Used to filter drinks [usually stirred drinks] from glass or Boston Shaker.

Spirit higher in quality [usually] and price than Call.

Alcohol by Volume. Measurement of a beverages alcohol content.

Spirit distilled primarily from Wormwood and botanicals. Usually served by dripping ice water over a sugar cube. Has a nasty, but greatly exaggerated, reputation of having hallucinogenic properties in addition to alcohol’s usual effects. Modern derivatives contain trace amounts of Thujone – a chemical found in wormwood and known to cause seizures. [..]

Warm fermented, top fermented beers.  Quickly fermented resulting in higher sugar content. Usually contains hops which give them varying bitterness.

Drink served before a meal to stimulate the appetite.  Popular ones include: Campari, Dry Vermouth, Pernod, and Ricard based drinks. Aperitifs are usually dry.

Blood Alcohol Content

Upper area of bar behind bartender. Often against a wall unless the bar is of an island type. Backbars are used to display liquor, and store glasses, cash register, and other supplies.

45% alcoholic herbal essence most often based on the Gentiana flower and herbs.

Usually refers to Scotch. Scotch created by mixing malts from different distilleries.