Nightcap (beverage)

Nightcap (beverage)

A nightcap is an alcoholic beverage drunk right before going to bed. The alcohol content is higher than a wine or beer drink, usually a liqueur or spirit. Traditional nightcaps are brandy or a cream-based liqueur such as Irish cream or a bourbon.

External Links

  • Rules for an Honorable Nightcap, The New York Times [1]



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