Mixology glossary

This glossary is designed to help you get more familiar with many of the ingredients, spirits, or phrases associated with bartending. Click on the first letter of your search to find out more.

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B&B
"Benedictine & Brandy",refers to mixing cognac and Benedictine liqueurs to end up with a drier version of Benedictine
 
Bacardi
A world leader in the distilling business best known for its manufacturing of rum. Some use the name Bacardi when ordering a rum based drink istead of refering to rum.
 
Bailey's Irish Cream Liqueur
The worlds first Irish Cream Liqueur and still the best selling liqueur in the world.
 
Balloon Glass
Originally designed for wine drinking, this big--ten- to fourteen-ounce--glass is being used to serve everything from whiskey to beer and many kinds of cocktails and coolers. May be used when a large wine goblet is specified.
 
Barack Palinka
Eau-de-vie distilled from apricot.
 
Barbados rum
Rum distilled in Barbados. Barbados Rum is generally gold in colour and has a smooth taste.
 
Batavia Arak
Rum made from malted rice and molasses resulting in a rich , aromatic rum.
 
Batida (Brazil)
Any drink made with fruit and rum, often referred to as ``sugarcane brandy.''
 
Benedictine
Originally made by Benedictine monks this liqueur remains a popular liqueur.
 
Bergamot
A brandy-based liqueur from Germany made with bergamot (a citrus fruit)
 
Blackberry brandy
A popular blackberry flavoured liqueur.
 
Blended whiskey
 
Boker's Bitters
A type of aromatic bitter.
 
Boonekamp
A European bitter.
 
Borovicka
A juniper based brandy originally from Czechoslovakia.
 
Bourbon
Bourbon Whiskey is named after the county of Bourbon in Kentucky where it originated. It is distilled from a grain mash and is aged for more than four years in new oak barrels that have been charred.
 
Brandy Snifter
A classic blown-glass globe shaped glass designed to enhance the bouquet of its contents. ( usually brandy or cognac)
 
Bronte
An English liqueur (also known as Yorkshire liqueur.)
 
Byrrh
An orange and quinine apéritif wine from France.
 

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