Terms

• Shot – 1 or 1.5 oz (3 to 5 cl) of liquor in a shot glass, to be drunk in one quick motion; in the mouth and immediately down the throat without tasting (shooting)

• Neat – said of liquor taken alone in a short glass, no ice or water (the term “straight,” “straight up,” or just “Up” is often used erroneously)

• On the Rocks – said of liquor taken in a short glass with ice

• Chug – to drink large volumes of alcohol quickly

• Nursing a drink – Usually derisively, to imply a patron is drinking too slowly

• Scull – another term meaning to drink large volumes of alcohol quickly

• Chaser – a drink to be consumed directly subsequent to another drink, ie: a whiskey following a pint of beer, or, more commonly, in reverse order, eg: water after tequila, or Coca Cola after a shot of vodka

• Straight-up – served chilled, by shaking with ice, then straining

• With a twist – served with a twist of citrus peel, either lemon or lime

• Shaken – referring to the method of mixing or chilling of alcohol(s), using a cocktail shaker

• Stirred – referring to the method of mixing or chilling of alcohol(s)