Cocktail Codex Core Formulas

Question 1

What are the six basic cocktail formulas?

Answer 1

Old-Fashioned, Martini, Daiquiri, Sidecar, Highball, Flip

Question 2

Old-Fashioned

Answer 2

2 oz spirit, 1/4 oz sugar, 2-3 dashes bitters

Question 3

Provide another example of an Old-Fashioned cocktail.

Answer 3

Sazerac, Mint Julep

Question 4

Martini

Answer 4

2 oz spirit, 3/4-1 oz vermouth

Question 5

Provide another example of a Martini.

Answer 5

Manhattan, Negroni

Question 6

Daiquiri

Answer 6

2 oz spirit, 3/4 oz sugar, 3/4 oz citrus

Question 7

Provide another example of a Daiquiri cocktail.

Answer 7

Whiskey sour, fresh gimlet, mojito

Question 8

Sidecar

Answer 8

1.5 oz spirit, 1 oz liqueur, .75 oz citrus

Question 9

Provide another example of a Sidecar cocktail.

Answer 9

Margarita, Last Word, Cosmo

Question 10

Highball

Answer 10

2 oz spirit, top with ~5 oz carbonation

Question 11

Provide an example of a Highball cocktail.

Answer 11

Paloma, gin & tonic, mimosa

Question 12

Flip

Answer 12

2 oz spirit/wine, 1/2 oz sugar, 1 whole egg

Question 13

What’s an approximate ratio for a very dry martini?

Answer 13

2.5 oz gin, .25 oz vermouth

Question 14

What’s an approximate ratio for a wet martini?

Answer 14

1.5 oz gin, 1.5 oz vermouth

Question 15

How does a sidecar become a margarita?

Answer 15

To compensate for richness, brandy vs tequila: increase spirit, reduce liqueur; 2 oz tequila, .75 oz cointreau, .75 oz lime, then to compensate for loss of sweet, add optional .25 oz simple

Question 16

Provide another example of a flip.

Answer 16

Eggnog, Ramos Gin Fizz, White Russian, Piña Colada