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Liquor vs. Liqueur
Liquor
/ˈlɪkə/Examples:
Fancy a glass of fine liquor tonight?She stashed the aged liquor in a hidden cabinet.Artisans produce unique liquors from exotic fruits.
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Liqueur
/lɪˈkjʊə/Examples:
A splash of liqueur adds depth to many dessert recipes.He gifted her a bottle of rare herbal liqueur.The café's special coffee blend includes a hint of hazelnut liqueur.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Liqueur has an e and is sweet, like chocolate or fruit syrups, often used in cocktails.
- Liquor ends with or and is typically stronger, like vodka or whiskey, meant for direct consumption.
- Liqueur is often served after meals as a dessert drink.
- Liquor is the base of many mixed drinks and is typically unsweetened.
- Remember that liquor is commonly what you find as the main ingredient in a bar's well.
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