Sunday, December 6, 2009

Definition of Terms, A-Ba

Aging is the length of time a liquor, liqueur or wine is left in storage to mature.

Allspice is the dried, unripened berry of the pimento tree, cultivated, especially in Jamaica, and native to the West Indies. Allspice is used in: Hot Buttered Rum.

Apple Cider is a fermented, slightly alcoholic drink prepared from the juice of apples, and may be used for apple juice in: Hot Apple Pie.

Apple Juice is the strained juice of the apple, and is used as a mix in: Cinnamon Cider and Hot Apple Pie.

Apple Wedge is an unpared, washed, seeded, slice of apple, and may be placed in a lemon juice and water mixture and refrigerated to prevent discoloration. Apple Wedge is used as a garnish in: Sangria and White Sangria.

Apricot Brandy is a 70 to 80 proof brandy made from apricots, and is used in: Apricot Sour and Zombie.

Apricot Garnish is 1/2 of a pared and seeded apricot, and may be canned, fresh or frozen for use as a garnish in: Apricot Sour.

Banana Liqueur is a liqueur made from bananas and sugar, and is used in: Banana Banshee.

Bar Book is a detailed book of recipes and methods, that almost all bars, cocktail lounges, clubs and many private homes have for reference material, such as this one.

Bar Equipment Supplier is a business that specializes in suppling equipment to bars. cocktail lounges, and clubs for a profit.

Bar Spoon is a longer handled teaspoon than an iced tea spoon, and has a circular handle. It was designed for stirring in a circular motion in a glass shaker, and is also used to measure sugar or bar sugar and other ingredients, and for removing the pulp from lemons and limes.

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