Madeira
(n.) A fortified wine made on the Portuguese island of Madeira, located off the coast of Morocco. Production can More
Magnum
(n.): A wine bottle containing 1.5 liters, or double the standard bottle.
Malt
(n. or v.): A term referring to either grains that have been sprouted and then dried, or the process More
Malt Extract
(n.): An ingredient used in making beer, this product—either a syrup or a powder made from concentrating the sugary More
Malt Liquor
(n.) Not actually a liquor, but rather a beer with an ABV above 5 percent with a reputation for More
Martini & Rossi
(n.): Based in Turin, Italy, this company, which produces a variety of vermouths and sparkling wines, is most famous More
Mash
(n.) A mixture of grains and water heated to encourage the extraction of grains’ fermentable sugars. Cereal grains, including More
Mead
(n.) This alcoholic beverage made from honey rivals beer for the distinction of oldest alcoholic beverage, with archeological evidence More
Metaxa
(n.): A Greek brand of flavored brandy. Created in 1888, the proprietary recipe contains grape brandy, muscat wine and More
Mezcal
(n.) A Mexican spirit distilled from the agave plant with a distinctive smoky character (technically, tequila is a type More
Mixer
(n.) Any non-alcoholic component of cocktail or mixed drink, most frequently soda or juice.
Mocktail
(n.) A portmanteau of “mock” and “cocktail,” used to designate a cocktail that contains no alcohol. While this term More
Moonshine
(n.) A spirit produced illegally in the United States, true moonshine can be distilled from any fruits, grains or More
Muddle
(v.) A bartending technique in which a long blunt instrument is used to mash fruits, herbs, sugar or spices. More