Flavored liquor

A selection of flavored vodkas.

Flavored liquors (also called infused liquors)[1] are alcoholic beverages that have added flavoring and, in some cases, a small amount of added sugar. They are distinct from liqueurs in that liqueurs have a large sugar content and may also contain glycerine.

Flavored liquors may have a base of vodka or white rum, both of which have little taste of their own, or they may have a tequila or brandy base. Typically, a fruit extract and, in some cases, sugar syrup are added to the base spirit.[2]

A growing segment is higher-powered flavored liquors. In that connection, Maple or Honey may be added. Cinnamon has become an important flavoring for many kinds of liquor, including Rum, Whiskey. Brandy, Vodka and Tequila. It is touted as a way to increase sales. There are many cinnamon-infused liquors on the market. See Fireball and discussion therein.

Flavored rice wine, rum, tequila, vodka and whiskey

Flavored rums and vodkas frequently have an alcohol content that is 5–10% ABV less than the corresponding unflavored spirit.

Other flavored liquors

See also

References

  1. Bar & Beverage Book Katsigris, Costas and Thomas, Chris. 2006. ISBN 0-471-64799-3.
  2. The Business of Spirits Rothbaum, Noah. 2007. ISBN 1-4277-5475-6.
  3. http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/13-strangest-vodka-flavors-and-drinks-you-could-actually-make-them-165037
  4. The Food and Wine of Greece Kochilas, Diane. 1993. ISBN 0-312-08783-7.
  5. Regional Greek Cooking Karayanis, Dean. 2008. ISBN 0-7818-1146-5.
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