noun
snake shōchū; snake liquor
A traditional Japanese liquor made by steeping a snake in shōchū or awamori, often believed to have medicinal properties.
沖縄では蛇酒が健康に良いとされている。
In Okinawa, snake liquor is believed to be good for health.
彼は珍しい蛇酒を土産に買った。
He bought a rare snake shōchū as a souvenir.