multi-step process. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 June 2026 This Italian liqueur is both bitter and refreshing. Sarah Moreno may 28, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026 Benny-and-hot being served, a traditional Burnley drink of French liqueur Benedictine with hot water that was popularised by the east Lancashire soldiers returning from World War One. Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for liqueur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liqueur
Noun
  • Keep the punch virgin, or add a tablespoon of vodka, gin, or bourbon to each glass.
    Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 20 June 2026
  • A bit later, Cola snuck off to where the auction items were being held to try to retrieve the flash drive, but the vodka bottle wasn’t in the drawer.
    Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • Lost Lantern’s passion for sourcing whiskey from every corner of this great land of ours has reached its apotheosis with its tribute to America on its 250th birthday, The United States Of Bourbon.
    Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Despite its name, anyone can – and will – enjoy this refreshing cocktail, with an ingredient list that includes orange juice, gin, whiskey, and amaretto.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Enjoy this one at room temperature out of a brandy snifter in order to maximize those complexities.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • The Fish House Punch, made with brandy, rum, and vermouth, is a citrusy drink named for a circa-1732 fishing club, while the Rebellious Old Fashioned is a nod to the former owner, John Suter, and his love of Madeira.
    Katie Riley, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Combine gin, lime juice, syrup, Aperol and dry Curaçao in a shaker filled with ice.
    Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 25 June 2026
  • Despite its name, anyone can – and will – enjoy this refreshing cocktail, with an ingredient list that includes orange juice, gin, whiskey, and amaretto.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Or swap out the peach schnapps for bourbon or light rum.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • The cocktail, a staple of the Preakness, is equal parts bourbon, vodka and peach schnapps.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • Sarris hopes that the novel illuminates an uncomfortable history of Sonoma County that remains largely invisible, looming beneath the soil of wine country.
    Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
  • Frenchie's Owner Morgan Gray, a sommelier who has worked in the wine and hospitality industry for years, said downtown Santa Rosa offered the right mix of affordability and character for her first small business.
    Kenny Choi, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Although mezcal has been embraced by the drinking public much more since the Cobra Clutch was invented more than a decade ago, this cocktail isn’t improved by getting rid of the tequila in favor of its smokier cousin.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 20 June 2026
  • The liquid inside is a joven tequila aged 28 months in French oak vats from the Forest of Tronçais, curated by Master Distiller Viridiana Tinoco.
    Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Diners can choose from a wide selection of Mexican tequilas, mescals, and beers, as well as wines from around the globe and innovative cocktails like the Avocado Margarita and Oaxacan Old Fashioned.
    Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • After the firing squad finished its work, victorious Mexican troops reportedly removed Crabb's head and shipped it to Mexico City in a jar of mescal.
    The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024

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“Liqueur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liqueur. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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