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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:
- Both liqueur and liquor are alcoholic beverages, but they differ in flavor and sweetness.
- Liquor is a distilled alcoholic beverage and generally has a higher alcohol content than liqueur.
- Liqueur is sweetened and often infused with flavors such as fruits, herbs, or spices.
- Think of liqueur as a flavored and sweetened version of liquor.
- When entertaining guests, you might use liqueur for a dessert cocktail and liquor for a classic mixed drink.
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