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| aquavit |
a strong, colorless Scandinavian liquor flavored with caraway seeds. |
| aqua vitae |
gin, brandy, whiskey, or other strong liquor. [1/2 definitions] |
| befuddle |
to stupefy with or as though with liquor. [1/2 definitions] |
| bracer1 |
(informal) a strong, stimulating drink or tonic, esp. of liquor. [1/2 definitions] |
| branch water |
plain water when mixed with liquor. [1/2 definitions] |
| brown-bag |
to bring (liquor) in a brown paper bag into an establishment that does not have a liquor license. [1/3 definitions] |
| buttery2 |
a storeroom for liquor and provisions of a household; larder. |
| cabaret |
a nightclub or restaurant that provides food, liquor, and live entertainment. |
| cellaret |
a cabinet or stand used to hold bottles of wine, liquor, or the like. |
| chaser |
(informal) a drink of a mild beverage, such as beer or water, taken after a drink of hard liquor. [1/2 definitions] |
| cordial |
a sweet, strong alcoholic liquor; liqueur. [1/4 definitions] |
| corn whiskey |
whiskey made from a mash of at least eighty percent corn; corn liquor. |
| dram |
a small amount, as of liquor. [1/4 definitions] |
| drink |
to use alcoholic liquor, esp. to excess. [1/12 definitions] |
| eggnog |
a drink made of beaten eggs, milk or cream, sugar, and often rum or other liquor. |
| flagon |
a large wine or liquor bottle. [1/2 definitions] |
| flambé |
of food, covered with brandy or other liquor and ignited before serving. |
| flask |
a broad, flat metal or glass bottle designed to be carried in the pocket and usu. used to hold liquor. [1/2 definitions] |
| gin1 |
an alcoholic liquor made from grain distilled with juniper berries. [1/2 definitions] |
| heeltap |
a small amount of liquor left in a glass or bottle. |
| highball |
an alcoholic drink containing liquor and a mixer such as water, soda, or the like. [1/4 definitions] |
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