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275 Alcohol Cat Names for Your Spirited Kitty

By: Author Paris Permenter

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Raising a glass to the delightful and sometimes unpredictable nature of our feline friends, it’s no surprise that many cat enthusiasts are inspired by the world of beverages when naming their pets. From iconic brands and playful wine varietals to vibrant cocktails and toasts from around the world, the vast realm of beverages offers a rich tapestry of alcohol cat names. Cheers to finding that special moniker that encapsulates the essence of your beloved new feline!

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Punny Alcohol Names for Cats

Picking a punny, alcohol-themed name for your cat can reflect your sense of humor and your taste in beverages, all while giving your feline companion a unique moniker.

  • Ale-cat – A play on “ale” with a feline twist.
  • Cat-a-tonic – For those who love a good “gin and tonic”.
  • Cat-bernet – For wine lovers; a twist on “Cabernet”.
  • Catsling – A “Riesling” wine with a feline touch.
  • Ginny – A playful take on “gin”.
  • Kitten-lager – A kitten’s take on “lager”.
  • Meowgarita – A feline twist on “margarita”.
  • Meowjito – A “mojito” for cats.
  • Meow-lbec – A feline twist on “Malbec”.
  • Meow-mosa – A cat’s version of the “mimosa” cocktail.
  • Meow-scow Mule – A “Moscow Mule” with a cat twist.
  • Meow-tini – A “martini” for your cat.
  • Mew-dka – “Vodka” for your kitty.
  • Mewgarita – A feline twist on “margarita”.
  • Mewscato – A “moscato” for the feline world.
  • Paw-rum – “Rum” mixed with a touch of “paw”.
  • Pawsécco – Another play on “Prosecco”.
  • Pinot Meow – A play on “Pinot Noir”.
  • Purr-lot – For those who love “Merlot”.
  • Purr-secco – For Prosecco lovers with purring cats.
  • Rum-paw – A cat’s “rump” and “rum” combined!
  • Sippin’ Shandy – A fun take on “shandy”.
  • Tabby-rewski – A playful twist on “tabby” and “brewski”.
  • Whisker-y – A twist on “whiskey” and “whisker”.

Alcoholic Drink Names for Cats

  • Absinthe – A green, anise-flavored spirit.
  • Ale – A type of beer.
  • Amaretto – A sweet, almond-flavored Italian liqueur.
  • Añejo – Term for aged tequila.
  • Aperol – A bright orange aperitif.
  • Aquavit – A flavored spirit from Scandinavia.
  • Bacardi – A famous rum brand.
  • Bailey – From Bailey’s Irish Cream.
  • Beefeater – A brand of gin.
  • Bitters – Highly aromatic spirits used in cocktails.
  • Blanton – A brand of bourbon.
  • Bombay – From Bombay Sapphire, a popular gin.
  • Bourbon – A type of American whiskey.
  • Brandy – A spirit distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice.
  • Brew – Short for brewery or beer.
  • Cachaça – A Brazilian spirit made from sugarcane juice.
  • Campari – An Italian bitter aperitif.
  • Captain – From Captain Morgan, a rum brand.
  • Ciroc – A brand of vodka.
  • Cointreau – A type of orange liqueur.
  • Crown – From Crown Royal, a Canadian whisky brand.
  • Disaronno – A brand of amaretto liqueur.
  • Drambuie – A golden-colored liqueur.
  • Dubonnet – A sweet, wine-based aperitif.
  • Elderflower – Often used in liqueurs and cordials.
  • Frosty – An icy or cold drink.
  • Galliano – An Italian herbal liqueur.
  • Genever – A juniper-flavored spirit from the Netherlands.
  • Hennessy – A popular brand of cognac.
  • Hops – Used in brewing beer.
  • Irish – From Irish whiskey.
  • Islay – A whiskey-producing region in Scotland.
  • Jack – From Jack Daniel’s, a whiskey brand.
  • Jager – From Jägermeister, a German herbal liqueur.
  • Jameson – A brand of Irish whiskey.
  • Kahlua – A coffee-flavored liqueur.
  • Laphroaig – A Scotch whisky brand.
  • Neat – A term for undiluted spirit.
  • Nectar – A sweet alcoholic beverage.
  • Ouzo – An anise-flavored spirit from Greece.
  • Pisco – A grape brandy from South America.
  • Porter – A type of dark beer.
  • Rum – A distilled alcoholic beverage.
  • Sake – Japanese rice wine.
  • Sambuca – An Italian anise-flavored liqueur.
  • Schnapps – A type of strong alcoholic drink.
  • Scotch – A type of whisky from Scotland.
  • Singleton – A brand of Scotch whisky.
  • Slainte – A toast meaning “health” in Irish and Scottish.
  • Sloe – From Sloe Gin, a red liqueur.
  • Smirnoff – A brand of vodka.
  • Tangueray – A brand of gin.
  • Tequila – A distilled beverage made from the blue agave plant.
  • Tonic – Often mixed with gin.
  • Vodka – A clear distilled alcoholic beverage.
  • Whiskey – A type of distilled alcoholic beverage.
  • Wild Turkey – A brand of bourbon.
  • Yukon – From Yukon Jack, a honey-based liqueur.
  • Zima – A clear malt alcoholic beverage.

Beer Cat Names

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  • Ale – A type of beer brewed from malted barley.
  • Amber – Referring to amber ales, which have a more reddish hue.
  • Barley – A key ingredient in brewing beer.
  • Bitter – A traditional British style of pale ale.
  • Bock – A strong lager of German origin.
  • Brew – Short for the brewing process.
  • Bud – Inspired by Budweiser, a popular American beer brand.
  • Cascade – A variety of hop known for its citrusy aroma.
  • Cider – While not beer, it’s a fermented alcoholic beverage made from apples.
  • Corona – A famous Mexican beer brand.
  • Dubbel – A type of strong Belgian ale.
  • Fuggle – A variety of hop used in English ales.
  • Guinness – The iconic Irish stout.
  • Hefe – Short for Hefeweizen, a German wheat beer.
  • Heineken – A well-known beer brand.
  • Hoppy – Referring to the hops used in brewing to add flavor and aroma.
  • I.P.A. – An abbreviation for India Pale Ale, known for its hoppiness.
  • Kölsch – A German beer style from Cologne.
  • Lager – A type of beer conditioned at low temperatures.
  • Malty – Referring to the malted grains used in brewing.
  • Nugget – A variety of hop.
  • Pilsner – A type of pale lager.
  • Porter – A type of dark beer.
  • Quad – Short for Quadrupel, a style of Belgian strong ale.
  • Radler – A mix of lighter beer and fruit drink.
  • Saison – A pale ale that is highly carbonated and fruity.
  • Stella – Inspired by Stella Artois, a Belgian pilsner.
  • Stout – A dark beer type known for its robust flavor.
  • Trappist – Beers made by Trappist monasteries.
  • Wheat – Referring to wheat beers, which use wheat as one of the main ingredients.
  • Yeastie – Yeast is a key ingredient in the fermentation process.

Cocktail Cat Names

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Choosing a cocktail-inspired name for your cat is sure to add a touch of fun and sophistication to your feline friend’s identity!

  • Bellini
  • Bloody Mary – An apt name for a reddish or ginger cat.
  • Bramble
  • Caipirinha
  • Cosmo – Short for Cosmopolitan
  • Colada – From Piña Colada.
  • Cuba – Inspired by Cuba Libre
  • Daiquiri
  • Eggnog
  • Fizz
  • Gimlet
  • Harvey
  • Julep – From Mint Julep
  • Kir – A French cocktail
  • Lagoon – From Blue Lagoon
  • Mai Tai
  • Margarita
  • Martini
  • Mimosa
  • Mojito
  • Mule – Inspired by Moscow Mule
  • Paloma
  • Pina – From Piña Colada
  • Rickey
  • Rusty – From Rusty Nail
  • Sazerac – A New Orleans cocktail
  • Screwdriver
  • Shandy
  • Sidecar
  • Spritz – Inspired by Aperol Spritz
  • Tiki – Relating to Polynesian-style cocktails.
  • Toddy – From Hot Toddy
  • Tom – From Tom Collins and a fun name for a tomcat.
  • Vesper
  • Zombie

Wine Names for Cats

For the ardent wine enthusiast who doubles as a feline lover, christening your cat with a wine-inspired name is the perfect amalgamation of two passions. Wine, much like our feline companions, has a rich tapestry of varieties, origins, and characteristics. These names offer a sophisticated twist, allowing cat lovers to pay homage to both the nuanced world of wines and the distinctive purrsonality of your new kitty.

  • Amarone – A rich Italian wine from the Veneto region.
  • Barolo – A red wine from Italy’s Piedmont region.
  • Bordeaux – A region in France known for its wines.
  • Brio – A term referring to the vigor or vivacity of a wine’s taste.
  • Brut – Refers to dry champagne; a fun name for a male cat.
  • Bubbles – Inspired by sparkling wines.
  • Burgundy – A wine region in France.
  • Cabernet – From Cabernet Sauvignon, a widely cultivated red grape variety.
  • Cava – A Spanish sparkling wine.
  • Champagne – A bubbly beverage and an elegant cat name.
  • Chardonnay – Named after a famous white wine grape.
  • Chianti – A wine region in Italy.
  • Claret – British name for Bordeaux wine.
  • Cognac – A type of brandy for those who like stronger spirits.
  • Corkscrew – A fun name for a cat with a crooked tail.
  • Corky – A playful nod to the wine cork.
  • Crianza – A Spanish wine aging classification.
  • Cuvée – A blend of wines.
  • Decanter – Where wine is poured to let it breathe.
  • Grenache – A red wine grape.
  • Lambrusco – A slightly sparkling red wine.
  • Malbec – A purple grape variety used in making red wine.
  • Mead – A honey wine, for the sweet kitty.
  • Merlot – Named after a popular red wine grape.
  • Moscato – A sweet Italian wine.
  • Pinot – From Pinot Noir or Pinot Grigio grape varieties.
  • Port – Named after a fortified wine.
  • Prosecco – An Italian sparkling wine.
  • Rioja – A wine region in Spain.
  • Riesling – A white grape variety from the Rhine region.
  • Rosé – Pink wine and a cute name for a sweet cat.
  • Sancerre – A French wine region known for Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Sangria – A sweet wine punch.
  • Sauvignon – As in Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Sekt – German sparkling wine.
  • Shiraz – Named after the dark-skinned grape variety.
  • Sommelier – A wine expert, for the cat who’s a connoisseur.
  • Spumante – Italian sparkling wine.
  • Syrah – Another name for Shiraz grapes.
  • Tannin – The substance in wine that gives it astringency.
  • Tempranillo – A variety of black grape and a fun name for a black cat.
  • Terroir – Refers to the environmental factors that affect a crop’s phenotype.
  • Vignette – A small vineyard scene.
  • Viognier – A white wine grape variety and a unique name for a white cat.
  • Vino – Italian for wine.
  • Vinny – Short for “vino” or wine.
  • Vintage – Denotes the year a wine was made.
  • Vitis – From “Vitis vinifera,” the wine grape plant species.
  • Zinfandel – A grape variety primarily made into a bold red wine.
  • Verdot – From Petit Verdot, a type of wine grape.
  • Sauternes – A sweet wine from Bordeaux.

Toasts that Make Good Names

These toasts capture a universal sentiment of well-wishing and celebration. Regardless of the language, the spirit of raising a glass to good times and good health remains consistent around the world.

  • Bosnian: Živjeli! – “To life!”
  • Catalan: Salut! – “Health!”
  • Chinese (Mandarin): Gān bēi – “Dry the cup!”
  • Czech: Na zdraví! – “To health!”
  • Danish: Skål! – “Cheers!”
  • Dutch: Proost! – “Cheers!”
  • Estonian: Terviseks! – “For health!”
  • Finnish: Kippis! – “Cheers!”
  • French: Santé! – “Health!”
  • German: Prost! – “Cheers!”
  • Greek: Yamas – “To health!”
  • Hebrew: L’chaim – “To life!”
  • Icelandic: Skál! – “Cheers!”
  • Irish Gaelic: Sláinte! – “To health!”
  • Italian: Salute! or Cin cin! – “To health!” or “Cheers!”
  • Japanese: Kanpai – “Dry the glass!”
  • Korean: Geonbae – “Cheers!”
  • Latvian: Priekā! – “Cheers!”
  • Norwegian: Skål! – “Cheers!”
  • Polish: Na zdrowie! – “To health!”
  • Portuguese: Saúde! – “Health!”
  • Russian: Za zdorovye – “To health!”
  • Serbian: Živeli! – “To life!”
  • Spanish: ¡Salud! – “Health!”
  • Swedish: Skål! – “Cheers!”
  • Thai: Chon gaew – “Cheers!”
  • Turkish: Şerefe! – “Honor!”
  • Welsh: Iechyd da! – “Good health!”

Bar Culture Names for Cats

  • Barley
  • Boozy
  • Brew
  • Brewski
  • Chalice
  • Chaser
  • Cider
  • Decanter
  • Draught (or Draft)
  • Flask
  • Happy Hour
  • Kegger
  • Mixer
  • Neat
  • OnTheRocks (or just “Rocks”)
  • Pint
  • Proof
  • Pub or Pubby
  • Sake
  • Schnapps
  • Sipper
  • Spirits
  • Swizzle
  • Tap
  • Tavern
  • Tipsy
  • Tot
  • Zest

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