Mixology: Art And Science

Question 1

infusions

Answer 1

capable of adding depth and complexity to standard cocktails

adding extra flavor to things to make it taste cool

Question 2

5 primary influences in the infusion process

Answer 2

1. solvent: higher proof = infused faster
2. flavoring agent = any ingredients you want to flavor the solvent with
3. vessel = plastic or glass prevents unwanted flavor
4. temp = generally, infuse at room temp, away from sunlight. refrigerate with fruit
5. time

Question 3

layering/floating

Answer 3

achieve visual effect, layered colors

Question 4

sinking

Answer 4

placing a liquid of high density on top of a liquid with lower density so that it sinks

Question 5

flaming

Answer 5

used to add flavor complexity and add entertainment

Question 6

how to add a rim

Answer 6

use liquid to lightly coat the top of the outside of the rim

press a fine grained thing on the rim

Question 7

smoking

Answer 7

smoking the glass/bev

helps infuse woods and aromas

Question 8

3 non standard shaking techniques

Answer 8

dry shaking
short shaking
whipping

Question 9

types of non standard shaking

dry shaking

Answer 9

1. build drink with tins
2. seal tins and shake; notice a thicker
3. separtate tins

purpose: smooth and airy foam

Question 10

types of non standard shaking

short shaking

Answer 10

purpose: limits dilution, especially for drinks served on the rocks

shake for less time

Question 11

types of non standard shaking

whipping

Answer 11

purpose: less dilution, faster chilling

process: skake with 1 ice cube

Question 12

rinsing

Answer 12

spray the base with something to complement the flavor slightly. invert glass

Question 13

3 influences of hawthorne style strainers I

Answer 13

gate control - control the amount of crystals that pass through the strainer

spring tightness: tighter the spring, better the filter

coverage: surface area large enough to cover the diameter of the shaker tin