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Distilled liquor

Of or pertaining to any alcoholic beverage obtained by distillation from wine, fermented fruit or plant juice, or from various cereal grains that have first been brewed.

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Distilled liquor

toddy

Beverages; Distilled liquor

Refers to a drink with a hot water base.

tonic

Beverages; Distilled liquor

Carbonated water flavored with fruit extracts, quinine and sweeteners; a very popular mixer.

triple sec

Beverages; Distilled liquor

A clear orange liqueur flavored from the peels of both sweet and bitter oranges. An important ingredient in the famous Margarita cocktail.

tuaca

Beverages; Distilled liquor

A brandy-based liqueur from Italy’s Tuscany region, flavored with citrus fruits and spices, and which tastes not unlike vanilla or butterscotch.

twist

Beverages; Distilled liquor

A small piece of citrus peel (lemon, lime or orange) that is “twisted” over a cocktail, thus releasing the oils of the zest and imparting subtle citrus flavors into the drink.

vermouth

Beverages; Distilled liquor

Fortified wine flavored with herbs, flowers, spices and seeds. The two styles of vermouth are sweet and dry. All vermouth is made from white wine, but sweet vermouth is a reddish color with a ...

virgin

Beverages; Distilled liquor

Refers to a cocktail made without alcohol.

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