Cocktails 101: A guide to flavored liqueurs

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A liqueur is defined as a strongly flavored alcoholic beverage that is typically served in small quantities after dinner. Liqueurs are made using a process of steeping flavor giving ingredients in a strong alcoholic base. These flavor giving ingredients often include fruit, herbs and flowers. Liqueurs, or cordials as they are sometimes called,  were once a popular after dinner drink for the well off. Here is a guide to the most popular liqueurs by brand name and they flavor they represent.
  • Amaretto Almond
  • Bailey's Irish Cream Whiskey and cream
  • Benedictine Honey, citrus and herbs
  • Chambord Black raspberry
  • Crème de Cacao Chocolate
  • Crème de Cassis Currant
  • Crème de Menthe Mint
  • Curacao Bitter orange
  • Cointreau Sour and sweet oranges
  • Drambuie Honey, herbs, spices and Scotch
  • Frangelico Hazelnut
  • Grand Marnier Orange
  • Jagermeister Anise
  • Limoncello Lemon
  • Maraschino Cherry
  • Midori Melon
  • Kahlua Coffee
  • Kamora Coffee
  • Ouzo Anise
  • Pama Pomegranate
  • Pastis Anise
  • Sambucca Anise
  • Southern Comfort Peach and bourbon
  • Triple Sec Bitter and sweet oranges
In addition to enjoying liqueurs as an after dinner drink, they blend well in various alcoholic beverages. Many also lend themselves well to cooking, especially desserts and confections.

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