Burnt: Refers to a burnt martini, a martini with a small amount of scotch added; some recipes call for a 1:2 ratio of scotch to gin, while others call for just A few drops of scotch.
Cooler: An alcohol-based, pre-mixed bottled drink available in a variety of alcohols: vodka, rum, wine in a variety of flavors such as Smirnoff Ice, Wildberry cooler, Mike's Hard Lemonade.
Deep waiting: For example, 2deep, 3deep, etc., refers to the number of people waiting in line at the bar to get drinks.
Flame: To ignite a drink; sambuca is often lit and heated before drinking. Another common flaming liquor is 151 rum, which is very flammable. Do not light a drink unless you are a trained professional.
Jigger: A small, hourglass-shaped measuring device used by bartenders to accurately pour drinks.
Long: A mixed drink served in a tall glass of considerable capacity, usually 6-9 ounces
Mixer: A non-alcoholic substance that accompanies alcohol in a beverage; can be water, soda, juice, energy drink, etc.
Pony Shot Cup: 1 oz bullet cup instead of the standard 1.5 oz bullet cup
Premium premium liquor: premium alcohol or top-notch spirits (for example, the gin commonly used in bars is Beefeater, and premium liquor is Tanqueray)
Rocks glass: Also called an old-fashioned glass or lowball, it is the standard glassware for serving wine on the rocks.
Shooter: A small mixed drink, usually about 2-3 ounces
Shot Cup: Single-use 1.5 oz pure liquor
Virgin: a non-alcoholic drink
Well drinks: usually the lowest-cost drinks available in bars
