Cocktail Flashcards
What is an Americano?
A cocktail typically made with espresso, hot water, and sometimes a splash of milk.
Americano is popular in coffee culture.
What are the main ingredients of a White Lady cocktail?
Gin, Triple Sec, Fresh lemon juice
It’s often garnished with a lemon twist.
What is the primary spirit in a Whiskey Sour?
Whiskey
Usually combined with lemon juice and sugar.
What is a Tuxedo cocktail made of?
Old Tom Gin, Dry Vermouth, Maraschino, Absinthe, Orange Bitters
Stirred and garnished with a cocktail cherry and lemon zest twist.
What ingredients are in a Stinger cocktail?
Cognac and Crème de Menthe (white)
It’s typically served chilled.
What is a Sidecar cocktail typically composed of?
Cognac, Triple Sec, Fresh lemon juice
It is often shaken with ice and served in a cocktail glass.
What is a Screwdriver cocktail made with?
Vodka and Orange juice
Served over ice in a highball glass.
What are the ingredients of a Sazerac?
Cognac (or Rye whiskey), Absinthe, Sugar cube, Peychaud’s bitters
Garnished with a lemon peel.
What is the main ingredient in a Rusty Nail cocktail?
Scotch whisky and Drambuie
Typically served over ice.
What is a Ramos Gin Fizz composed of?
Old Tom Gin, Dry Vermouth, Maraschino, Absinthe, Orange Bitters
Known for its creamy texture from egg whites and cream.
What is the composition of the All Day Cocktail?
Cognac, Absinthe, Sugar cube, Peychaud’s bitters
Rinsed with Absinthe and garnished with lemon peel.
What is the typical preparation method for a Gin Fizz?
Shake gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and strain into a glass
Topped with soda water.
Fill in the blank: The _______ cocktail contains gin, Campari, and Sweet Red Vermouth.
Negroni
What is the main ingredient in a Manhattan cocktail?
Rye whiskey and Red Vermouth
Garnished with a cocktail cherry.
What ingredients make up a Caipirinha?
Cachaça, Fresh lime, Sugar
Muddled and served over ice.
What is a Bloody Mary primarily made of?
Vodka, Tomato juice, Lemon juice
Often seasoned with Worcestershire sauce and spices.
What are the components of a Cosmopolitan cocktail?
Citron Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry juice, Fresh lime juice
Shaken and served in a large cocktail glass.
What is the garnish typically used for a French 75 cocktail?
Lemon twist
It combines gin, lemon juice, sugar, and champagne.
What is the primary spirit in a Daiquiri?
White rum
Combined with lime juice and sugar.
True or False: A Bellini is made with Prosecco and peach puree.
True
What is the preparation style for a Dry Martini?
Stirred with gin and dry vermouth
Typically served in a chilled martini glass.
What is the signature garnish for a Margarita?
Salt rim and lime wedge
Usually made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.
What is the main flavor profile of a Grasshopper cocktail?
Minty and chocolatey
Made with Crème de menthe, Crème de cacao, and cream.
Fill in the blank: The _______ cocktail is made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream.
Black Russian
What is the main characteristic of a cocktail labeled as ‘After Dinner’?
Typically served after a meal to aid digestion
They are often sweeter and richer.
What is a common mixer in a highball cocktail?
Soda water or tonic water
Highball cocktails typically consist of a spirit and a larger proportion of mixer.
What is the garnish for a Ramos Gin Fizz?
Orange flower water
Known for its frothy texture from egg whites.
