cocktail

• Ein kurzes Mischgetränk, das meist aus Spirituosen und weiteren Zutaten besteht, oder eine kleine Speise, die vor dem Essen serviert wird.

A noun referring to a short mixed drink, typically made with spirits and other ingredients, or an appetizer served as a first course at a meal.

1. Mixed alcoholic drinkA2formal

   A short mixed drink typically made with spirits, fruit juice, and other flavorings.

   Gemischtes alkoholisches Getränk

   • She ordered a classic martini cocktail at the bar.
   • The bartender mixed a delicious fruit cocktail.
   • He enjoys trying new cocktail recipes at home.

   Synonymedrinklibationmixed drink

2. Appetizer courseB1formal

   An appetizer served as a first course at a meal, often containing seafood or fruit.

   Vorspeise

   • We started the dinner with a shrimp cocktail.
   • The fruit cocktail was served in a glass bowl.
   • For the first course, they offered a crab cocktail.

   Synonymeappetizerstarter