Chapter 13 Flashcards
———— are the only drinks that are made at the point of service.
Cocktails
What are the two things that a bartender is typically looking to achieve?
To chill the drink
Mix ingredients
What kind of strainer is used to strain the stirred drink from a mixing glass?
Julep strainer
What is the aim of shaking ingredients?
Mix, chill, aerate
What does shaking do to a drink other than mixing, chilling, and aerating?
Changes the texture
What kind of strainer is used for pouring a prepared drink through shaking into a serving glass?
Hawthorn + fine sieve
What is the technical term for using a fine sieve and a Hawthorne strainer?
Double straining
What is the purpose of muddling?
Extract juice or flavor
What is the purpose of blending?
Creating a notably smooth-textured drink
What is the aim of any good bartender?
To make a balanced drink
How do bartenders achieve balance in cocktails?
Using two different sets of scales:
Strong vs weak
Bitter/Sour vs sweet
What is the primary weak element in a Martini?
Melted ice
T/F
Most cocktails will incorporate a sweet ingredient and a sour/bitter ingredient.
True
——— can come from sugar, simple syrup, or liqueur.
Sweetness
All cocktails are built out of the ———
Four points of balance (strong - weak - sour/bitter - sweet)
What are the main families of cocktails?
Highballs
Sours (Collins + Punch)
Spirit forward
What is the strong element in cocktails?
A spirit at min 40% abv
What are the main ingredients of the highballs?
Strong
Weak (juice, soda, mixer)
Bitter or sour
What are the obvious examples of the Highball?
Gin & Tonic
Whiskey & Soda
Vodka & Tonic
This is a highball made of rum and coke with lime.
Cuba Libra
What is Moscow Mule?
This is a highball made of Vodka + ginger beer + lime
What is the name of the highball drink made of Whisky, ginger ale and bitters?
Horse’s Neck
This family of cocktails are made using a spirit, citrus juice and unflavored sweetener and egg whites.
Classic sours
This ingredient gives drink a smooth and mouth-filling texture.
Egg whites
What is the classic ratio for sours?
2 strong: 1 sour: 1/2 sweet
What is the best method of preparing Sours?
Shake over ice and strain
What is the name of this cocktail?
Pisco, Lime, Simple Syrup, Egg whites
Pisco Sour
What is the name of this cocktail?
Bourbon, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Egg white, Bitters
Whisky Sour
What is the name of this cocktail?
White Rum, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
Daiquiri
What is the name of this cocktail?
Tequila, Lime, Agave Syrup, Salt rim
Tommy’s (simplified Margarita)
What is the name of this cocktail?
Cognac, Lemon J, Triple sec
Sidecar
What is the name of this cocktail?
Tequila, Lime, Triple Sec, Salt rim
Margarita
What is the name of this cocktail?
Citrus Vodka, Cranberry J + Lime Juice + Triple Sec
Cosmopolitan
These family of cocktails are sours that are turned into a long drink with addition of soda.
Collins
What is the strong ingredient in Tom Collins?
Gin
What is the strong ingredient in Pierre Collins?
Cognac
What kind of drink is Mojito?
It’s a Collins
What kind of ice is used for serving Mojitos?
Crushed ice
What is the classic ratio for Collins?
2 strong: 1 sour: 1/2 sweet + topped with soda water
What is the method used for preparing the Collins?
Shake strong, sour, sweet, and top up with soda water
What is the name of this cocktail?
Gin, Lemon, Simple Syrup
Tom Collins
What is the name of this cocktail?
Vodka, Lemon, Simple Syrup
Vodka Collins
What is the name of this cocktail?
Cognac, Lemon, Simple syrup
Pierre Collins
What is the name of this cocktail?
Rum, Lime, sugar, Mint Leaves
Mojito
What is the name of this cocktail?
Tequila, Lime, Grapefruit soda (or grapefruit juice and soda water)
Paloma
What kind of drink is a punch?
Long
What is the key difference between punches and Collins?
Punches use Juice + spices and bitters
Collins use Soda water
What is the notable difference between punches and other cocktails?
It can be prepared in a large bowl for guests to serve themselves
What family of cocktails have the highest alcohol content?
Spirit forward
How sweetness and bitterness are balanced in spirit forward drinks?
Combination of sugar, vermouth, & bitters
What kind of drink is spirit forward?
Stirred
What is the role of ice in spirit forward drinks?
Chilling and diluting
The —— and —— use Vermouth and the —— and —— use sugar and bitters.
Manhattan & Martini
Old fashioned & Sazerac
What is the name of this cocktail?
Rye, bitter, sweet vermouth
Manhattan’s
What is the name of this cocktail?
Gin, Dry Vermouth
Martini
What is the name of this cocktail?
Vodka, Dry Vermouth
Vodka Martini
What kind of drinks are Manhattan, Martini, Vodka Martini
Straight up
What is the name of this cocktail?
Bourbon, bitters, sugar
Old fashioned
What is the name of this cocktail?
Cognac/ Rye/ Bourbon
Bitters or absinthe
Sugar
Sezerac
What is the name of this cocktail?
Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
Negroni
How are old fashioned, Sezerac, & Negroni served?
Over cubed ice
How to make a martini drier?
Decrease the amount of Vermouth
How to make martini wetter?
Increase the amount of vermouth
How to make martini dirty?
Adding olive brine
Garnishes can have a greater impact on the flavor of a ——— compared with almost any other mixed drink.
Martini
What are the common garnishes for Martini?
Lemon twist, grapefruit twist, olives
How to make a Sweet Manhattan?
Using a spoon of maraschino syrup
How to make a dry Manhattan?
Using dry Vermouth
How to make a Perfect Manhattan?
Use equal parts dry & sweet Vermouth
What is Emerald?
In a Manhattan if you use Irish Whiskey
What is Rob Roy?
In Manhattan if you use Scotch instead of Rye.
