Aguardente, a Portuguese word meaning "burning water," is a type of strong alcoholic beverage that is often used as a digestif or in cooking. There are many synonyms for aguardente, including cachaça, grappa, schnapps, brandy, and eau-de-vie. Cachaça is a type of aguardente that is made from sugar cane and is popular in Brazil. Grappa is an Italian brandy made from pomace, the byproduct of winemaking. Schnapps is a clear liquor made from distilled fruit juice and is commonly consumed in German-speaking countries. Brandy is a distilled wine that is often aged in oak barrels, while eau-de-vie is a clear fruit brandy made from a variety of fruits.