kirschwasser
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of brandy: "kirschwasser" is a clear, colourless fruit brandy made from the fermentation and distillation of morello cherries (a type of sour cherry). It originates from the Black Forest region of Germany, Switzerland, and France, and is traditionally served as a digestif or used in cooking and baking.
Usage Examples
- (A cherry brandy served as an after-dinner drink.)
- (A fruit brandy used as an ingredient in baking.)
Advanced Usage
- "Kirschwasser" in culinary contexts: It is often used to flambé dishes (e.g., cherries jubilee) or to add a subtle cherry aroma to desserts like fondue or chocolate truffles.
- The chef added kirschwasser to the cherries before setting them alight. (The brandy was used for flambéing.)
Variants and Related Words
- Kirsch (n): a shortened, informal term for "kirschwasser," commonly used in English recipes and menus.
- The recipe says to use a tablespoon of kirsch. (A shorter name for the same cherry brandy.)
Synonyms
- Cherry brandy: a general term for any distilled spirit made from cherries, though "kirschwasser" specifically refers to an unsweetened, clear variety from the Black Forest region.
- Eau-de-vie de cerise: the French term for cherry brandy, often used interchangeably with "kirschwasser" in culinary contexts.
Related Idioms
- (No common idioms or phrasal verbs are associated with "kirschwasser," as it is a specific food/drink term.)