History Of Liqueurs

AMITY SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY
LIQUEURS

SUBMITTED BY : AKSHAY KALRA
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Contents

In this document, we will cover all the aspects related to liqueurs. We will study about:
• COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
• What are liqueurs?
• How did they get their name?
• Types of liqueurs
• Manufacturing process
• History of liqueurs

Countries of Origin

The liqueurs date to the early Egyptian times when alcohol was only consumed in the form of wine. this was during the 13th century. the recipes were discovered on scrolls buried in Egyptian pyramids. it was found that the monks had a major hand in it, especially the Italian monks. they are usually drunk either neat or on the bed of crushed ice. they are not aged

Liqueurs, also known as liquor in major parts of USA and Canada are mainly alcoholic beverages sweetened by the addition of sugar or other sweeteners. they have a syrup like consistency and are flavored with the help of fruit. they are not aged long after the manufacturing process is complete as in the case of champagne or wine but are left to infuse all the flavor and juices from the fruit for some time during the manufacturing process.
In USA and Canada, they are also known as schnapps and cordials. Although, in general, cordials are non alcoholic syrups used with water. they are mainly drunk as squash or punch and go really well with summery foods and fresh fruits. liqueurs, although are low in alcoholic content but can go upto 55% in some countries. they are usually drunk either neat or on the bed of crushed ice. they are not aged long after the manufacturing process is complete as in the case of champagne or wine but are left to infuse all the flavor and juices from the fruit for some time during the manufacturing process. they are mainly drunk as squash or punch and go really well with summery foods and fresh fruits. they can't be consumed with heavy meats like beef or lamb as wine goes better with

common fruits are buried like strawberry, goose berry, blueberry, guava etc. other popular flavors are bananas, oranges, mint, mango etc. other liqueurs which are richer in flavor and texture are usually cream based or coffee based. these thick liqueurs are mainly the one consumed over a thick bed of crushed ice. spices like aniseed, cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom etc can be added to liqueurs as well.

Types of Liqueurs there are mainly 16 types of liqueurs. they are as follows.
1. Advocaat

Dutch based liqueur flavored with egg yolk.

2. Cherry Brandy

Made from cherries and brandy

3. Anisette

flavored with aniseed. comes from Spain and is consumed with seafood.

4. Benedictine

flavored with fruit peels and herbs.

5. Chartreuse

it is French and is green in color.

6. Creme de Menthe

It is French and is mint flavored.

7. Kahlua

It is coffee in flavour and is made in mexico

8. Curacao

Orange flavoured, made with the help of orange peels

9. Grand Marnier

It is orange flavored and is cognac based.

10. Tia Maria

Jamaican rum based liqueur which is coffee flavored.

11. Van der Hum

It is made in South Africa and goes well with dishes like duck.

12. Strega

It is the most famous Italian liqueur

13. Sambuco

It is an Italian liqueur which is flavored with liquorices.

14. Maraschino

Again Italian and fruit based.

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