liqueur
Sign in to savethumb|upright|Bénédictine, a traditional French herbal liqueur thumb|upright|Licor Beirão, a traditional Portuguese spice liqueur A liqueur ( , ; ) is an alcoholic drink composed of spirits (often rectified spirit) and additional flavorings such as sugar, fruits, herbs, and spices. Often served with or after dessert, they are typically heavily sweetened and un-aged, beyond a resting period during production, when necessary, for their flavors to mingle.
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A liqueur is an alcoholic drink made by mixing spirits with flavorings like sugar, fruits, herbs, and spices. They're typically sweet and un-aged, commonly enjoyed after dessert, and are valued for the distinctive flavors created by blending their various ingredients.
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thumb|upright|Bénédictine, a traditional French herbal liqueur thumb|upright|Licor Beirão, a traditional Portuguese spice liqueur A liqueur ( , ; ) is an alcoholic drink composed of spirits (often rectified spirit) and additional flavorings such as sugar, fruits, herbs, and spices. Often served with or after dessert, they are typically heavily sweetened and un-aged, beyond a resting period during production, when necessary, for their flavors to mingle.
Liqueurs are historical descendants of herbal medicines. They were made in France as early as the 13th century, often prepared by monks (for example, Chartreuse). Today they are produced all over the world, commonly served neat, over ice, with coffee, in cocktails, and used in cooking.