Liqueur n. Any of various strongly flavored alcoholic beverages typically served in small quantities after dinner. (The American Heritage College Dictionary)
Wikipedia goes on to say liqueurs are high-alcohol, high-sugar beverages with added flavorings usually derived from herbs, fruits or nuts. Liqueurs are distinct from flavored liquors, fruit brandy and eau de vie, which contain no sugar.
Most liqueurs range between 15 and 70 percent alcohol by volume.
If your liqueur IQ were to be tested, how do you think you'd do? Here's a fun alphabetical run through a selection of liqueurs to gauge your knowledge. Did you know?
Afrikoko = a chocolate and coconut liqueur made in Tanzania
Baileys = cream liqueur made with Ireland whiskey
Cointreau = aromatic orange liqueur made in France
Drambuie = Scotch-based liqueur flavored with heather honey
Eblana = Irish liqueur made with coffee, honey, almonds and peanuts
Frangelico = Italian liqueur made from hazelnuts and brandy
Godiva = semi-sweet chocolate liqueur made in New York
Hideous (you have to love the name alone) = a berry and citrus flavored liqueur produced in the United States
Irish Mist = Irish liqueur made from whiskey and herbs
Jägermeister = German liqueur made from a blend of 56 spices
Kahlúa = Mexican liqueur flavored with coffee beans
Liquore Galliano = Italian liqueur with a pronounced anise flavor
Midori = Japanese liqueur with a honeydew flavor
NUVO = advertised as the world's first sparkling vodka liqueur (from France)
Ouzo = semi-sweet anise liqueur made in Greece
Pucker = a sweet and sour apple-flavored liqueur