Liqueurs were known already in the 11th century. Many tinctures used to be used as potions, and to make them tastier, honey was added to them. So there was liquor. What to drink this strong and sweet drink with? There are several points worth paying attention to.
Liquor is not only consumed in its pure form as an alcoholic drink, but also used as a flavoring, syrup. Also included in cocktails. What do liqueurs drink with so that their taste is fully revealed?
It is usually bitter, very piquant and saturated. Therefore, in its pure form, not everyone loves it. Alternatively, the drink can be diluted with water and supplemented with ice. Liquor goes well with many drinks: wine, gin, brandy, vodka, whiskey, cognac - making them softer and more pleasant. In addition, the drink creates a harmonious taste when combined with ice cream, milk, cream, fruit juices (lemon, orange, etc.),
hot chocolate. Liquor perfectly sets off the taste of coffee. Best suited to it are Baileys, Frangelico and Amaretto.
When and with what do they drink liquors? They used to drink them during lunch, now there is a tendency to serve them at the end of the meal - at a coffee or tea table. As they say, this is a great digestif - a drink that improves digestion. It is not recommended to drink liquor before meals, as it is quite sweet and can affect appetite. A room temperature drink is served on the table. If it is cold, then its taste is worsened, and it becomes cloudy. Liqueur glass resembles a flask on a leg. It is used if the drink is served in pure form. Drinking liquor is taken in one gulp. If this is a cocktail, then you can use more voluminous glasses, for example, for wine or martini.
What do liquors drink as a snack? Mostly it is supplemented with fruits and sweets. There should not be a sharp contrast between the taste of the drink and the snack. Cookies and coffee are perfect for a chocolate liquor; for cherries, cherries or cherries with sugar. Almost all liquors go well with nut cakes and pastries, with various fruits (apples, grapes, oranges, lemons).
Consider a popular drink like Baileys. What is the best way to drink it? It combines the aroma of cream, chocolate, coffee and caramel flavor. You can serve Baileys with crushed ice, sprinkled with grated chocolate. In each glass, you can place a strawberry berry. Cream liquor is usually drunk pure. It can be served with dessert, tea or coffee, with ice cream. Amaretto is most often added to coffee or tea. Many people prefer to combine egg liquor with Sprite. If you want to try it in its purest form, then do not forget to take a teaspoon, because it is very thick.
Liquor is added to cocktails served as digestifs or aperitifs. In general, about a third of cocktails are mixed on the basis of this drink, which gives the taste astringency and sophistication. It’s quite difficult to say for sure what different people drink liquor, because when combined with other ingredients, this drink will give odds to any other. And the tastes, as you know, are different for everyone.