Ratafee (Noun)
Meaning
Sweet liqueur made from wine and brandy flavored with plum or peach or apricot kernels and bitter almonds.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The bartender carefully poured a small amount of ratafee into the cocktail, adding a subtle yet distinct flavor to the drink.
- Ratafee was a popular ingredient in many 19th-century desserts, particularly those featuring stone fruits like plums and peaches.
- The chef decided to use ratafee instead of regular liqueur to give the cake a unique and sophisticated taste.
- After dinner, the hostess served a small glass of ratafee to each of her guests, who appreciated the sweet and slightly bitter flavor.
- The recipe for the traditional French dessert called for a generous amount of ratafee, which was carefully infused into the creamy filling.