Kräuterlikör

herbal liqueur

noun KROY-ter-lee-koer Rare

Usage Note

Kräuterlikör is a category of bitter or sweet liqueurs made from herb, root, and spice blends. Well-known examples include Jägermeister and Underberg. Often drunk as a digestif (Verdauungsschnaps) after heavy meals.

Examples

"Nach dem Festessen wurde ein kleiner Kräuterlikör gereicht."

Natural Translation

After the festive meal a small herbal liqueur was served.

Literal Translation

After the festive meal was a small herbal liqueur served.

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