Liqueur
(noun)
- An alcoholic beverage made from a distilled spirit that has been flavored with fruit, cream, herbs, spices, flowers, or nuts.
- A sweet, often syrupy, alcoholic drink made from distilled spirits flavored with fruit, herbs, nuts, spices, flowers, or cream.
Origin:
1670s, from french liqueur, from old french licor "a liquid, juice," from latin liquor "a liquid,".
Examples:
- The liqueur was served as a digestif after dinner.
- Coffee liqueur is a popular ingredient in many cocktails.
- The liqueur was made with a blend of different fruits and spices.
- The liqueur had a smooth, rich flavor with a hint of chocolate.
- He ordered a glass of liqueur after dinner.