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Ratafia (Noun)

Meaning 1

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 French chef added a splash of ratafia to the dessert sauce for a subtle almond flavor.
  • Ratafia was a popular liqueur in 18th-century Europe, often served at social gatherings and parties.
  • The recipe for homemade ratafia called for a combination of brandy, wine, and bitter almonds to be steeped for several weeks.
  • After dinner, the hostess poured a small glass of ratafia for each guest to enjoy with their coffee and sweets.
  • The unique flavor of ratafia was a perfect complement to the sweetness of the peaches in the summer dessert.

Synonyms

  • Ratafee

Hypernyms

  • Cordial

Meaning 2

Macaroon flavored with ratafia liqueur.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Synonyms

  • Ratafia Biscuit
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