ratafia

/ˌrætəˈfiːə/
noun
  1. A sweet liqueur made by infusing fruit, nuts, or herbs in alcohol; also a type of small almond-flavored cookie or biscuit.
    • The recipe for ratafia cookies uses ground almonds and a hint of rose water.
    • She baked a batch of ratafia biscuits for the afternoon tea party.
    • The dessert was accompanied by a glass of homemade apricot ratafia.
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