Alcohol: English Vocabulary List

an alcoholic beverage, especially the type containing high amounts of alcohol

"He spent all his money on booze."

"The teenager was caught with a bottle of booze in his backpack at school and was suspended for violating the zero tolerance policy on alcohol."

a beer, especially when served chilled

"Let's have cold one."

"After a long day of yard work, he decided to reward himself with a refreshing cold one."

a cinnamon-flavored whiskey, often consumed as a shot

"He drank Fireball."

"The group of friends celebrated their victory by taking shots of Fireball throughout the evening."

an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes or other fruits

"Vino means wine."

"After a long day, they enjoyed a glass of vino on the patio."

Hennessy cognac, often referenced in hip-hop and popular culture

"He poured some Henny."

"Henny was his drink of choice because he preferred the smooth taste of premium cognac."

to hold or drink two alcoholic beverages at the same time

"He likes to double-fist drinks."

"At the crowded music festival, he decided to double-fist two cold beers so he would not have to wait in line again."

to drink alcohol before attending an event or party

"They pregame before going to the bar."

"The students decided to pregame at their apartment before going to the club to save money on expensive drinks."

the art or skill of creating cocktails by combining different ingredients

"He studies mixology as a hobby."

"The art of mixology required knowledge of flavors techniques and the history of classic cocktails."

a beer, typically served as a single drink

"A home brew."

"He preferred the taste of the locally brewed beer over mass-produced varieties."

an alcoholic drink, sometimes referring specifically to hard liquor

"He drank juice."

"After a long day, he poured himself a generous glass of the potent hard liquor, his favorite juice."

to drink, typically alcohol

"Put down the drink."

"He continued to put down alcoholic beverages despite warnings from his doctor."