Vodka, the Russians know why! Vodka is often used as an aperitif and is served an hour before sitting down, but its use should be limited.
Gin - not only with tonic! Gin - A solid alcoholic beverage produced by distillation of alcohol with the addition of juniper, which gives it its specific taste. Gin is considered a dry alcohol, so it is rarely used in its purest form. The most popular is dry London gin.
Cognac - soft heat! Cognac is a solid alcoholic beverage resulting from the double distillation of white wine followed by a stay in oak barrels. Cognac matures from four to ten years, but can last up to fifteen.