Kahlua
A popular coffee liqueur from Mexico, known for its rich, sweet taste and coffee notes. Kahlua is an important ingredient in the classic White Russian cocktail.
Kamikaze
A spicy cocktail made with equal parts vodka, triple sec and lime juice, often served as a shot.
Keg
A container, usually made of metal, used for the storage and transportation of beer. Kegs are often used in bars and restaurants to serve beer fresh from the keg.
Kentucky Bourbon
An American whiskey produced exclusively in Kentucky. This bourbon must be made from a mash with at least 51% corn and matured in new, burnt-out oak barrels.
Kettle
A large vessel often used in breweries to boil the wort, an important process in beer production.
Kir
French cocktail made from white wine and a dash of crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur).
Kirsch
A clear, colorless cherry brandy from Germany and Switzerland, obtained by distilling fermented cherries.
Kirsch spirit
A cherry brandy that is produced in a similar way to kirsch, but often has a higher alcohol content and a stronger cherry flavor.
Kit
In cocktail making, a kit refers to the necessary utensils of a bartender such as a shaker, jigger and strainer.
Kiwi liqueur
A liqueur with the taste of kiwi fruit, which is often used in tropical cocktails to give them a fruity note.
Knickerbocker
A classic rum cocktail made from rum, raspberry syrup, orange liqueur and lemon juice, which was very popular in the 19th century.
Kombucha
A fermented, sometimes slightly alcoholic tea drink that is prized for its health-promoting properties. Kombucha can also be used as an innovative cocktail mixer.
Korn
A German clear schnapps distilled from grain with a neutral taste. It is often used as a base for liqueurs and other distillates.
Kosher wine
Wine produced under the supervision of a rabbi that complies with Jewish dietary laws and is often used for Passover.
Kriek
Belgian beer that is fermented with natural sour cherries and has a characteristic sweet and sour taste.
Kvas
Traditional Slavic drink made from fermented black bread, slightly alcoholic and known for its refreshing taste.
Kwaremont Beer
A Belgian beer named after a famous cycling race and often drunk by sports fans.
Kweichow Moutai
A Chinese liquor known for its strong taste and high alcohol content, often served at official events in China.