Liqueur Basics Flashcards
What characterizes a highball?
Usually consists of one liqueur and at least one mixer.
What is the alcohol content range for liqueurs?
15-55%
What is the flavor of absinthe?
Licorice
What is the flavor of advokaat?
Eggnog
What is the flavor of amaretto?
Almond
What is the flavor of anisette?
Licorice (absinthe substitute)
What is the flavor of B & B?
Benedictine & Brandy
What is the flavor of Benedictine D.O.M.?
Sweet cognac based liqueur, flavored with honey, citrus, and herbs.
What is the flavor of Cahaca?
Tequila-like (from sugar cane instead of blue agave plant)
What is the flavor of Campari?
Bitters of herbs and citrus fruits.
What is the flavor of Chambord?
Black raspberry
What is the flavor of Chartreuse?
130 herbs and spices
What is the flavor of Curaco?
Orange
What are two common brands of Curaco?
Cointreau and Triple Sec
What is the flavor of Drambuie?
Honey-flavored, scotch-based
What is the flavor of Frangelico?
Buttery hazelnut
What is the flavor of Galliano?
Vanilla
What is the flavor of Goldschlager?
Sweet cinnamon
What is the flavor of Grand Marnier?
Orange, made from cognac
What is the flavor of Jagermeister?
Bitter cola
What is the flavor of Kahlua?
Coffee beans, cocoa beans, and vanilla
What is the flavor of Kirsch?
Wild black cherries and pits, white European brandy
What is the flavor of Kümmel?
Caraway seed
What is the flavor of Malibu?
Coconut
What is the flavor of Midori?
Honeydew
What is the flavor of Pernod?
Licorice (absinthe substitute)
What is the flavor of Sabra?
Orange-chocolate
What is the flavor of Sambuca?
Licorice (absinthe substitute)
What is the flavor of Sambuca Negra?
Licorice, pure Sambuca-anise
What is the flavored of schnapps?
Made from grain, flavored with herbs or spices. E.g. Peppermint, peach, root beer
What is the flavor of sloe gin?
Sloe berries or plum
What is the flavor of Southern Comfort?
Orange-peach, made from brandy and whiskey
What is the flavor of Tia Maria?
Coffee, made from rum
What is the flavor of Vandermint?
Chocolate-mint
What is the flavor of Yukon Jack?
Sweet and citrus-flavored, Canadian whiskey base
What are creme liqueurs?
Liqueurs with enough sugar to become thick and creamy in texture, unopened bottles do not need to be refrigerated, normally consumed straight or mixed with milk
What is the flavor of Bailey’s Irish Cream?
Creamy spiced toffee
What is the flavor of Cacao mit Nuss?
Creme de Cacao with hazelnut
What is the flavor of Creme de Bananes?
Banana
What is the flavor of Creme de Cacao?
Chocolate with vanilla overtones
What is the flavor of Creme de Cassis?
Black currant
What is the flavor of Creme de Cerise?
Cherry
What is the flavor of Creme de Fraises?
Strawberry
What is the flavor of Creme de Menthe?
Mint
What is the flavor of Creme de Moka?
Coffee
What is the flavor of Creme de Noyaux?
Pink almond