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Liqueur Basics Flashcards

Study the basic characteristics of the most common and popular types of liqueur and learn how to identify and describe their flavors.

1
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What is the alcohol content range for liqueurs?

A

15% to 55%

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What words can describe the consistency and flavor of liqueurs?

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Dessert-like

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3
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What characterizes a highball?

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Usually consists of one liqueur and at least one mixer

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4
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What flavor is the following liqueur?

Absinthe

A

Licorice

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5
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What flavor is the following liqueur?

Advokaat

A

Eggnog

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6
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What flavor is the following liqueur?

Amaretto

A

Almond

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What flavor is the following liqueur?

Anisette

A

Licorice

(Absinthe substitute)

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8
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What flavor is the following liqueur?

B & B

A

Benedictine & Brandy

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9
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What flavor is the following liqueur?

Benedictine D.O.M.

A

Sweet cognac-based liqueur, flavored with honey, citrus, and herbs

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What flavor is the following liqueur?

Cachaça

A

Tequila-like

From sugar cane instead of blue agave plant

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What flavor is the following liqueur?

Campari

A

Bitters of herbs and citrus fruits

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12
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What flavor is the following liqueur?

Chambord

A

Black raspberry

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13
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What flavor is the following liqueur?

Chartreuse

A

130 herbs and spices

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14
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What flavor is the following liqueur?

Curaçao

A

Orange

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15
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What are two common brands of Curaçao?

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Cointreau and Triple Sec

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16
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What flavor is the following liqueur?

Drambuie

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Honey-flavored scotch-based liqueur

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What flavor is the following liqueur?

Frangelico

A

Buttery hazelnut

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18
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What flavor is the following liqueur?

Galliano

A

Vanilla

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19
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What flavor is the following liqueur?

Goldschlager

A

Sweet cinnamon

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20
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What flavor is the following liqueur?

Grand Marnier

A

Orange-flavored, made from cognac

21
Q

What flavor is the following liqueur?

Jägermeister

A

Bitter cola

22
Q

What flavor is the following liqueur?

Kahlua

A

Coffee beans, cacao beans, and vanilla

23
Q

What flavor is the following liqueur?

Kirsch

A

Wild black cherries and pits, white European brandy

24
Q

What flavor is the following liqueur?

Kümmel

A

Caraway seed

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# What flavor is the following liqueur? Malibu
Coconut
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# What flavor is the following liqueur? Midori
Honeydew
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# What flavor is the following liqueur? Pernod
Licorice | (Absinthe substitute)
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# What flavor is the following liqueur? Sabra
Orange-chocolate
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# What flavor is the following liqueur? Sambuca
Licorice | (Absinthe substitute)
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# What flavor is the following liqueur? Sambuca Negra
Licorice, pure sambuca-anise flavored
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# What flavor is the following liqueur? Schnapps
Made from grain, flavored with herbs or spices ## Footnote *E.g. Peppermint, Peach, Root Beer*
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# What flavor is the following liqueur? Sloe Gin
Sloe berries or plums
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# What flavor is the following liqueur? Southern Comfort
Orange-peach, made from brandy and whiskey
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# What flavor is the following liqueur? Tia Maria
Coffee, made from rum
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# What flavor is the following liqueur? Vandermint
Chocolate-mint
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# What flavor is the following liqueur? Yukon Jack
Sweet and citrus-flavored, Canadian whiskey base
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What are crème liqueurs?
Liqueurs with enough sugar to become thick and creamy in texture
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Do unopened bottles of crème liqueur require refrigeration?
No
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How do people normally drink crème liqueur?
Straight or mixed with milk
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# What flavor is the following liqueur? Bailey's Irish Cream
Creamy spiced toffee
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# What flavor is the following liqueur? Cacao mit Nuss
Crème de Cacao with hazelnut
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# What flavor is the following liqueur? Crème de Bananes
Banana
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# What flavor is the following liqueur? Crème de Cacao
Chocolate with vanilla overtones
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# What flavor is the following liqueur? Crème de Cassis
Black currant
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# What flavor is the following liqueur? Crème de Cerise
Cherry
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# What flavor is the following liqueur? Crème de Fraises
Strawberry
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# What flavor is the following liqueur? Crème de Menthe
Mint
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# What flavor is the following liqueur? Crème de Moka
Coffee
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# What flavor is the following liqueur? Crème de Noyaux
Pink almond

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