Lesson 1 - Cream Drinks Flashcards
Where are cream drinks typically served?
Restaurants with full bars and at high end hotels.
Are cream drinks powerful?
No.
What should be done to every cream drink?
It should be shaken.
What is important to know about the cream in cream drinks?
“A LITTLE CREAM GOES A LONG WAY.”
If you use too much or too little cream in a cream drink, what can happen?
Too much will overpower the drink. Too little, and the drink winds up short.
Why is “splash” cream part of the cream drink recipes?
Because the juice containers have a much wider opening than speed pourers, and there is a tendency to over-pour.
When are cream drinks most typically served?
After dinner.
What two types of cream may be used in cream drinks?
Coffee cream or ice cream
Why must the cream be kept chilled?
To avoid spoilage.
Where do cream drinks derive their flavor?
From the liqueurs used.
In what two colors is Creme de Cacao available?
White and brown
What is the difference in flavor between the white and the brown Creme de Cacao?
Nothing, they taste the same.
What is the only difference between the white and the brown Creme de Cacao?
Color.
Creme de Almond is the same in flavor to what other Creme?
Creme de Noyeaux
What is the difference between Creme de Almond and Creme de Noyeaux?
Creme de Almond is made from almonds and Creme de Noyeaux is made from apricot pits.
What are three substitutes for Galliano?
Neapolitan, Florentino, Valentino
Why do many establishments use a substitute for Galliano?
Because of its high price.
What do you always use to prepare cream drinks?
Always use ice in a mixing cup to chill liqueurs.
How do you blend these drinks when using cream?
With strong shakes.
Are cream drinks served with ice?
No. Unless requested.
What do you use to prevent ice from going into the glass?
A strain.
Does ice go in a stemmed glass?
Never
Why should special care be taken when washing glasses used for cream drinks?
Because the cream leaves a film in the glass
How do you do the final rinse?
With cold water.
What will some establishments use in place of cream?
Ice cream.
What does ice cream do to cream drinks?
It makes them very thick.
How do you blend a cream drinks if you use ice cream instead of cream?
Use a blender so that its like a milk shake.
Brandy Alexander (BeBe)
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Brandy 2 Brown Creme de Cacao Splash of Cream Shake & Strain Nutmeg Garnish
How do you serve a cream drink if a customer asks for ice?
Pour it over ice cubes in a large rocks glass.
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Brandy 2 Brown Creme de Cacao Splash of Cream Shake & Strain Nutmeg Garnish
Brandy Alexander (BeBe)
Is the alcohol strength of cream drinks more or less than most other cocktails?
It’s generally 25% to 40% weaker in alcohol content.
Golden Cadillac
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Galliano 2 White Creme de Cacao Splash of cream Shake and strain
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Galliano 2 White Creme de Cacao Splash of cream Shake and strain
Golden Cadillac
Banshee
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 White Creme de Cacao 2 Creme de Banana Slash of cream Shake and strain
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 White Creme de Cacao 2 Creme de Banana Slash of cream Shake and strain
Banshee
Toasted Almond
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Ameretto 2 Kahlua Splash of cream Shake and strain
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Ameretto 2 Kahlua Splash of cream Shake and strain
Toasted Almond
Grasshopper
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 White Creme de Cacao 2 Green Creme de Menthe Splash of cream Shake and strain
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 White Creme de Cacao 2 Green Creme de Menthe Splash of cream Shake and strain
Gasshopper
Cricket
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 White Creme de Cacao 2 White Creme de Menthe Splash of cream Shake and strain
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 White Creme de Cacao 2 White Creme de Menthe Splash of cream Shake and strain
Cricket
Locust
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 White Creme de Cacao 2 White Creme de Menthe 2 Bacardi 151 Splash of cream Shake and strain
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 White Creme de Cacao 2 White Creme de Menthe 2 Bacardi 151 Splash of cream Shake and strain
Locust
Pink Lady (GiGi)
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Gin 2 Grenadine Splash of cream Shake and strain
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Gin 2 Grenadine Splash of cream Shake and strain
Pink Lady (GiGi)
Golden Dream (GTO)
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Galliano 2 Triple Sec 1 Orange juice Splash of cream Shake and strain
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Galliano 2 Triple Sec 1 Orange juice Splash of cream Shake and strain
Golden Dream (GTO)
Cream Sickle (VTO)
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Vodka 2 Triple Sec 1 Orange juice Splash of cream Shake and strain
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Vodka 2 Triple Sec 1 Orange juice Splash of cream Shake and strain
Cream Sickle (VTO)
Pink Squirrel
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Creme de Almond or Creme de Noyeaux 2 White Creme de Cacao Splash of cream Shake and strain
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Creme de Almond or Creme de Noyeaux 2 White Creme de Cacao Splash of cream Shake and strain
Pink Squirrel
Chocolate Covered Banana
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Brown Creme de Cacao 2 Creme de Banana Splash of cream Shake and strain
Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Brown Creme de Cacao 2 Creme de Banana Splash of cream Shake and strain
Chocolate Covered Banana
