Classic Cocktails Flashcards

Question

El Diablo

Answer 1

1 1/2 oz Reposado Tequila 1/2 oz Creme de Cassis 1/2 oz Lime Juice Ginger Beer *Combine Tequila & Lime in shaker. Double strain over rocks into Collins. Top with Ginger Beer, Float Cassis Mint Garnish

Answer 2

1.5 Rhum Agricole 1.5 Dolin Blanc Vermouth 1 tsp Clement Creole Shrubb 1/2 tsp Grenadine *Stir, strain in Coupe Orange Peel & Cherry

Answer 3

1 1/2 oz Spirit 3/4 oz Citrus Juice 3/4 oz Simple Syrup 1 Egg White *Dry shake, shake, double strain in Collins Straw garnish

Answer 4

2 oz Vodka 1 oz Lillet Blanc 1 dash Orange Bitters *mixing glass, strain in Cocktail glass Flamed Orange Peel garnish

Answer 5

3/4 oz Lemon Juice 3/4 oz Simple Syrup Sparkling Wine *Shake (excluding Wine) double strain in Sugar Rim Flute. Top with Sparkling Wine Lemon Peel garnish

Answer 6

2 oz Gin 1 oz Dry Vermouth 1 dash Orange Bitters *Stir, strain in Cocktail glass Cocktail Onion garnish

Answer 7

2 1/4 oz Gin 1⁄2 oz Lime Cordial 1⁄4 oz Lime Juice *Shake, double strain UP or Rocks Lime Wheel garnish

Answer 8

2 oz Rye Whiskey 1/2 oz Yellow Chartreuse 1/2 oz Punt e Mes *Stir, strain in Cocktail glass No garnish

Answer 9

1 1/2 oz Gin 1 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth 1/4 oz Fernet Branca *mixing glass, strain in Cocktail glass Lemon Peel garnish

Answer 10

2oz Applejack Brandy .5oz Lime Juice .5oz Orgeat *Shake, strain into Coupe Lime Wheel/ Angostura Drop

Answer 11

2 oz Vodka 2 oz Orange Juice 1/4 oz Lemon Juice 2 drops Orange Flower Water 1/2 oz Galliano (float) *Build in Double Old Fashioned glass Nutmeg & large Orange Peel garnish

Answer 12

2oz Rum (white) 1 oz Grapefruit Juice 1/2 oz Lime Juice 1/4 oz Luxardo *shake, double strain in Coupe Lime Wheel garnish

Answer 13

1.5 Overholt Rye Whiskey .5 Lemon Juice 2 dash Angostura Bitters Ginger Beer *Build in Collins Long Lemon peel (“Horse’s Neck”)

Answer 14

1 1/2 oz Bourbon 3/4 oz Honey Syrup 1/4 oz Lemon Juice Hot water *Build in Heated shaker tin, pour in Heated 6 oz mug Clove studded lemon wheel

Answer 15

2 1/2 oz Cognac 2 tsp Orgeat 3 dashes Angostura *Stir in mixing glass, strain in Cocktail glass Lemon Peel garnish

Answer 16

1 1/2 oz Applejack 1/2 oz Grenadine 1/2 oz Lime Juice *shake, double strain in Coupe Lime Wheel garnish

Answer 17

2 oz Bourbon 1/2 oz Simple Syrup 5-6 Mint Leaves *Build/Muddle in Julep tin, Crushed Ice Mint Sprig(s) garnish

Answer 18

3/4 oz Gin 3/4 oz Luxardo 3/4 oz Green Chartreuse 3/4 oz Lime Juice *shake, double strain in Coupe Cherry garnish

Answer 19

2 oz Blended Scotch 2 oz Orange Juice 3/4 oz Lemon Juice 1/2 oz Orgeat *Shake w crushed ice, pour in Double Highball Orange, Lemon Wedge

Answer 20

2 oz Bourbon .5 oz Allspice Dram .75 oz Lemon Juice 2 tsp Gomme Syrup (Rich syrup substitute) 1 dash Angostura *Shake, strain in Highball Lemon Wheel

Answer 21

1 1/2 oz Citrus Vodka 3/4 oz Cointreau 3/4 oz Lemon Juice SUGAR RIM *Shake, double strain in Coupe Lemon Wheel

Answer 22

1 1/2 oz Gin (Broker’s) 1/2 oz Cointreau 1/2 oz Campari 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth *Stir, strain in Cocktail glass Orange Peel garnish

Answer 23

2 oz Gin (Broker’s) 1 oz Lime Juice 3/4 oz Simple Syrup 5 Mint Leaves 2 Cucumber slice (thin) *Shake, double strain over ice in Highball Mint & Cucumber garnish

Answer 24

1 oz Smith & Cross Rum 1 oz Flor de Cana 7yr Rum 1⁄2 oz Creole Shrub/Dry Curacao 1⁄4 oz Rich Syrup 1⁄4 oz Orgeat Syrup 3⁄4 oz Lime Juice *Dry shake, pour over crushed ice in Tiki mug Lime garnish

Answer 25

2 oz Whiskey 1 oz Sweet Vermouth 2 dash Aromatic Bitters *stir, strain in Cocktail glass Cherry garnish (Lemon expression)

Answer 26

1 1/2 oz Tequila 3/4 oz Cointreau 3/4 oz Lime Juice 1/4 oz Agave Syrup *shake, double strain over ice in Highball or UP Lime Wedge/Wheel garnish

Answer 27

2 oz Gin 3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth Bar spoon Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur 1 dash Aromatic Bitters *stir, strain in Cocktail glass Lemon Peel garnish

Answer 28

2 oz Gin 1 oz Dry Vermouth 2 dash Orange Bitters *Stir, strain in Cocktail glass Lemon Peel garnish

Answer 29

1.5 oz Blanco Tequila .5 oz Grenadine .5 oz Lime Juice 3-4 dashes Angostura *Shake, strain over crushed ice in Collins Orange/Lime Slice/Cherry garnish

Answer 30

1 1/2 oz Rum (white) 1 oz Simple Syrup 1/2 Lime (Quartered) 6-8 Mint Leaves Soda Water *Muddle in shaker (excluding Soda) add crushed ice, pour in Collins, Top with Soda Mint garnish

Answer 31

1 1/2 oz Absinthe 1/2 oz Creme de Violette 1/2 oz Water *Build in Highball over ice Peychaud’s Bitters & Flower garnish

Answer 32

1 oz Gin 1 oz Sweet Vermouth 1 oz Campari *Stir, Strain Up or on Rocks Orange Peel garnish

Answer 33

1 oz Tequila 1 oz Mezcal 1/4 oz Agave syrup 2 dash Angostura Orange Peel Build in glass

Answer 34

2 oz Whiskey 1 Sugar Cube Orange Peel 2-3 dash Aromatic Bitters Soda Water *Build/Muddle in Highball Cherry garnish

Answer 35

1 1/2 oz Rye Whiskey 3/4 oz Campari 3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth or Dry *Stir, Strain in Cocktail glass Orange peel

Answer 36

2 oz Tequila (Blanco) 1 1/2 oz Grapefruit 1 oz Agave Syrup 3/4 oz Lime dash Salt Tincture *Top with soda, build. Collins glass Lime wedge

Answer 37

2 oz Applejack 1/2 oz Lime Juice 1/2 oz Grenadine 2 dash Absinthe *Shake, strain in Coupe Lime Peel

Answer 38

2ozGin 3/4 oz Cointreau 3/4 oz Lime Juice 1 dash Angostura Bitters 1 dash Orange Bitter *Shake, double strain in Coupe Lime Wheel garnish

Answer 39

2 oz Blended Scotch 3/4 oz Honey Syrup 3/4 oz Lemon Juice 1/4 oz Ginger Juice 1/4 oz Islay Scotch (Laphroaig) *shake, double strain in Coupe, No garnish

Answer 40

2 oz Pimm’s Liqueur 1/4 oz Lemon Juice 2 Dash Angostura Bitters Ginger Beer *Build in Collins over ice Cucumber, berry, herb garnish

Answer 41

2 oz Aged Rum (Flor de Cana) 2 oz Pineapple Juice 1 oz Lime Juice 3⁄4 oz Coco Lopez *Shake with crushed ice, pour in Tiki mug Parasol, Heavily garnish

Answer 42

1 1/2 oz Pisco 3/4 oz LIME Juice 3/4 oz Simple Syrup 1 Egg White *Dry shake, double strain in Coupe Aromatic Bitters garnish

Answer 43

1 1⁄2 oz Gin or Bourbon 3⁄4 oz Lime Juice Soda *Build in Collins Lime

Answer 44

2 oz Blended Scotch 1 oz Sweet Vermouth 1 dash Angostura Bitters *Stir, Strain in Cocktail glass Cherry garnish

Answer 45

1 1/2 oz Blended Scotch 3/4 oz Drambuie *Build in Highball over ice

Answer 46

1.5 oz London Dry Gin .5 oz Lemon juice .5 oz Passion Fruit syrup .25 oz Falernum liqueur .25 oz Orgeat *Brief shake on crushed ice, pour into Double Rocks Lime peel and cherry garnish (shape of Saturn)

Answer 47

2 oz Rye Whiskey 1/4 oz Simple Syrup 3-4 dash Peychaud’s Bitters Absinthe Rinse *Stir, strain in chilled Highball (rinsed) Lemon Peel garnish

Answer 48

1 1⁄2 ozVodka 1⁄2 oz Peach Schnapps 1 oz Cranberry 1 oz Orange Juice *Shake, Double strain over ice in Collins Orange Slice & Cherry garnish

Answer 49

2 1/2 oz Amontillado Sherry 1 oz Grapefruit Juice 2-3 Berries 1/2 tsp Granulated Sugar *Muddle fruit in shaker, build, strain in Julep Tin Berry, Fruit & Mint garnish

Answer 50

1 1/2 oz Cognac 3/4 oz Cointreau 3/4 oz Lemon Juice *Shake, double strain in sugar rim Coupe Lemon Wheel garnish

Answer 51

1 oz Gin 1⁄2 oz Cherry Heering 1⁄4 oz Cointreau 1⁄4 oz Benedictine 1⁄2 oz Lime Juice dash Angostura *Dry shake, pour over crushed ice in Tiki mug Cherry & Pineapple garnish

Answer 52

1 1/2 oz Gin 3/4 Lemon Juice 3/4 Simple Syrup 5-6 Mint Leaves Soda Water *Shake. double strain in Collins over ice Top with Soda water Mint garnish

Answer 53

2 oz Brandy 3/4 oz Creme de Menthe *Shake, double strain in Coupe

Answer 54

2 oz Rhum Agricole 1⁄4 oz Lime 1 tsp Rich Syrup *Build in Highball Lime

Answer 55

1 1/2 oz Old Tom Gin 3/4 oz Lemon Juice 3/4 oz Simple Syrup Soda Water *Shake, double strain in Collins over ice Top with Soda Lemon Wedge & Cherry garnish

Answer 56

2 oz Rye Whiskey 1/4 oz Fernet Branca 1/4 oz Simple Syrup 1 dash Angostura Bitters *Stir, strain in Cocktail glass Orange Peel garnish

Answer 57

2 oz Gin 1 oz Sherry (fino) 1 dash Orange Bitters *Stir, strain in Cocktail glass Lemon Peel garnish

Answer 58

2 oz Gin 1 oz Vodka 1/2 oz Lillet Blanc 1 dash Orange Bitters *Shake, double strain in Cocktail Glass Lemon Peel

Answer 59

1 oz Rye Whiskey 1 oz Brandy 1 oz Sweet Vermouth 1 tsp Benedictine 2 dash Angostura Bitters 2 dash Peychaud’s Bitters *Stir, strain over rock in Highball

Answer 60

1 1/2 oz Whiskey 3/4 oz Lemon Juice 3/4 oz Simple Syrup 1 Egg White *Dry shake, shake, double strain in Highball over ice Cherry garnish

Answer 61

1 1/2 ounces vodka 4 ounces cranberry juice 1/4 ounce lime juice Preparation: Pour ingredients over ice. Presentation: Highball glass, garnished with lime wedge

Answer 62

1 1/2 ounces gin 1 1/2 ounces Dubonnet Rouge Dash of bitters Preparation: Stir all of the ingredients with ice and strain. Presentation: Cocktail glass, garnished with lemon twist

Answer 63

2 ounces vodka 1/2 ounce Chambord 2 1/2 ounces pineapple juice Preparation: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Presentation: Cocktail glass, garnished with lemon twist

Answer 64

Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounce London Dry Gin 1/2 ounce simple syrup 1/2 ounce lime juice Ginger beer 10 mint leaves Preparation: Lightly muddle the mint in the base of a shaker. Add all of the liquid ingredients except the ginger beer. Add ice, shake, and strain into an ice-filled glass. Top with ginger beer. Presentation: Highball glass, garnished with mint sprig, lime wedge, or slice of candied ginger History: Created by Audrey Saunders at her famed Pegu Club in Manhattan.

Answer 65

1 1/2 ounce Scotch whisky 3/4 ounce amaretto Preparation: Pour ingredients over ice and stir gently to mix. Presentation: Old Fashioned glass History: The origin of this Duo is unknown, but Disaronno claims that it was the favorite cocktail of actor Marlon Brando. Either way, it first made an appearance as the Tiki era ended and the Disco age of Grasshoppers and Mudslides began.

Answer 66

1 ounce vodka 1 ounce amaretto liqueur Preparation: Pour over ice and stir briefly to mix the two ingredients. Presentation: Double rocks glass History: The origin of this cocktail is unknown, but it is clearly a variation on the God Father. Disarono claims the creative rights of that cocktail.

Answer 67

1 oz. Green Crème de Menthe 1 oz. White Crème de Cacao 1 oz. Cream Preparation: Shake all ingredients over ice and strain. Presentation: Cocktail Glass

Answer 68

Ingredients: 1.5 oz. Irish Whiskey 1 tsp. Brown Sugar 6 oz. Hot Coffee Heavy Cream Preparation: Add whiskey, coffee and sugar to the mug. Top with Cold Cream. Presentation: Coffee Mug

Answer 69

1/2 oz. Vodka 1/2 oz. Tequila 1/2 oz. White Rum 1/2 oz. Triple Sec 1/2 oz. Gin 3/4 oz. Lemon Juice 1 oz. Simple Syrup 1 oz. Coca-Cola Preparation: Stir all ingredients with ice. Presentation: Highball Glass, Lemon Twist

Answer 70

3/4 oz. Mezcal 3/4 oz. Yellow Chartreuse 3/4 oz. Aperol 3/4 oz. Lime juice Preparation: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain. Presentation: Cocktail Coupe, Lemon Twist (optional) History: A mezcal-fueled, modern day variation of the Last Word created by bartender Joaquín Simó while at Death & Co. in New York. Preparations and Variations: The Mezcal one chooses can make a big difference. Simó recommends Del Maguey's Chichicapa, though a quality non-village designated Mezcal like Sombra, or Del Maquey's Vida will certainly deliver.

Answer 71

2 oz. Scotch Whisky Ginger Ale Preparation: Pour Scotch over ice and fill with equal parts ginger ale and soda water. Presentation: Highball Glass History: Many believe this cocktail to have been originally made with French Brandy. However, after Phylloxera destroyed the European vineyard Cognac disappeared from bars as well. When Scotch was used as a supplement, the official Scottish denomination of Christianity became the name of this drink too. Preparations and Variations: Today, many guests will 'call' their spirit or brand of choice for a Presbyterian though it is more common to order a 'Jack and Ginger' not a Jack Daniels Presbyterian. The Presbyterian is thought by some to distinguish itself from a plain spirit and ginger ale mixture by cutting the ginger beer with soda water.

Answer 72

1.5 oz. Tequila 3 oz. Orange Juice 1/2 oz. Grenadine Preparation: Pour tequila and orange juice into an ice-filled glass. Add grenadine but do not stir to create the "sunrise" effect. Presentation: Highball Glass, Orange Slice and Cherry

Answer 73

2 oz. Rye Whiskey 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice 1/2 oz. Orange Juice 1/4 oz. Grenadine Preparation: Shake and strain into an ice-filled glass. Presentation: Old Fashioned Glass, Cherry History: This cocktail was first created in 1898 at the Locke-Ober restaurant in Boston Massachusetts. The cocktail was named to celebrate the part of town that notably gave Martin Lomasney a political victory that propelled his 50-year career in Massachusetts politics. In 1915 the Boston based Santa Clara Company registered the cocktail as its trademark. However, this was later debunked by the Boston Globe during prohibition, proving its origin to be the Locke-Ober Restaurant.

Answer 74

The addition of a whole egg

Answer 75

The addition of cream or milk

Answer 76

Pousse-Café has become a general term for any layered cocktail. It translates to “coffee pusher” and was consumed after coffee like an amaro. In the 19th century, these were proprietary concoctions; today, the only well-known examples are the sweet shots of the disco era.

Answer 77

2 oz Scotch 1 oz sweet vermouth 1/2 green chartreuse 2 dash bitters

Answer 78

Vodka, cranberry, orange juice