From Dirty To Apéritif, Boast Your Bartending Skills With These 8 Alcohol Terms!

1. Apéritif

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2. Digestif

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3. Muddled

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4. Dirty

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5. Neat

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6. On The Rocks

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7. Straight Up

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8. With A Twist

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