LIQUEURS



 

COMPOUND ALCOHOL BEVERAGE



LIQUEURS:


Liqueurs,alcohol beverage made from distilled alcoholic spirit combined with one or more aromatic flavoring substances and usually sweetened.It is made from distilled spirit steep aromatic flavoring substances and usually sweetened.It is made from distilled spirit steeped or re-distilled with the fruits,flowers,plant or their juices,syrup,herb,spices,and other natural flavoring and color agents.The finest liqueurs are prepared by distilling strong alcohol in which a flavoring or combination of flavoring has been macerated and treating the distillate with sugar and,frequently,coloring matter.The proof of liqueurs,a standard number that indicates about twice the percentage of alcohol bu volume.i.e the maximum averages between (60-70) proof and sweetened with 2.5% or more of sugar by volume.
LITCHHI LIQUEURS

The term liqueur is derived from the latin word "LIQUIFACCERE" which means to dissolve and refer to the flavoring dissolved in spirits.For all liqueurs,the spirit base is necessary.e.g:

CLASSIFICATION OF LIQUEUR;

 Basically there are four types of liqueur,they are as follow:

FRUITS LIQUEURS:-These liqueurs are flavored with almost fruit except citrus fruit.some example are as follows.

  • Creme De Banana =Neutral spirit +Ripened Banana 
  • Creme De Fraises =Neutral spirit +Wild strawberry
  • Alsace Questch     =Brandy + Plum
  • Forbidden             =Brandy + Grape fruit
     
HERBAL LIQUEURS:-Herbal liqueurs are generally flavored with herbs,some example are as follows:

  • Creme De Menthe                  =  Mint + Neutral spirit ]
  • B & B(Brandy & Benedictine) =Neutral spirit + Cognac
  • Benedictine                             = Neutral spirit + other 20 Herbs
    HERBAL LIQUEURS
CITRUS LIQUEURS= These liqueurs are mostly flavoured with peels of citrus fruits like orange and lemon.some examples are as follow:
  • Cointreau         = Neutral spirit + Orange flavor
  • Curacao           = Neutral spirit +Rum or Brandy +Orange peel flavour.
  • Grand Marnier = Cognac + Orange peel flavor.
  • Triple sec         = Bitter + Sweet orange peel. 
    citrus liqueurs
BEAN AND KERNEL LIQUEURS:These liqueurs are flavored with cacao,coffee beans,nuts and fruit kernels or seeds.Some examples are as follow:
  • Creme De Cacao = Neutral spirit + chocolate and vanilla flavor.
  • Tia Maria=Neutral spirit + Coffee beans
  • Creme De Moka=Brandy + Coffee flavor.
  • Kumme =  Neutral spirit + caraway flavor.
    beans liqueurs

METHOD OF OBTAINING LIQUEURS:


Liqueurs can be obtained from the following three methods:
  • Percolation Method
  • Maceration Method
  • Distillation Method


  1. Percolation Method: This method  is same as preparing percolation coffee.In this process large tank containing spirit is used and flavoring material such as fruits,herbs,flavoring elements are placed in basket like container at the top of the tank or suspended (hang) over the spirit in a muslin bag.Then the spirit are pumped to the top of the tank from the lower tank where the liquid comes in contact with the flavoring material and drip back at the bottom with abstracting some color,aroma and flavor.This process goes on the several days and months until most of the flavor constituents have been obtained.
    percolation method
  2. Maceration Method:In this process,the flavoring materials are mixed or steeped with the base spirit or water to retain full flavor,color and aroma.The left over residue is hen dissolved to extract the last bit flavor as well as any remaining alcohol. The resultant distillate is then added to the original infused spirit in order to give superior character.Under this method spirit are filtered,distilled and after that they are aged or boiled.The maceration or infusion is usually done in the case of soft fruits.This process lasts for minimum 6-8 month.
    marceration method
  3. Distillation:Under this method,flavoring agents are placed in medium sized copper pot-stills,covered with spirit and let them soak for about 24 to 48 hours which is then distilled.Again  various flavoring material are added ti the distilled brew and aroma is extracted.After distillation it is sweetened and natural vegetables are added to make it appealing color.
    distillation

SERVICE OF LIQUEURS:

                         service of liqueurs

  • Liqueurs,because of their very sweet quality,it should be served in very small glasses and beverage should be sipped very slowly.
  • If guest ask for liqueurs with ice or other related drink,large glass can be used to served it.


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