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Cabernet- a type of red wine, high in tannin and medium to full bodied with a distinctive flavor of black currant (Cabernet Sauvignon)
Campari- a bright red type of orange bitters named after its Italian inventor
Canadian Whiskey- a liquor made from corn, rye, and barley; always blended and usually aged for six or more years in oak casks
Cappuccino- a coffee with frothy milk on top, sprinkled with cinnamon and grated chocolate
Carob Powder- powder made out of carob tree pods. The carob is an evergreen that grows around the Mediterranean
Chambord- a French liqueur made from small black raspberries
Chambraise- a French liqueur made from small strawberries
Chartreuse- an herb-based cordial that comes in either yellow or green varieties; created by Carthusian monks in France in the early 17th century
Chaser- a mild drink, such as beer, taken after a hard liquor
Chicken Bouillon- chicken stock or broth
Cider- an alcoholic drink made from the fermentation of apple juice
Cocktail- a chilled alcoholic drink made from a combination of liquors and flavorings (mixed drinks)
Coffee Liqueur- a coffee-flavored alcohol
Cognac- a fine brandy from the Cognac region in France
Cointreau- a high-quality orange-flavored liqueur made from the skins of Curacao oranges; the generic term is Curacao which if redistilled clear is called triple sec
Collins- a tall drink made with liquor (gin or vodka is the norm), sour mix and club soda
Cooler- a drink made with wine or another spirit and a carbonated mixer
Cordials- sweetened spirits distilled from fruits, seeds, herbs and peels; also known as liqueurs
Cranberry Liqueur- a cranberry-flavored cordial
Cream of Coconut- a coconut syrup used in many exotic drinks, especially Pina Coladas
Creme Liqueurs- a group of liqueurs with a high sugar content with a consistency of cream
Curacao- a delicate orange-flavored liqueur


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