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Sauternes: A delicate sweet white wine from the Bordeaux region of France, made from grapes that have been infected with noble rot.

Schnapps: The word 'schnapps' (from the German Schnappen, to snap) refers to a mixture of vodka, gin, brandy or other spirit. In Scandanavia the word is snaps and almost always means Akvavit. In the U . . . View Full Definition

Scotch: Scotch whiskey is produced only in Scotland. Some Scotch whiskeys sold in the United States are produced in Scotland and then bottled in the U.S. Most are blends of malt whiskeys and grain w . . . View Full Definition

Scotch Whisky: Blends are a mixture of about 40 per cent malt and 60 per cent grain whisky and are most suitable tor cocktails -single malts should be drunk neat or diluted with water

Sherry: Wines produced in the region surrounding the city of Jerez, Spain. A unique 'solera' aging process greatly enhances the maturity of the taste

Shooter: A straight shot of spirits taken neat.

Simple Syrup: A combination of water and granulated sugar that, when boiled, condenses into a clear, sweet syrup

Sint Maarten Guavaberry: This liqueur is made from local guavaberries on the island of St. Maarten/St. Martin.

Skyy Citrus Vodka: Vodka flavored with lime, lemon, tangerine, orange, grapefruit.

Skyy Cosmo Mix: Non-alcoholic mix flavored with lime, cranberry, orange.

Slammer: A cocktail mixed by slamming it on the bar

Slings: Made like sangarees with the addition of lemon juice and a twist of lemon peel. Served in an old fashioned glass.

Slivovitz: A European plum brandy whose base fruit is a particular variety of black plum called Madjarka.

Sloe Gin: Sloe gin is a liqueur made from the sloe berry, a kind of small, wild plum, which is soaked in gin.

Smashes: Small juleps, served in an old fashioned glass. Made from muddled sugar, ice cubes, whiskey, gin, rum or brandy and soda water.

Soda Water: Salted water or water with other aditives often added to many mix drinks.

Soju: Soju literally means: burning liquor. It collectively covers all distilled liquors in its broadest sense. However, when Koreans say, 'soju,' they generally are referring to a distilled liqu . . . View Full Definition

Sour: A spirit-based cocktail containing sugar, and lemon or lime juice

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