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SPIRITS<br />

Liqueurs<br />

“Liqueur is like the sweetest dew from Heaven.” – Lu Yu<br />

Liqueur is an alcoholic drink composed of distilled spirits <strong>and</strong><br />

additional flavorings such as sugar, fruits, herbs, <strong>and</strong> spices.<br />

Often served with or after dessert, they are typically heavily<br />

sweetened <strong>and</strong> un-aged beyond a resting period during<br />

production, when necessary, for their flavors to mingle.<br />

Liqueurs are historical descendants of herbal medicines. They<br />

were made in Italy as early as the 13th century, often prepared<br />

by monks. Today they are produced the world over, commonly<br />

served straight, over ice, with coffee, in cocktails, <strong>and</strong> used in<br />

cooking.<br />

In some areas of the United States <strong>and</strong> Canada liqueurs are also<br />

referred to as cordials or schnapps, though the terms refer to<br />

different beverages elsewhere.<br />

The most classical liqueur is called Cointreau, which is<br />

an orange-flavoured triple sec liqueur produced in Saint-<br />

Barthélemy-d’Anjou, France, since 1849. It is consumed as an<br />

apéritif <strong>and</strong> digestif, <strong>and</strong> is a component of several well-known<br />

cocktails, such as Margarita <strong>and</strong> Cosmopolitan. Despite the<br />

orange bottle, Cointreau is colourless.<br />

83 Alcohol may be harmful to your health!

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