Drink Focus Dictionary

alcohol by volume (ABV): Indicates the percentage of pure ethyl alcohol in a drink.

 

aperitif: Any drink consumed before eating to improve appetite.

 

bitters: A family of alcoholic spirits flavored with bitter herbs.

 

celery salt: A salt used to frost glasses and flavor drinks.

 

chaser: Any drink consumed immediately after drinking a shot of alcohol. Beer, water and soda are common chasers.

 

cider: A sparkling apple juice. Cider comes as both an alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage.

 

cobbler: A drink where fruit juice is mixed with spirits or wine. Served in a tall glass.

 

cocktail master: A bartending tool used in the creation of layered drinks.

 

coconut cream: A popular mix for many tropical cocktails, coconut cream is a thick liquid extracted from coconut meat.

 

cooler: A drink in which the main ingredients are fruit juice, spirits and a carbonized beverage. Often served in a tall glass.

 

crusta: Any drink where the lip of the glass is frosted with sugar or salt.

 

cup: A punch served in a pitcher instead of a bowl.

 

dash: A unit of measurement. One dash equals approximately one-sixth of a teaspoon.

 

eggnog: A seasonal winter drink where spirits are combined with egg, sugar and milk.