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[[file:Muskateller_classic.jpg|thumb|100px|left|Muskatetller Kümmel]] | |||
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A cordial is any invigorating and stimulating preparation such as a peppermint cordial. The term derives from obsolete medical usage, as various beverages were concocted which were believed to be beneficial to one's health, especially for the heart (''cordialis'' in Latin). | A cordial is any invigorating and stimulating preparation such as a peppermint cordial. The term derives from obsolete medical usage, as various beverages were concocted which were believed to be beneficial to one's health, especially for the heart (''cordialis'' in Latin). | ||
[[ | [[Alcoholic]] cordials are also known as [[liqueurs]]. | ||
In the United Kingdom and Australia, cordial is an extremely sweet (usually entirely artificial) non-alcoholic drink concentrate that is mixed with water to taste. This cordial is said to have some medical properties for stomach problems. | In the United Kingdom and Australia, cordial is an extremely sweet (usually entirely artificial) non-alcoholic drink concentrate that is mixed with water to taste. This cordial is said to have some medical properties for stomach problems. | ||
According to Irving Hirsch: | |||
Cordials are usually produced with spirits as a base. The best cordials have [[brandy]] as a base. The flavor is imparted to the cordials by first distilling the [[fruit|fruits]] or herbs in order to produce an extract, then distilling the brandy with the extract, thereby producing a clean and perfectly homogenous flavor. | |||
Examples of cordials are [[Chartreuse]], [[Creme de Cacao]], [[Creme de Menthe]], and the commercially successful, [[metallic gold]] infused [[Goldschlager]]. | |||
Please check out some of our known recipes for cordials: | |||
[[Irish Cream Liqueur]], [[Kahlua Recipes]], [[cordials or Liqueurs]] | |||
[[Category:Glossary]] | |||
[[Category:Spirits]] | |||
Recipes: [[Cordials and Liqueurs]] | |||
[[Category:Spirits]] | [[Category:Spirits]] | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | [[Category:Glossary]] | ||
Revision as of 20:13, 24 October 2017
A cordial is any invigorating and stimulating preparation such as a peppermint cordial. The term derives from obsolete medical usage, as various beverages were concocted which were believed to be beneficial to one's health, especially for the heart (cordialis in Latin).
Alcoholic cordials are also known as liqueurs.
In the United Kingdom and Australia, cordial is an extremely sweet (usually entirely artificial) non-alcoholic drink concentrate that is mixed with water to taste. This cordial is said to have some medical properties for stomach problems.
According to Irving Hirsch:
Cordials are usually produced with spirits as a base. The best cordials have brandy as a base. The flavor is imparted to the cordials by first distilling the fruits or herbs in order to produce an extract, then distilling the brandy with the extract, thereby producing a clean and perfectly homogenous flavor.
Examples of cordials are Chartreuse, Creme de Cacao, Creme de Menthe, and the commercially successful, metallic gold infused Goldschlager.
Please check out some of our known recipes for cordials:
Irish Cream Liqueur, Kahlua Recipes, cordials or Liqueurs
Recipes: Cordials and Liqueurs