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.
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Meaning 2
Macaroon flavored with ratafia liqueur.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.