liquor

(noun) an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented. Synonyms: spirits, booze, hard drink, hard liquor, John Barleycorn, strong drink.

(noun) a liquid substance that is a solution (or emulsion or suspension) used or obtained in an industrial process. Examples: "Waste liquors."

(noun) the liquid in which vegetables or meat have be cooked. Synonyms: pot liquor, pot likker.