Vodka

(n.) A close relative to neutral grain spirit, vodka is made by distilling almost anything—potatoes, grains, fruits, sugar—to above More

Virgin

(adj.) A cocktail made without alcohol, a term most frequently applied to frozen drinks, such as Daiquiris.

Vermouth

(n.) A fortified aromatized wine, vermouth is made by adding a neutral grain spirit to a low-alcohol wine, then More

Up

(Adj.) A drink order requesting that a cocktail or spirit be shaken or stirred with ice, then strained and More

Twist

(n.) A thin slice of fresh citrus fruit peel used as a cocktail garnish that when squeezed or flamed More

Triple Sec

(n.) One of the two main styles of sweetened orange liqueur, triple sec is thought to have been invented More

Tonic Water

(n.) This soda flavored with quinine became popular as a malaria-prevention tonic in the 18th century. In the 17th More

Tequila

(n.) One of Mexico’s most famous exports, tequila is made from the heart of the blue agave plants grown More

Tennessee Whiskey

(n.) This straight bourbon whiskey made in Tennessee must be distilled from a mash of at least 51-percent corn, More

Tall

(adj.) A catchall category for cocktails that use a non-alcoholic mixer, usually juice or soda, and served over ice More