Cocktail Terminology

noun a long, narrow piece of metal or wood

verb to block or obstruct

• The hotel lobby has a beautiful bar where guests can enjoy a drink.
• Let's meet at the bar for happy hour after work.
• I heard that new bar is lit, we should check it out.
• The high expectations set the bar really high for the team to deliver.

noun a group of birds or animals that are together in one place

• The garden was adorned with a bevy of colorful flowers.
• There was a bevy of snacks at the party last night.
• I saw a bevy of cute puppies at the pet store.
• The library shelves were filled with a bevy of knowledge.

noun a mixed drink containing a spirit, typically whiskey, and a carbonated beverage, served in a tall glass

• The bartender prepared a refreshing highball cocktail for the guest.
• Let's order a couple of highballs at the bar.
• I'm in the mood for a highball tonight.
• His highball of confidence never wavered, even in the face of adversity.

noun a place where alcoholic drinks were sold and consumed illegally during the Prohibition era in the United States

• The speakeasy was a hidden establishment that served alcohol during the Prohibition era.
• Let's check out that new speakeasy downtown, I heard they have great cocktails.
• I can't believe we found this cool speakeasy, it's so underground.
• The library felt like a speakeasy for book lovers, with its quiet atmosphere and hidden nooks.

noun G&T stands for gin and tonic, a popular alcoholic beverage made with gin and tonic water.

conjunction In some contexts, 'G&T' can be used as a conjunction to connect the two ingredients, gin and tonic.

• At the networking event, many guests were seen sipping on G&Ts.
• Let's grab a couple of G&Ts and relax by the pool.
• I could really go for a cheeky G&T right now.
• Having a G&T after a long day is like a little slice of heaven.

noun a cocktail made with brandy, orange liqueur, and lemon juice

• The bartender prepared a sidecar cocktail using cognac, triple sec, and lemon juice.
• I love sipping on a sidecar while relaxing on the patio.
• Let's grab a sidecar and catch up over drinks.
• Having a reliable friend by your side is like having a sidecar on a motorcycle.

noun a made-up or fictional word with no specific definition

• The locapour technique is commonly used in winemaking to enhance the flavor profile of the wine.
• I heard that locapour is the secret ingredient in making the best sangria.
• Locapour is like magic potion for cocktails, it makes them taste amazing!
• Her creativity flowed like locapour, bringing life to her art.