Foods and Drinks - Alcoholic Drinks

Here you will learn the names of some alcoholic drinks in English such as "spritzer", "sake", and "slivovitz".

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Foods and Drinks
spirit [noun]

a strong alcoholic beverage made by distilling grains, fruits, or vegetables

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absinthe [noun]

a very strong alcoholic drink of green color with anise flavor

a strong and sweet alcoholic drink of yellow or green color, originated in France

cordial [noun]

a strong sweetened alcoholic drink, sometimes with fruit flavor, usually taken after a meal

gin [noun]

a strong alcoholic drink made from grain or malt and flavored with juniper berries

Ex: He enjoys experimenting with different gin cocktails , such as negronis and gimlets .
kirsch [noun]

a clear brandy made from fermented cherries that is often consumed as a digestif or used as a flavoring agent in desserts and cooking

liqueur [noun]

a sweet alcoholic beverage made from a mix of herbs, fruits, and different spices

Ex: The bartender carefully poured the vibrant green liqueur into the cocktail shaker .

a type of liqueur that is made from the distillation of marasca cherries and is often used as a flavoring in cocktails or as a dessert topping

mead [noun]

an alcoholic beverage made from fermented honey and water

Ex: After the harvest , the villagers gathered to celebrate with music , dancing , and plenty of mead .
ouzo [noun]

an anise-flavored liqueur that is popular in Greece and Cyprus

perry [noun]

an alcoholic beverage made from fermented pears

rum [noun]

a strong alcoholic drink made from fermented sugar cane

sake [noun]

an alcoholic drink made from rice, originated in Japan

schnapps [noun]

a type of distilled alcoholic beverage with a high alcohol content, typically flavored with fruit or herbs

scrumpy [noun]

a type of cider made from apples that are left to ferment for an extended period of time

tequila [noun]

a very strong alcoholic drink made in Mexico

Ex: She added a splash of tequila to her homemade salsa for an extra kick of flavor .
vodka [noun]

a strong, clear alcoholic drink made from grain or potatoes, originally from Russia

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a type of fruit brandy made from fermented and distilled plums

an alcoholic beverage made from fermented and distilled apples

brandy [noun]

a strong alcoholic drink made from wine or fruit juice

Ex: They shared a bottle of apple brandy they purchased during their visit to the local distillery .
calvados [noun]

a type of brandy that is made with apples and sometimes pears, originated in Normandy

cognac [noun]

a type of brandy which is of high quality, originated in France

armagnac [noun]

an alcoholic beverage made from fermented and distilled grapes

an alcoholic beverage made from fermented and distilled grain, typically barley and rye

Scotch [noun]

a type of whisky that is made in Scotland, typically from malted barley and aged in oak barrels for at least three years

soju [noun]

a clear, colorless, distilled alcoholic beverage that originated in Korea and is typically made from rice, wheat, or barley

advocaat [noun]

a type of strong drink made with brandy, sugar, and eggs

alcohol [noun]

any drink that can make people intoxicated, such as wine, beer, etc.

Ex: He decided to abstain from alcohol for a month as part of a health challenge .
Bourbon [noun]

American whiskey containing at least 51 percent corn other than rye or malt

Ex: They toasted with Bourbon during the celebration , savoring its warm and aromatic notes .

an alcoholic beverage made from fermented and distilled malted barley

an alcoholic drink with orange flavor, originated in France

‌an alcoholic drink containing gold particles, originated in Poland

an alcoholic drink with orange flavor, originated in France

grappa [noun]

a grape-based alcoholic drink, originated in Italy

poteen [noun]

an alcoholic drink that is illegally produced, usually made from potatoes, originated in Ireland

punch [noun]

a drink made with a mixture of fruit juice, water, spices, and wine or other liquor, served hot or cold

Ex: She used a variety of berries and citrus fruits to create a vibrant and flavorful punch .
raki [noun]

‌a strong alcoholic drink with anise flavor, originated in the Middle East and eastern Europe

short [noun]

a strong alcoholic drink served in a small amount

Ex: The bartender poured a short of rum and slid it across the counter .
spritzer [noun]

a drink made with fizzy water and wine, usually white wine

an alcoholic cocktail made with whisky and ginger wine

baijiu [noun]

a strong, clear, distilled spirit that is widely consumed in China

glogg [noun]

an alcoholic beverage made from red wine, spices, and raisins

whiskey [noun]

a strong alcoholic drink made from grains such as corn and wheat

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pulque [noun]

an alcoholic beverage made from fermented and distilled agave sap