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A liqueur is a sweet alcoholic beverage, often flavored with fruits, herbs, spices, flowers, seeds, roots, plants, barks, and sometimes cream. The word liqueur comes from the Latin word liquifacere which means "to dissolve." This refers to the dissolving of the flavorings used to make the liqueur. Liqueurs are not usually aged for long periods, but may have resting periods during their production to allow flavors to marry. In some parts of the world people use the words cordial and liqueur interchangeably[citation needed]. Though in these places the two expressions both describe liqueurs made by redistilling spirits with aromatic flavorings and are usually highly sweetened, there are some differences. While liqueurs are usually flavored with herbs, cordials are generally prepared with fruit pulp or juices. Most liqueurs are noticeably sweet. Liqueurs date back centuries and are historical descendants of herbal medicines, often those prepared by monks, as Chartreuse or Bénédictine. Liqueurs were made in Italy as early as the 13th century and their consumption was later required at all treaty signings during the Middle Ages.[1] Nowadays, liqueurs are made worldwide and are served in many ways by themselves, poured over ice, with coffee, mixed with cream or other mixers to create cocktails, etc. They are often served with or after a dessert. Liqueurs are also used in cooking.
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Tiramisu Cups
by Raadhika Manoj
Feb 15, 2008
I think the Tiramisu is the ultimate favourite dessert. I have been making it for years, in the usual way by layering it in a large dish. Then I thought that they will look great and taste even better in little chocolate cups! Each cup is layered wit...
Easy Homemade Blackbery Liqueur Recipe
by jim mowery
Apr 28, 2006
RECIPE: 3 cups of fresh or frozen whole blackberries 3 cups of 80 proof Vodka: cheapest brand available 1 cup of white granulated sugar 1 cup of water PROCEDURE
1. Add 1 cup of water and three cups of sugar to a clean saucepan a...
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