black peppercorn vodka
- noun
- /blæk ˈpɛpərkɔrn ˈvɑdkə/
- I enjoy a glass of black peppercorn vodka on the rocks.
Examples
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The infusion process gives black peppercorn vodka its distinctive flavor and aroma.
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Have you ever tried black peppercorn vodka in a cocktail?
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He ordered a cocktail made with black peppercorn vodka for a spicy twist.
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She used black peppercorn vodka as a base for her homemade Bloody Mary.
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He ordered a cocktail made with black peppercorn vodka for a spicy twist.
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She used black peppercorn vodka as a base for her homemade Bloody Mary.
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The infusion process gives black peppercorn vodka its distinctive flavor and aroma.
Synonyms
A strong spicy drink made by adding black pepper to vodka
Vodka flavored with pepper to make it spicy
How Spicy
Surface Forms
Morphology
black + peppercorn + vodka
The phrase is fully compositional: 'black' modifies 'peppercorn' and together they modify 'vodka', so a learner who knows the words can infer a vodka flavored with black peppercorns. This modifier+noun+noun pattern is a standard, cross-linguistically common way to describe flavored spirits, making the meaning transparent to a B1 learner.
Etymology
The name black peppercorn vodka comes from the simple image of putting whole black peppercorns into vodka and letting their sharp, warm taste mix into the drink. So the name tells you the drink will have a 'spicy' or 'peppery' flavour.