LIQUEUR DEFINITION An alcoholic beverage produced by combining spirits with fruits, herbs and other flavouring elements and containing more than 2.5% by weight of sugar. ORIGIN · Latin word- LIQUIFACERE- means to dissolve or melt · Liqueurs were used as medicine for stomach ailments · Since these medicines were harsh tasting so they were sweetened with honey OTHER NAMES · CORDIAL -- SWEET ( AMERICA ) · DIGESTIF -- DIGESTIVE ( FRANCE ) CLASSIFICATION · Base spirit · Type of flavouring · Method of manufacturing In fruit liqueurs different portions of the fruits like peel, pulps etc are used. In plant liqueurs, leaves, herbs, barks are used. · Herbs – Basil, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Thistle, Thyme etc. · Flowers – Chamomile, Lavender, Lily, Rose, Saffron etc. · Fruits – Berries, Peaches, Oranges , Pineapple, Banana, Rais