human
I've heard that there are a lot of different kinds of alcoholic drinks. How many are there, and what are they?
assistant
There are a total of ten categories of alcohol, including wine, beer, liquor, hard liquor, liqueurs, cordials, fortified wines, ciders, mead, and distilled spirits. Wine is the most popular type of alcohol in the world, followed by beer, which is the second-most popular type of alcohol. The third most popular type of alcohol is hard liquor, such as vodka, tequila, whiskey, and rum. Liqueurs are sweetened beverages made from fruits, herbs, or spices, while cordials are similar to liqueurs but contain more sugar. Fortified wines are wines with added alcohol, usually brandy, sherry, or other fortified wines. Ciders are fermented apple juice, while mead is a honey-based drink. Finally, distilled spirits include vodka, gin, whiskey, rum, and other distilled spirits.