Cocktail Ingredients

10 words in this vocabulary list

noun a color between yellow and green

adjective of a color between yellow and green

  • The painting featured a vibrant shade of chartreuse in the background.
  • I bought a new chartreuse dress for the party this weekend.
  • That chartreuse car is really cool!
  • Her personality is like a burst of chartreuse in a sea of gray.

gin

noun a strong alcoholic spirit distilled from grain mash and flavored with juniper berries

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  • The bartender served a classic gin martini to the gentleman.
  • Let's grab a couple of gin and tonics at the bar.
  • I heard she's a fan of gin, so let's bring a bottle to the party.
  • The idea of starting a new business is like mixing different ingredients to create a unique gin cocktail.

rum

noun a strong alcoholic drink distilled from sugarcane or molasses

adjective relating to or characteristic of rum

  • The sailors stored barrels of rum in the ship's hold for the long voyage.
  • Let's grab a bottle of rum and have a good time on the beach.
  • I heard he's been hitting the rum pretty hard lately.
  • The rumors about their relationship were like a strong rum, spreading quickly and intoxicating everyone.

noun a strong alcoholic drink, typically flavored with fruit or herbs

  • The bartender served a glass of schnapps to the guests at the reception.
  • Let's do shots of schnapps before hitting the dance floor!
  • I'm feeling a bit tipsy from all that schnapps we drank last night.
  • The success of the business deal was like taking a shot of schnapps, quick and powerful.

noun strong alcoholic drinks

  • The ancient ritual was believed to summon the spirits of the ancestors.
  • I can feel the spirits of this place, can't you?
  • Let's go to that haunted house and see if we can spot some spirits!
  • The team's win lifted the spirits of the entire community.

noun a number that is three times as large as another

verb to make three times as large or as numerous

adjective consisting of three parts or things

  • The company reported a triple increase in profits this quarter.
  • I scored a triple in the bowling game last night!
  • She's always triple checking everything before submitting it.
  • His betrayal felt like a triple stab in the back.

verb to beat or strike with a whip or similar instrument

adjective having been beaten or struck with a whip

  • The chef whipped the cream until it formed stiff peaks.
  • I whipped up a quick dinner for us before the movie.
  • He got whipped in the video game tournament last night.
  • The strong winds whipped through the trees during the storm.

noun a citrus fruit originating in East Asia, closely related to the mandarin orange

  • The chef used yuzu to add a citrusy flavor to the dish.
  • I love the refreshing taste of yuzu in my drinks.
  • Yuzu is the bomb when it comes to flavoring!
  • Her personality is like yuzu - bright and zesty.

noun a green aniseed-flavored liqueur that is derived from botanicals including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium, commonly referred to as wormwood

  • The bartender prepared a traditional absinth cocktail for the distinguished guest.
  • Let's try some absinth shots tonight, it's gonna be wild!
  • Absinth is known as the green fairy among enthusiasts.
  • The artist's creativity flowed like absinth, inspiring everyone around him.

noun a highly alcoholic anise-flavored spirit derived from botanicals including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium, commonly known as wormwood

  • Absinthe is a distilled spirit that is known for its high alcohol content and strong anise flavor.
  • I tried absinthe for the first time last night and it was surprisingly smooth.
  • Let's go grab some absinthe and have a wild night out!
  • The artist's creativity flowed like absinthe, uninhibited and intense.