Absolut
Swedish vodka produced since 1879 in accordance with over 400 years of Swedish tradition. 80 proof.
Allspice
A ground spice made from an unripe berry with an aroma reminiscent of a cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg blend.
Amaretto
Almond flavored liqueur. 56 proof.
Amaretto di Saronno*
Italian amaretto produced since 1525. Originally created by a widow as a gift to an artist of the Leonardo da Vinci school of art. 56 proof.
Angostura Hitlers*
Aromatic bitters originating in Angostura, Venezuela; now produced in Trinidad
Anisette
A licorice tasting liqueur made from the anise seed. 50 proof.
Apricot Brandy
Apricot flavored brandy. 70 proof.
Armagnac
A type of brandy that has been distilled from wine made from grapes grown in the area surrounding the city of Condom, France. 80 proof.
Amer Picon:
French aperitif bitters, flavoured with orange and gentian
Applejack:
North American name for apple brandy
Aquavit:
Scandinavian grain spirit, usually flavoured with caraway
B&B
A Benedictine and brandy mix. 80 proof.
Bacardi*
A Puerto Rican light rum. 80 proof.
Bailey's Irish Cream
Made in Ireland with Irish liquor and fresh cream. 34 proof.
Benedictine
An herb flavored liqueur produced by the Benedictine monks of France. 80 proof.
Bitters
An aromatic combination of herbs, fruits, roots, barks, seeds, and flowers steeped in an alcohol base and then aged. Non-Alcoholic.
Black Raspberry Liqueur
A black raspberry flavored liqueur. 33 proof.
Blackberry Brandy
Blackberry flavored brandy. 70 proof.
Blended straight whiskey
A blend of straight whiskeys.
Blended whiskey
A blending of straight whiskeys with either light-bodied whiskeys or with neutral alcohols. 80 proof.
Bloody Mary Mix (1/2 gal.)
Add a 46 oz. can tomato juice to '/2 can V-8® with about 7 drops of Tabasco1" sauce and a 7-count of Worcestershire* with 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. A "count" equals "1, 2, 3, etc." not "001,002, ..."
Bols Blue Curacao
Blue colored Dutch West Indian Curacao orange liqueur. Produced under the supervision of the directors of the Royal Distilleries of Erven Lucas Bols in Holland. 60 proof.
Bols Strawberry Liqueur
A superb strawberry liqueur produced under the supervision ot the directors of the Royal Distilleries of Erven Lucas Bols in Holland. 44 proof.
Botlled-in-bond whiskey
At least a 100 proof straight bourbon whiskey that has aged tour or more years in a bonded warehouse kept under federal lock and key. All bottled-in-bond whiskey bears a green government stamp.
Bouillon Mix (1/2 gal.)
Beef bouillon with about 7 drops of Tabasco* sauce and a 7 count of Worcestershire* with 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. A "count" equals "1, 2, 3, etc." not "001, 002, ..."
Bourbon Whiskey
American whiskey made by using at least 51% corn grain mash in a wheat, oats, rye, and barley combination. 86.8 proof.
Brandy
A product of the distillation of wine; or fruit in the case of flavored brandies such as peach or cherry. Cognac and Armagnac are special varieties made from grapes grown in specific areas of France. 80 proof.
Burgundy
A wine named after the region in France where it was first produced.
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