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Liqueurs are flavored and sweetened, often colored spirits. They are also known as cordials.  Liqueurs should contain sugar at least 2-2.5% by volume whereas cream or crème liqueurs should contain 2.5%-10% of sugar by volume. The name comes from the Latin word liquefacere which means to dissolve or melt- this is the manner by which a number of liqueurs acquire their flavors. History: It was said that liqueurs originated in Europe by the monks over there during 13th    century. Monks used to make herbal medicine by mixing with alcohol, thus it entered the market. In 1533, a girl named Catherine de Medici daughter of an Italian monk married Henry- 2 of France and gave all secret recipes of making liqueurs. Thus France takes the pride of introducing liqueurs to the world. In 1575, Mr. Lucas bols started his distillery to produce liqueur in Holland, the bols distillery till now delivers the best quality liqueurs to the world. Making liqueurs: All liqueurs are ...