Absinthe
(n.) This boldly-flavored spirit is flavored with a distinct mix of herbs and botanicals, most often anise, fennel and More
Absinthe Fountain
This theatrical accessory used to dispense ice cold water can be used in the traditional preparation of absinthe along with More
Absinthe Spoon
(n.) Used in the ritual of preparing absinthe, this perforated spoon sits atop a glass of absinthe to hold More
ABV
(n.) An abbreviation for “alcohol by volume.” In the United States, producers are required to list the ABV of More
Acholado
(n.) A Peruvian pisco made from several varieties of grape, as opposed to the “puro” style, which is made More
Advocaat
(n.) A Dutch liqueur made from brandy, sugar and eggs. This shelf-stable eggnog-like product is typically thick like pudding, More
Agave
(n.) A cactus-like perennial plant native to the American Southwest and Mexico that yields a starchy heart (the piña) More
Agave Nectar
(n.) A sweetener made from the agave plant. To make agave nectar, juice is extracted from the ripe heart More
Age
A quantifiable amount of time between a product’s creation and either its on-sale date or consumption. For spirits, age More
Aguardiente
(n.) A generic term for a spirit distilled from a fermented fruit base or sugarcane that is defined differently More
Alcohol
(n.) Alcohol meant for consumption is known more scientifically as ethyl alcohol or ethanol, made as a byproduct from More
Allocation
(n.) A set number of bottles that a winery or distributor will release to a restaurant, consumer or store; More
Amaretto
(n.) This almond-flavored liqueur is distilled from apricot pits or almonds. The name is thought to be the diminutive More
Amaro
(n.) A type of bitter Italian liqueur typically consumed as an apéritif or digestif. Part of the potable bitter More
Amber Ale
(n.) Less a distinct style of beer than a description of its color, an amber ale is typically deep More
Angel’s Share
(n.) The small amount of spirit or wine that evaporates while the liquid is aging in barrels.
Aperitif (Aperitivo)
(n.) An umbrella of a drink category relating to the time of consumption rather than a specific drink, an More
Appellation
(n.) A geographic boundary wherein certain winemaking and grape-growing rules must be followed in order for the wine to More
Aquavit
(n.) Similar in structure to gin, this Scandinavian spirit is distilled from grains or potatoes, and flavored with caraway More
Atomizer
(n.) A piece of bartending equipment that allows liquids to be sprayed in a fine mist. Most often thought More
Back
(n.) A secondary order meant to complement the first at a bar served in a separate glass. (e.g. “I More
Backbar
(n.) The area behind the bar with shelves for storing glassware, equipment or extra bottles of liquor.
Bar Spoon
(n.) A bartending tool; usually a long, thin-handled spoon used for stirring, mixing, and layering drinks. A good spoon More
Bitters
(n.) A high-proof alcohol infused with herbs, roots and spices. Invented as a medicinal tonic, they were originally meant More
Blend
(v.) A cocktail-making technique that involves mixing the ingredients of a cocktail with ice in an electronic blender; the More
Bottled in Bond
(phrase) A legal term referring to American spirits (usually whiskey) that have been processed according to regulation of the More
Bourbon Whiskey
(n.) This American subset of whiskey is made from distilling a fermented mash of at least 51-percent corn and More
Brandy
(n.) Brandy is a spirit distilled from fermented fruit juice or fruits. Though most commonly associated with the French More
Buck (Mule)
(n.) Falling under the umbrella of Coolers, this family of drinks distinguishes itself by the addition of ginger ale More
Build in Glass
(phrase) A cocktail-making technique where the unmixed ingredients are poured directly into the serving glass. A cocktail stirrer or More
Cachaça
(n.) Invented in the 16th century soon after Portuguese colonialists introduced sugarcane to Brazil, cachaça is a spirit distilled More
Call Drink
(n.) A drink order in which the specific brand of liquor is specified. (e.g. “I would like a Hendrick’s More
Canadian Whisky
(n.) Legally, Canadian whisky must be distilled from fermented grains, aged for three years in wood casks and bottled More
Cask
(n.) Wooden barrels, or casks, have been used for millennia to transport liquids throughout Asia and Europe, falling out More
Chartreuse
(n.) Invented by Carthusian Monks in the early-16th century for medicinal purposes, Chartreuse is one of the earliest-known herbal More
Chaser
(n.) A mild beverage, usually water or beer, sipped after consuming a shot of hard liquor, or a shot More