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.
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Nightcap — may refer to: Nightcap (garment), soft cloth cap worn in bed Nightcap (beverage), alcoholic beverage consumed before going to bed Places Nightcap National Park, New South Wales, Australia Nightcap Range Important Bird Area, New South Wales,… … Wikipedia
Nightcap (disambiguation) — Nightcap often refers to a warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas, but it may also refer to:* Nightcap (beverage), a beverage drunk before bed that is usually alcoholic * Nightcap (garment), a garment, worn on the head, while a… … Wikipedia
Nightcap — Night cap , n. 1. A cap worn in bed to protect the head, or in undress. [1913 Webster] 2. An alcoholic beverage drunk at bedtime. [Cant] Wright. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nightcap — noun a) A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas. Nightcaps were common in northern Europe before central heating was available, when homes were cold at night. b) A beverage drunk before bed that is usually alcoholic … Wiktionary
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