#liqueurs #liquors #thebeverageclass #beveragebr The world of cocktails and spirits has many terms that are so what's the difference between a spirit and a liquor? Is there one? And just as spirits is the same thing as liquor, a liqueur is basically the same as a cordial a liqueur is a type of spirit that has been sweetened and flavoured with herbs, roots, plants, flowers, fruits, dairy products, honey, spices or beans.