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How are cordials/liqueurs typically made? |
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They're typically made by infusing the flavor of fruits, herbs, spices and other plants with a spirit such as brandy or whiskey. |
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Are there any requirements for cordials/liqueurs? |
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Since they're typically sweet these drinks typically have about 35% sugar by weight and by law in the US they must contain at least 25% sugar by weight. |
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What could the name of a cordial/liqueur tell you about that drink? |
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Within the cordial category there are cremes and fruit-flavored brandies. Cremes have a high sugar content which makes them creamy. Usually the name of a cordial/liqueur indicates what it tastes like. For example, creme de banana tastes like bananas and apricot brandy tastes like apricots. |
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Are there really only these few cordials/liqueurs listed in these flashcards? |
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No, there could be many more cordials/liqueurs. These flashcards simply list the most commonly used ones that are used in some of the most commonly requested drinks. |
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A rich flavored 99 proof banana cordial. Also available as 99 Apples, 99 Oranges and 99 Blackberries. |
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This is a product from France that is similar in flavor to Absinthebut without the bad reputation or toxic side effects. |
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This is often called the Green Muse because of its pale greenish color and the dreamy state it induces in imbibers. This is 65% alcohol (a whopping 130 proof). Because it contains wormwood (a plant that many believe is a narcotic and also toxic, causing death and/or madness), it's outlawed in most of the world. |
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This is a barely and potato distillate that is clear, colorless and potent. It's a Scandinavian drink originally made in Aalborg, Denmark. |
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This is a blend of passion fruit juices and cognac. It is available in several varieties. |
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This is an almond-flavored cordial. |
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This is made from the fruit of the Marula Tree from Africa which is then added to the highest quality cream. |
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This gets its name from the aniseed which imparts its rich licorice-like flavor to this cordial. Practically every Mediterranean country has a variation of the anise liqueur such as Sambuca in Italy, Ouzo in Greece and so on. |
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This is distilled from the mash of apples and is the best known and most typical fruit brandy in the US. |
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This is a blend of blue Anejo and Reposada tequilas with natural damiana flower. |
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This is a honey liqueur made in Germany. |
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This is made from fresh dairy cream, Irish whiskey and natural flavorings. The Irish whiskey acts as a preservative for the cream whici is why Bailey's doesn't need to be refrigerated. It also comes in caramel and mint chocolate flavors. |
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This contains more than 27 herbs and spices, including caradamom, nutmeg, cloves, myrrh and vanilla. B&B, which stands for Benedictine and Brandy, is a blend of Benedictine and cognac. |
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This is made from blackberries. |
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This is essentially the same as Orange Curacao except that a deep blue color has been added and it is slightly lower in proof. |
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This produces a complete line of flavored brandies and cordials. |
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This is a blend of honey, selected herbs and wine. |
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This is an applejack made in Normandy and aged for about 4 years. |
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This combines Irish spirits and whiskey with rich double cream and subtle flavors, principally honey. |
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This is created by combining Irish malt whiskies and cognac with a hint of honey. |
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This is made with framboise (small black raspberries) and other fruits and herbs combined with honey. It has a dark purple color. |
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This comes in green and yellow varieties and is made with more than 130 herbs and spices. It's normally sold at 4 years of age (aged in bottle) but 12 year old labels are also produced. |
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This is a smooth, aged Cognac blended with dark chocolate from Switzerland and a rich vanilla from Madagascar. |
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This is a liqueur of wild island coconuts laced with Virgin Island rum. |
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This is a clear cordial made from a blend of sweet and bitter oranges. |
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This is made from vanilla and cacao beans. It comes in white and brown varieties. |
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This is a raspberry-flavored liqueur. |
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This is made from black currants imported from France and other selected fruits or berries. |
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This is made from mint and spearmint. It comes in green and white (clear) varieties. |
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This is made from a combination of sweet and bitter almonds. |
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Cuarenta Y Tres (liqueur 43) |
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This is made from a secret formula containing vanilla beans, citrus and other fruits found in the Mediterranean as well as carefully selected aromatic plants. |
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This comes in several flavors including blueberry, ButterShots, HotDamn, Key Largo, Old Tavern Rootbeer, Peachtree, Peppermint, Sour Apple, Tropical, Spearmint and WilderBerry. |
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This is ma mysterious blend of 25 herbs, spices and real 22 karat gold flakes. |
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This is made with the finest highland malt and whiskies, no less than 15 years old, heather honey and special herbs that are prepared in secret. |
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This is made with blackberries. |
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This is made from wild hazelnuts blended with berries and flowers. |
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This is a golden-colored liqueur made with lavender, anise, yarrow musk and juniper and blended with exotic flavors such a vanilla and fragrant balm. In all, it contains more than 30 ingredients. |
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Godet Belgian White Chocolate Liqueur |
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This is a blend of Belgian white chocolate and aged cognac |
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This is flavored with the same chocolate used in the brand's chocolate. |
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This is an 87-proof cinnamon schnapps liqueur imported from Switzerland. It features real flakes of 24 karat gold. |
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