(phrase) A Mandarin Chinese expression that translates to “cheers,” “a toast,” or “bottoms up.” Gānbēi is used in most of the same… Read more
Booze terms that begin with G
garnish
(garnish, ingredient) Something used to decorate a beverage. Garnishes are often used with cocktails, but occasionally with neat spirits or non-alcoholic drinks… Read more
genever
(booze type) A juniper berry-flavored spirit that is a predecessor of today’s gin. Genever is most popular in the Netherlands and Belgium where… Read more
gin
(booze type) A distilled spirit that is primarily flavored with juniper berries, along with numerous other botanicals (herbs, spices, and fruits). It… Read more
ginger beer
(ingredient) A non-alcoholic, carbonated beverage made by fermenting ginger and sugar with yeast. Ginger Beer tends to be spicier than ginger… Read more
gold rum
(booze type) Rum that is golden in color and medium-bodied in flavor. Gold rum is typically aged for an intermediate amount of… Read more
grappa
(booze type) A variety of Italian brandy distilled from grape pomace (the solid remains of grapes left over from winemaking). Grappa is… Read more