Want Something New? Try a Liqueur!
Looking for something that hits the spot with a rich sweet taste during or after dinner? If so, a liqueur would be the perfect choice to put the cherry on top of any sundae. A liqueur is a type of alcoholic beverage that is flavored with ingredients such as fruit, nuts, herbs, spices, cream, flowers, and bottled with sugar. Liqueurs are traditionally sweet and not bottled as long as most wines, but are bottled long enough to let the ingredients marry. Liqueur can also be referred to as Cordial. Even liqueurs with a specific flavor are blends meaning they are not subjected to one specific ingredients but composed of many. There are two different kinds of liqueurs. Liqueurs can be categorized as either Proprietaries or Generics. Proprietaries are liqueurs with trademark names such as Southern Comfort and Grand Mariner. Generics on the other hand are liqueurs that are a specific kind and can be made by any producer.The alcoholic strength of liqueurs can vary. Liqueurs can be enjoyed in a plethora of various ways. Liqueurs can be mixed with cream, poured over ice, served with coffee or added to other cocktails. Some of the most popular liqueurs are Bailey Irish Cream, Cointreau, Vermeer Dutch Chocolate Creme Liqueur, Drambuie, and Galliano Liqueurs. Bailey Irish Cream is the only liqueur that claims to have only natural ingredients, while Vermeer Dutch Chocolate Creme Liqueur has won numerous awards for its premium taste. Cointreau has a secret receipe that has been around for over 150 years and known to some as the worlds best liqueur. While Drambuie is known as one of the greatest contribution from Scotland with its blend of herbs, spices, and aged malt whiskey. Finally Galliano Liqueurs has a extremely unique taste and is a favorite with new drinkers. Liqueur, Try some!
