"straight, no chaser" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} straight, no chaser
  1. (bartending) An alcoholic drink served in its pure form, without anything mixed in, and not followed by a non-alcoholic drink. Categories (topical): Alcoholic beverages

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