Liqueurs: Products Flashcards by Jessie Yoskin

How is Sambuca traditionally served? Why?

Neat with three coffee beans

2. the beans represent the Holy Trinity or the wish for health, happiness, and prosperity

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Explain: Sambuca Romana

Proprietary Italian anise or licorice-flavored liqueur.

Base: Neutral spirit
Flavoring: anise, elderberry, secret recipe of other essences

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Explain: St. Germain

Proprietary elderflower-flavored liqueur launched in 2007. Utilizes modern techniques to overcome the fact that elderflowers are notoriously difficult to work with

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Explain: Goldschlager

Proprietary cinnamon-flavored liqueur named for German workers who would pound gold bars into thin sheets of gold leaf. Literally translates to ‘gold beater’

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Explain: Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto

Proprietary, modern interpretation of Rosolio. Utilizes bergamot, lavender, chamomile, cedro lemon, yellow roses

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What is Rosolio

Traditional Italian aperitivo from the 15th century. Flavored with rose petals.

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Explain: Strega

Proprietary Italian liqueur made from over 70 ingredients. The name may be a reference to Benevento (the city of origin), which was a historic gathering place for witches. The recipe is said to be based on a witches brew.

Flavoring: saffron, mint, juniper, anise

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Explain: Galliano

Proprietary sweet, herbal liqueur from Italy. Named for the Italian war hero, Giuseppe Galliano, and created in 1896

Flavoring: mostly anise and vanilla, but also citrus, ginger, lavender, cinnamon, peppermint, juniper

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Explain: Creme Yvette

Proprietary liqueur flavored with violets and berries. Made in the US until 1969, then became unavailable. Production revived in 2009, now in France.

Flavoring: violet petals, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, orange peel, vanilla

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Explain: Domaine de Canton

Proprietary ginger-flavored liqueur release in 2007 as a revival of a Chinese version that was produced until 1997

Base: Cognac
Flavoring: Ginger, orange blossom, honey, vanilla

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What does the ‘No. 1 Cup’ refer to on the Pimm’s label?

The spirit that recipe is based on - No. 1 is based on gin

BONUS: No. 2 = Scotch; No. 3 = Brandy, No. 4 = Rum, No. 5 = Rye Whiskey; No. 6 = Vodka

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Explain: Pimm’s No. 1 Cup

Proprietary English specialty drink originally produced in 1823 by James Pimm. Originally intended as a tall drink - beverage meant to have ice, mixer, and variety of garnishes added to it.

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Explain: Midori

Proprietary muskmelon-flavored liqueur from Japan. First introduced by Suntory in 1978. ‘Midori’ is the Japanese word for ‘green’

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Explain: Malibu

Proprietary rum and coconut liqueur made in Barbados. Primarily used to simplify the recipe for a pina colada

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Explain: Luxardo Maraschino

Proprietary maraschino liqueur made with marasca cherries from Zadar, Croatia.

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Explain: Limoncello

Generic, traditional Italian lemon liqueur produced in southern Italy (Naples, Amalfi Coast, Capri). Two versions have PGI status in the EU: Liquore di limone di Sorrento & Liquore di limone della costa d’Amalfi

Flavoring: traditionally Sorrento lemon zest

Explain: Licor 43

Proprietary liqueur produced in Cartagena, Spain. The name comes from the unique blend of 43 flavorings

Flavoring: known to include Mediterranean citrus, vanilla, spices

Explain: Heering Cherry Liqueur

Proprietary cherry liqueur created in Denmark in 1818

Base: Neutral spirit
Flavoring: Stevens cherries and spices

Explain: Ginjinha

A generic, traditional morello cherry liqueur from Portugal. Particularly popular in Lisbon and served in shot form, with a piece of fruit in the bottom of the cup

Base: Brandy
Flavoring: Sour Morella cherries (locally known as ginja berries), cinnamon

Explain: Chambord Liqueur Royal de France

A proprietary, French black raspberry-flavored liqueur. Introduced to King Louis XIV when he visited Chateau de Chambord in the Loire Valley

Base: Neutral spirit
Flavoring: raspberries and blackberries
Method: Infused twice, then pressed, sweetened, and blended with extracts (raspberry and black currant), vanilla, herbs and cognac

Explain: Mandarin Napoleon

Orange and tangerine-flavored liqueur originally produced in Belgium. Created in 1700s for Napoleon Bonaparte by his physician.

Base: combination
Flavoring: Sicilian & Corsican mandarins, plus proprietary blend of botanicals (clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, green and black tea)

Explain: Grand Marnier

A proprietary orange-flavored liqueur created in 1880 by Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle.

Base: Cognac
Flavoring: Bitter tropical bigaradia orange peel

Explain: Cointreau

A proprietary, French orange-flavored liqueur developed by Edouard Cointreau in 1875. Made to be a drier version of curacaos and triple secs.

Base: Neutral spirit
Flavoring: Bitter and sweet orange peels

Explain: Curacao

also a generic term for orange-flavored liqueurs, but refers to oranges that were brought to the island of Curacao in the 1500s

Explain: Triple Sec

Generic term for orange-flavored liqueurs

Explain: Amaretto

A generic term for almond-flavored liqueurs. Early versions were flavored with bitter almonds; modern versions are sweeter and flavored with apricot pits, peach pits, almonds, or extracts.

What chemical often provides the almond-like flavor in Amaretto?

Benzaldehyde

What is the legend of Disaronno?

in 1525, a pupil of Leonardo da Vinci (Bernardo Luini) was painting a fresco of the Virgin Mary and used a local innkeeper's daughter as the model. As a thanks, the woman gave him a flask of a local liqueur. Years later, Giovanni Reina discovered the recipe and passed it on to his son.

Explain: Frangelico

A proprietary hazelnut-flavored liqueur made in the Piedmont region of Italy and first released in the 1980s. Bottle and label are a reference to a monk by the name of Fra Angelico. Flavoring: Local Tonda Gentile della Langhe hazelnuts Method: Hot method

Explain: Kahlua

Proprietary, rum-based coffee liqueur from Mexico.

Explain: Tia Maria

Proprietary coffee-flavored liqueur made with coffee beans, Madagascar vanilla, and Jamaican rum, Originally produced in Jamaica

Explain: Tuaca

Proprietary vanilla-flavored liqueur originally produced in Italy. Currently made in Louisville, KY Base: Brandy Flavoring: citrus and vanilla

Explain: Amarula

Proprietary cream liqueur from South Africa. Made with sugar, cream, and fruit of the marula tree. The white-fleshed fruit is lychee-like, creamy, citrusy, and nutty

When and how did cream liqueurs become shelf-stable?

1970s. Emulsifying the cream and alcohol with refined vegetable oil kept it from separating at room temperature.

Explain: Bailey's Irish Cream

Proprietary cream liqueur is a blend of Irish whiskey, cream, and chocolate.

Explain: Rumchata

Proprietary cream liqueur made in the US Base: Caribbean rum Flavoring: cream, cinnamon, vanilla, other proprietary ingredients