Kirsch Liqueur Drink Recipes
People often get confused between liqueur and liquor. Liquor is any alcoholic beverage that is prepared by distilling ethanol produced by fermenting fruits, vegetables or grains. Meanwhile, liqueur is also a distilled beverage, that has been flavoured with herbs, fruits, grains or flowers. The basic difference between the two is the amount of sugar that is present in the beverage; liqueur is just a little bit sweeter than liquor.
Kirsch liqueur, brewed from black Morrello cherries, is not as sweet as other brandies, and while its uses are versatile, it is most commonly used to prepare a variety of drinks. Just a tinge of Kirsch liqueur can totally change the taste of the finished product, and elevate it to a great degree. In addition to drinks, it is also used in a variety of dessert recipes, such as fritters and different types of cake.
Instructions
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1
Kiss Class Recipe
Prep time: 5 to 7 min
Cook time: Nil
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients:
Lime juice: 1½ limes
Creme de cassis: 1 oz
Kirsch liqueur: 2 oz
Lime wedge or mint sprigs: for garnish
Take a tall glass and fill half of it with crushed ice. Pour about half of each ingredient (lime juice, creme de cassis, and Kirsch liqueur) into the glass and stir it well. Add the remaining ingredients into another glass containing crushed ice, and repeat the procedure. Garnish your glasses with lime wedges or mint sprigs, and serve immediately.
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2
Cherry Cola Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: Nil
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients:
Kirsch liqueur: 2 oz
Cola: 2 oz
Cherries: for garnish
Pour two ounces each of cola and Kirsch liqueur into a glass and stir well. Transfer the mixture to Collins glasses that are half-filled with crushed ice, garnish your drink with fresh cherries and a straw, and serve chilled.
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3
Knee Trembler
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: Nil
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients:
Tequila: 1 oz.
Kirsch liqueur: 1 oz.
Lime wedge: for garnish
To make this exotic shooter, pour equal amounts of tequila and Kirsch liqueur into a shooter glass, with crushed ice or ice cubes, and stir well to combine. Garnish with lime wedges, and serve.
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