Glossary of Bar Terms, Liquors & Ingredients

 


 

– V –

Van der Hum – a South African brandy-based liqueur
which is flavored with naartjies (tangerine-like orange variety),
nutmeg and other spices.

Vermouth – an aperitif wine derived from grapes.

 

Vodka – a clear spirit that is generally
made from grain, but can be distilled from other starches such as
potatoes, corn and beets. Vodkas are commonly flavored with essences
of citrus or other fruits, or spices such as pepper.

– W –

Whiskey / Whisky- a spirit distilled from fermented
grain mash, stored in oak containers.

White Magic – a brand of white rum distilled by Caroni
in Trinidad.