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Blackberry Brandy: Blackberry flavored brandy. 70 proof.

Blended Whiskey: Blended whiskey came into prominence in the United States during world war II, when distillers made the most of their dwindling stocks of whiskey by mixing them with unaged grain-neutral spi . . . View Full Definition

Bloody Mary Mix: Add a 46 oz. Can tomato juice to '/2 can V-8® with about 7 drops of Tabasco1' sauce and a 7-count of Worcestershire* with 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. A 'count' equals '1, 2, 3, etc.' . . . View Full Definition

Blue Curacao: A liqueur made from white Curacao and blue coloring

Bols Blue Curacao: Blue colored Dutch West Indian Curacao orange liqueur. Produced under the supervision of the directors of the Royal Distilleries of Erven Lucas Bols in Holland. 60 proof.

Bols Strawberry Liqueur: A superb strawberry liqueur produced under the supervision ot the directors of the Royal Distilleries of Erven Lucas Bols in Holland. 44 proof.

Borouvicka: A Czechoslovakian juniper brandy similar to gin.

Botlled-In-Bond Whiskey: At least a 100 proof straight bourbon whiskey that has aged tour or more years in a bonded warehouse kept under federal lock and key. All bottled-in-bond whiskey bears a green government stamp.

Bouillon Mix: Beef bouillon with about 7 drops of Tabasco* sauce and a 7 count of Worcestershire* with 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. A 'count' equals '1, 2, 3, etc.' not '001, 002, ...'

Bourbon: An American whiskey distilled from a fermented mash of grain that is at least 51% corn. Bourbon is aged for at least two years in new charred oak barrels. Bourbon, a true American whiskey, o . . . View Full Definition

Bourbon Whiskey: American whiskey made by using at least 51% corn grain mash in a wheat, oats, rye, and barley combination. 86.8 proof.

Brandy: Brandy is distilled from a fermented mash of grapes or other fruit and the aged in white oak casks at least two years and usually bottled at 80 proof. Cognac is an exceptionally smooth brand . . . View Full Definition

Bucks: Drink made with an ounce or so of liquor and lemon juice plus ginger ale, and topped with a twist of lemon.

Burgundy: A wine named after the region in France where it was first produced.

Cabernet: A type of red wine, high in tannin and medium to full bodied with a distinctive flavor of black currant (Cabernet Sauvignon)

Caloric Punch: A Scandanavian liqueur made from batavia, arak, tea, lemon peel and 70 other spices. Also called caloric punch for its warming properties.

Calvados: One of the world's great brands of apple brandy. Produced in Normandy.

Campari: A highly popular Italian patent apertif. Usually served on the rocks with soda, Campari is very dry with a strong quinine taste.

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