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liqueur

[li-kur, -kyoor, lee-kœr] / lɪˈkɜr, -ˈkjʊər, liˈkœr /


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The liqueur has a touch of sweetness that counters the tart grapefruit.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

The WeHo bar is complete with endless photo ops, including life-size cutouts and large-scale holiday-themed portraiture of the “Obsessed” singer, as well as cocktails featuring her own liqueur company, Black Irish.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 11, 2025

Once described by comedian John Hodgeman as tasting of “pencil shavings and heartbreak,” Jeppson’s Malört is a polarizing wormwood and anise-flavored liqueur that’s kind of a secret handshake among Chicagoans.

From Salon Aug. 19, 2024

But had he instead swapped the Americano’s vermouth for still white wine, Count Negroni might have been credited with the Bicicletta, an easy cocktail of wine, red bitter liqueur and soda water.

From Seattle Times Feb. 18, 2024

This was like the light in Chartreuse liqueur, like the green flash, and I kept wondering, How did I escape?

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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