I. Alcoholic Beverages
A. Fermented Beverages
In food production, fermentation is any process in which “the activity of microorganisms” brings about a desirable change to a foodstuff or beverage.
Beer
Wine
B. Distilled Beverages
The distillation of fermented products produces distilled beverages with a high alcohol content. Distillation is the process of separating the components or substances from a liquid mixture by using boiling and condensation.
Spirits
Spirit is an alcoholic drink produced by distillation of grains, fruits, vegetables, or sugar, that have already gone through alcoholic fermentation.
Liqueur
A liqueur is an alcoholic drink composed of spirits and additional flavorings such as fruits and herbs. Liqueurs have less alcohol than spirits.
Bitters
Bitters is traditionally an alcoholic preparation flavored with botanical matter for a bitter or bittersweet flavor. It is usually used for preparing cocktails.
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| Whiskey | Rum |
| Vodka | Mezcal |
| Tequila | Brandy |
| Gin | Vermouth |
| Berry liqueurs | Herbal liqueurs |
| Chocolate liqueurs | a. Anise-flavored liqueurs |
| Coffee liqueurs | b. Other herbal liqueurs |
| Cream liqueurs | Honey liqueurs |
| Crème liqueurs | Nut-flavored liqueurs |
| Flower liqueurs | Whisky liqueurs |
| Fruit liqueurs | Other liqueurs |
| Digestive Bitters | Cocktail Bitters |
II. Non-Alcoholic Beverages
