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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.
Gemischter Aufschnitt vom Wild is the German term referring to "cold cuts of game", referring to sliced assorted cold meats of animals killed in a hunt or meat from wild animals used as food
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."
Gimlet refers to a cocktail composed of sugar syrup, lime juice, vodka (or gin) and sometimes soda water.
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.