Mixology 1 - Liquor & Mix Drinks Flashcards
What does ordering a drink “tall” mean?
Build in an extra large highball or collins glass and increase mix.
What does ordering a “double” mean?
Double the amount of liquor, but use the same amount of mix. May need to increase the size of the glass.
What is simple syrup?
A clear, flavorless syrup used to sweeten drinks.
How do you make simple syrup?
1-1/2 c. Sugar
1 c. Water
What can you use to substitute for simple syrup?
A sugar packet.
Highball
Highball glass, filled with ice
1 oz. Bourbon
Fill with Ginger Ale
Can you order other liquors in a Highball?
Yes. Any liquor can be used (e.g. Vodka Highball, Gin Highball, etc…). Make the same as the Highballl.
Scotch & Soda
Highball glass, filled with ice
1 oz. Scotch
Fill with Soda
Can you order other liquors with soda?
Yes. Any liquor can be used (e.g. Vodka & Soda, Whiskey & Soda, etc…). Make the same as the Scotch & Soda.
7 & 7
Highball glass, filled with ice
1 oz. Segram’s 7 Crown Whiskey
Fill with 7-up (or other lemon-lime soda)
Can you order other liquors with 7-up?
Yes. Any liquor can be used (e.g. Whiskey & 7-up, Vodka & 7-up). Make the same as the 7 & 7.
Whiskey & Water
Highball glass, filled with ice
1 oz. Whiskey
Fill with water
Can you order other liquors with water?
Yes. Any liquor can be used (e.g. Scotch & Water, Brandy & Water). Make the same as the Whiskey & Water.
Rum and Coke
Highball glass, filled with ice
1 oz. Light Rum
Fill with coke
Can other liquors be requested with coke?
Yes. Any liquor can be used (e.g. Brandy & Coke, Vodka & Coke). Make the same as the Rum & Coke.
Cuba Libre
Rum and Coke with a lime.
Make the same as a Rum and Coke. Squeeze a lime wedge into the completed drink (using one hand to shield the lime from the customer). Discard that lime and garnish with a different lime wedge.
Gin and Tonic
Highball glass, filled with ice
1 oz. Gin
Fill with Tonic
Lime garnish
Can other liquors be requested with Tonic?
Yes. Any liquor can be used (e.g Vodka & Tonic). Make the same as a Gin & Tonic.
What is another name for Tonic?
Quinine.
Energy Drink
Highball glass, filled with ice
1 oz. Vodka
Fill with Energy Drink
Presbyterian (a.k.a. Press)
“Bad Girls Scream”
Highball glass, filled with ice
1 oz. Bourbon
Fill with equal parts Gingerale & Soda