Glossary G
Gewurztraminer refers to an excellent white-
wine grape that is grown in
Germany and California. It is pink and yields a spicy, heavily perfumed,
soft wine.
"Gewurz" means "
spice" in
German.
Gibson refers to a
drink that is identical to the Martini, which is made with gin and Vermouth, except that it is garnished with a white cocktail
onion.
Gibson was named after the illustrator Charles Gibson, the creator of the famous "Gibson Girl."
Glögg -refers to a
Swedish spiced-wine punch containing boiled
fruit and brandy or Aquavit. Glögg is served hot.
Gløgg also refers to
Denmark's hot wine
drink which is popular in December and cold winter nights. Glögg is made from spiced red
wine with
raisins and
almonds.
Golden Cadillac refers to a creamy, gold-colored cocktail made from Galliano, white
Creme de
Cacao, and heavy
cream.