Uisce beatha (Irish pronunciation: [ˈɪʃcə ˈbʲahə]), literally "water of life", is the name for whiskey in Irish. It is derived from the Old Irish uisce ("water") and bethu ("life").
In Ireland, a standard dram remained at 35.5ml (the same as a quarter gill). In the UK, publicans can choose whether to serve a dram of either 25ml or 35ml. Some people to say 25ml should be a 'dram' or 'wee dram', and 35ml should be a 'large dram'. But there isn't an official definition of a dram in the UK.
Gargle. Gargle is a slang term for beer or alcohol. You can "have a gargle" if you're having a drink or be "on the gargle" if you're drinking.
And it's in Scotland that the word dram was first used to describe a glass of whisky. It isn't an official measurement; a dram is most often referred to as “any amount of whisky that you could swallow in one mouthful.”
Deoch-an-doris which literally translates as 'Drink of the door' is the Scots term for the practice of providing one last drink for their guest before they would leave for the long journey home.
Ah, the dram. This delightful term emanates from Scotland, where it's used to refer to a single serving of whisky.
Hammered. This is one of the most common and universally used words in the dictionary of drunk synonyms. Like a block under a gavel, the Irish are known to get hammered.
Houl yer whisht: literally means shut up or be quiet.
In Ireland, we commonly refer to an Irish breakfast as “a fry”, “a fry up” or in the north, “an Ulster Fry”.
A nip, a toot, a tot, a half, a wee one – all are used when asking for a measure of whisky in a Scottish pub, and all are widely held to be too small.
Shot glasses are short glasses that are meant to serve small amounts ( single shot, or 1.5 fluid ounces) of whiskey at a time. A shot glass is not for someone looking to sip their whiskey but rather to quickly consume a small amount of whiskey.
Guinness arguably tops the list of the most famous Irish drinks on the market today. It has been brewed at St. James's Gate in Dublin since 1759.
Over the last three centuries, Guinness has become a legendary part of Irish culture, celebrated as Ireland's national drink. And with over 8,000 years still left on the original St. James Gate brewery lease, there's still a lot more of 'the black stuff' to make and enjoy.
What is the most famous Irish blessing? “May the road rise up to meet you” is one of the most famous Irish blessings.
An Irish pub is an establishment licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises. Irish pubs are characterised by a unique culture centred around a casual and friendly atmosphere, hearty food and drink, Irish sports, and traditional Irish music.
Fag: A cigarette. Don't freak out if an Irishman asks if you have a fag he could borrow. Also, remember that Irish pubs, hostels, hotels, and restaurants are legally smoke-free since 1996.
The most traditional and well known of all the Irish blessings is 'May the road rise up'. It was written a very long time ago, and is often recited and wedding and special ceremonies and sometimes said as a prayer. It goes as follows: May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back.
The Irish spell it Slàinte Mhaith. The phrase translates to “Good health” in both dialects, and if you want to respond to this using Scots Gaelic, you would say, “do dheagh shlainte” meaning “to your good health.”
In the measurement of distilled spirits, a finger of whiskey refers to the amount of whiskey that would fill a glass to the level of one finger wrapped around the glass at the bottom. Another definition (from Noah Webster): "nearly an inch."
The Boilermaker is a very classic old cocktail. It's basically a shot of liquor served with a glass of beer. It really is just that simple. You can either drop the shot into the beer and chug it, or you can drink the shot quickly and then sip the beer slowly.