2006-07-16 08:04:49 · 7 answers · asked by sammy 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Liqueurs and dessert wines are served after meals for the same reason that desserts are served after meals--their intense sweetness overwhelms other flavors.
They should not be served during the meal. It would not be possible to enjoy the main course with that much competition from the liqueur.
2006-07-16 08:10:26 · answer #1 · answered by Chuck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are commonly known as digestifs. They're syrupy and sweet, and they help you digest your dinner after you've pigged out. My favorite is Cointreau.
Try it, it really works! They're served in tiny little glasses so you don't go overboard.
2006-07-16 16:36:48 · answer #2 · answered by katzchen75 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's like a desert for grown ups.
2006-07-16 17:15:13 · answer #3 · answered by LOLZ123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they don't enhance the flavor of food, quite the contrary, they disturb the subtle flavors of fine cooking
2006-07-16 15:13:10 · answer #4 · answered by Joy L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
liqueurs are sweet.
2006-07-16 15:14:37 · answer #5 · answered by monterey man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To aid in digestion.
2006-07-16 17:22:37 · answer #6 · answered by tiger_skratch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause your family is more traditional :P
2006-07-16 20:36:55 · answer #7 · answered by escaped_mental_case 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋