CEFR B2

bourbon cocktail

noun

Meaning

A mixed alcoholic drink made with bourbon whiskey as the primary ingredient, often combined with sugar, bitters, water, and sometimes a garnish.

Examples

The bartender expertly mixed a Manhattan, a sophisticated bourbon cocktail.
For a sweet and smooth taste, try a Mint Julep, a refreshing bourbon cocktail.

Synonyms: whiskey drink, mixed drink, alcoholic beverage, libation

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bourbon cocktail (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈbɜːbən ˈkɒkteɪl

Definition

A mixed alcoholic drink made with bourbon whiskey as the primary ingredient, often combined with sugar, bitters, water, and sometimes a garnish.

Examples

The bartender expertly mixed a Manhattan, a sophisticated bourbon cocktail.
For a sweet and smooth taste, try a Mint Julep, a refreshing bourbon cocktail.

How to Use bourbon cocktail

bourbon cocktail (collocation): A mixed drink where bourbon is the main alcoholic ingredient. — "The bar offers a wide selection of bourbon cocktails."

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