LIQUEUR Vs LIQUOR

Liqueur vs liquor 


In general, liqueurs are sweet while liquors or not. They do have a lot in common like being ingredients in some of your favourite cocktails, but for the sake of this post we would look at some of the differences, ready?


1.    PRONUNCIATION:

·       Liqueur- “Lick- keewr”/ “Lick-oor”

·       Liquor- “Lick-er”

 

2.    DEFINITIONS:

·       Liqueur- It is a sweet or herbal alcoholic drink (essentially liquor) that is flavoured with fruit, herbs, flowers, nuts or spices.

·       Liquor- It is an alcoholic drink that is distilled from grains or plants, such as rum, vodka, gin or whiskey.

 

3.     FLAVOURS:

·       Liqueur- From coffee and coffee to almond and orange.

·       Liquor- Citrus and cinnamon.

 

4.     ALCOHOL BY VOLUME:

·       Liqueur- 15-55%

·       Liquor- 45-70%

 

5.     IN COCKTAILS:

·       Liqueur- They are a fairly common ingredient in cocktail; often used to release the flavours.

·       Liquor- These are the main ingredients in every cocktail. For example Tequila used for Margarita.