boissons spiritueuses

Definitions of boissons spiritueuses
  1. noun
    the liquid in which vegetables or meat have be cooked
    synonyms: boissons alcoolisées, spiritueux
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    type of:
    bouillon, sauce
    liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces
  2. noun
    an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
    synonyms: spiritueux
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    eau-de-vie
    distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
    gin
    strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
    tequila
    Mexican liquor made from fermented juices of an agave plant
    vodka
    unaged colorless liquor originating in Russia
    whisky
    a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
    calvados
    dry apple brandy made in Normandy
    cognac
    high quality grape brandy distilled in the Cognac district of France
    kirsch
    from fermented juice of black morello cherries
    grog
    rum cut with water
    whisky de maïs
    whiskey distilled from a mash of not less than 80 percent corn
    type of:
    alcool, boisson alchoolisée, boissons alcoolisées, spiritueux
    a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
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