Nip (Noun)

The taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

A tiny nip of wasabi filled my senses with its pungent flavour.
The tangy nip of the pickle juice was just what my taste buds needed after the richness of the meal.
A small nip of Dijon mustard added depth to the otherwise ordinary ham sandwich.
I savoured the slow-building nip of the ginger in the stir-fry, letting its warmth spread throughout my mouth.
As I bit into the spicy sausage, the sudden nip of the hot pepper flakes left me wheezing and reaching for a glass of milk.

A small drink of liquor; "he poured a shot of whiskey".

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

The bartender poured her a nip of bourbon to calm her nerves before the big performance.
He ordered a nip of scotch to sip on while he watched the game.
The old man sipped a nip of brandy to warm himself up on the cold winter night.
After a long day, she liked to unwind with a nip of gin and a good book.
He asked the bartender for a nip of vodka to mix with his juice.