Mixology Terminology

verb to drink or absorb something, typically alcohol

• It is important to imbibe knowledge from various sources to broaden your understanding.
• I love to imbibe different types of tea to relax after a long day.
• Let's imbibe some brews at the bar tonight.
• She seemed to imbibe the essence of the story, understanding its deeper meaning.

noun a drink laced with a drug to make someone unconscious or incapacitated

• The suspect was accused of slipping a Mickey Finn into the victim's drink.
• I heard that bartender is known for serving Mickey Finns to rowdy customers.
• Watch out for that guy, he's been known to spike drinks with a Mickey Finn.
• The shady businessman tried to pull a Mickey Finn on his competitors by spreading false information.

noun a rapid back-and-forth movement

verb to move quickly up and down or back and forth

• The earthquake caused the ground to shake violently.
• I love to shake my hips when I dance.
• Let's shake things up and try something new.
• His words shook me to my core.

noun a cocktail made with crème de cassis and champagne

• At the elegant cocktail party, guests were served Kir royale upon arrival.
• Let's order some Kir royales at the bar, they're so delicious!
• I'm craving a Kir royale right now, it's my go-to drink for a fancy night out.
• The sunset looked like a Kir royale in the sky, with its deep red and purple hues.