liquor

/ˈlɪkər/
noun
  1. A strong alcoholic drink, such as whiskey, vodka, or rum.
    • She mixed the liquor with juice to make a cocktail.
    • He ordered a glass of liquor at the bar.
    • The store sells beer, wine, and liquor.
  2. The liquid that comes from cooking food, especially meat or vegetables.
    • Save the liquor from the roasted chicken to make gravy.
    • He poured the pot liquor over the rice.
    • The vegetable liquor added flavor to the soup.