Liqueur facts for kids
A liqueur is a sweet alcoholic drink. It gets its flavor from different things like fruits, herbs, spices, flowers, seeds, roots, plants, and sometimes even cream. The word liqueur comes from a Latin word, liquifacere, which means "to dissolve." This is because the flavors are dissolved into the drink. In some places, liqueurs are also called cordials.
Liqueurs have a long history, going back many centuries. They are connected to the herbal medicines that monks used to make a long time ago. Liqueurs were first made in Italy as early as the 13th century. They were even used during the signing of important agreements called treaties in the Middle Ages.
What are Liqueurs Made Of?
Most liqueurs have an alcohol content between 15% and 30%. Some can have as much as 55% alcohol.
There are many kinds of liqueurs. Some popular types include:
- Fruit liqueurs
- Cream liqueurs
- Coffee liqueurs
- Chocolate liqueurs
- Schnapps liqueurs
- Brandy liqueurs
- Anise liqueurs
- Nut-flavored liqueurs
- Herbal liqueurs
Liqueurs can be enjoyed in many ways. People often drink them on their own, or poured over ice. They can also be mixed with coffee, cream, or other drinks to make cocktails. Liqueurs are sometimes served with dessert or as a dessert. They can also be used in cooking to add flavor to dishes.
Images for kids
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Strawberry liqueur
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Bénédictine, a traditional French herbal liqueur
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The B-52 is a layered drink made with Grand Marnier, Irish cream, and coffee liqueur
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Chartreuse has been made by French Carthusian monks since the 1740s
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Altvater herbal liqueur from Austria
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Fraise strawberry liqueur from the Ardennes, Belgium
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Demänovka is a traditional Slovak liqueur made since 1867
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Homemade elder flower liqueur
See also
In Spanish: Licor para niños
