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orange liqueur

orange liqueur

1 5.5
A sweet alcoholic drink flavored with orange, used in cocktails and desserts
  • noun
  • /ˈɔrɪndʒ lɪˈkɜr/
translation icon : licor de naranja
  • In France, the soufflé is often infused with Grand Marnier, an orange liqueur that accents the richness of the chocolate with a citrusy flavor.
  • tablespoons of orange liqueur
  • orange liqueur like Cointreau
  • orange liqueur or juice

Examples

  • To enhance the flavor of the cake, add a splash of orange liqueur during the mixing process.

  • So since we're making a double, we're going to do a one ounce of orange liqueur One.

  • Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before frosting with the orange liqueur frosting.

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  • For a refreshing cocktail, mix vodka and orange liqueur with a splash of soda water.

  • She decided to make a dessert sauce using orange liqueur, which would complement the chocolate nicely.

Synonyms

liqueur
vsorange liqueur
14 5.6

A strong sweet alcoholic drink often served after a meal

is specifically orange flavored and used in cocktails and desserts not just after meals
Grand Marnier
vsorange liqueur
2 6.3

A French orange-flavored sweet alcoholic drink used in desserts and cocktails

is the general sweet orange-flavored drink rather than that single French brand
curacao
vsorange liqueur
8.8

A sweet alcoholic drink made from bitter orange peel used in cocktails

is sweeter and uses general orange flavor rather than bitter peel

How Flavorful

orange zest
4 2.8
orange liqueur
1 5.5
orange rind
1 2.1
to pith
  • Specialized
9.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

orange + liqueur

The phrase's meaning is directly compositional: an alcoholic, sweet drink (liqueur) flavored with oranges (orange). This noun+noun combination follows regular compounding patterns found across languages and would be readily understood by a B1 learner who knows both constituent words.

Etymology

Orange liqueur is named for how it is made: makers soak orange peels or add orange oil to sweet alcohol, so the orange taste comes through in the liqueur. That's why orange liqueur today means a sweet alcoholic drink 'flavored with oranges' used in cocktails and desserts.