Mixology Overview Flashcards
How many millimeters are in 1 fluid ounce?
30mL
What are the two tools for measuring ounceage?
- Jigger
2. Pour top
What are the pros/cons to using a jigger?
Pros: more precise
Cons: slower to measure it out
What are the pros/cons to using a pour top?
Pros: fast to pour
Cons: imprecise, not as accurate
What is ABV?
Alcohol By Volume, expressed as a percentage and indicates the percent of the substance that is alcohol per each unit of volume
What is proof?
Proof is expressed as a number and is equal to twice the ABV percentage number
What is a standard drink?
A standard drink contains 14 grams (0.5 oz) of pure ethanol
1.5% of 40% ABV = 12 oz of 5% ABV beer = 5 oz of 12% ABV wine
What are the 7 primary factors that affect an individuals BAC and intoxication?
- Biological sex / corresponding hormone levels
- Metabolic rate
- Size/weight
- Food consumption
- Rate of consumption
- ABV/Proof of drink
- Medications/drugs in the system
What are the 4 visible cues of intoxication?
- Inhibitions
- Judgement
- Reaction time
- Coordination
What is the speed rack?
The speed rack is the bartender’s home base. They typically follow 3 main principles 1) the speed rack contains the most commonly used alcohols 2) the speed rack should be organized light to dark and 3) the order is ALWAYS maintained
What is the order of the CBA’s speedrack?
Vodka, Gin, (Light) Rum, Tequila, Triple Sec, Whiskey, Bourbon
What are common substitutes for triple sec?
cointreau, grand marnier, orange liqueur
what are common substitutes for sugar?
simple syrup, honey syrup, agave syrup
What is a modification for vanilla vodka?
vodka w/ a splash of lime (4:1 ratio, citron vodka
what is a modification for schnapps if it is unavailable?
liqueur of same color and flavor
What is a common substitute for Rose’s lime?
2 parts lime juice and 1 part simple syrup
How to make simple syrup?
1:1 ratio of sugar and water
how do you make a citrus crescent?
- trim the nubs on both sides of the citrus
- cut the citrus in half length wise
- make a partial cut in the center of each half crosswise
- cut each half into 1/4-inch slices, yielding half-circle crescents
how do you make a citrus twist?
- use a vegetable peeler
- clean the edges with a knife and make desired shape
- express the twist: holding the peel with the pith side facing you and outside facing the glass, squeeze to release the oils over the glass
- gently rub the twist around the rim of the glass
- discard it or use it as a garnish a) if a rocks glass; place peel as is b) if using a coupe: place peel as is or twist into a coil and balance on rim c) place as is or coil into the glass
how much juice can you typically get from a fresh lime?
approx. 1 fluid oz.
how much juice can you typically get from a fresh lemon?
approx. 1-1.5 fluid oz.
how much juice can you typically get from a fresh grapefruit?
6-8 fluid oz.
how much juice can you typically get from a fresh orange?
approx. 4 fluid oz.
how much juice can you typically get from a fresh pineapple?
approx. 16 fluid oz.
