Spirits, Modifiers, And Binders Flashcards
Spirit
Drinks distilled in an alcoholic bev
No added sugar
40% alc by volume
List the order of the spirits on the speed rack
Vodka
Gin
Light Rum
Tequila
Triple sec
Whiskey
Bourbon
rules of speedrack
1) commonly used alcohols
2. ordered light to dark
3. order must always be maintained
vodka
base ingredient: neutral grain, potatoes, fruit, sugar
colors: clear
general flavors: clean, rich
gin
base ingredient: neutral grain, botanicals
colors: clear
general flavors: citrusy
rum
base ingredient: sugarcane
colors: white, gold, dark, black
general flavors: rich
tequila
base ingredient: blue agave
colors: clear
general flavors: sweet, fruity, toasty
whiskey
base ingredient: neutral grains
colors: brown/earthy
general flavors: nutty, sweet, spicy, smoky
single malt whiskey means
the whisky was made in one distillery
blended whiskey means
made in multiple distilleries
bourbon
base ingredient: corn
colors: dark
general flavors: caramel, vanilla, and butterscotch, to more robust and spicy, featuring hints of pepper or cinnamon.
2 types of agave spirits
mezcal, tequila
tequila
must be made from blue agave
agave steamed in above ground ovens
sweet, fruity, toasty flavor
mezcal
roasted in earthen pits with lava rocks
smoky, earthy, floral
made of any agave
purpose of the speedrack
efficiency, order, speed
modifiers
alcoholic liquids that are used in addition to a cocktails base spirit
supply more flavors that spirits can’t provide
not restricted to sugar free substances, can have any abv
4 types of modifiers
liqueurs
digestivos and apertivos
foritfied and aromatized wines
bitters
liqueur
spirit that has been altered with added flavors and sweeteners
infused spirits
digestivos/digéstifs
liqueurs that stimulate digestion
aperitivos/apéritifs
liqueurs that stimulate appetite
fortified aromatized wines
fortified: wine base, with added alcohol (brandy/neutral grain spirit)
aromatized: fortified wines flavored with fruits, herbs, roots
(vermouth is a common example)
bitters
bartender’s “spice rack”
added in dashes
bind flavors together, add a kick
highly concentrated, high proof
3 types of vermouth
dry white
sweet white
sweet red
binder
non alcoholic substances that act to draw the component of the cocktails
6 types of binders
sweeteners
juices
milk and egg whites
plant products
sodas
garnishes
how to cut a citrus crescent
- trim the numbs on both sides of the citrus
- cut the citrus in half lengthwise
- make a partial cut in the center half of each half crosswise
4.cut each half into 1/4 inch slices
how to cut a citrus twist
- strip the long pieces of a citrus peel
- holding the peel with the meaty part facing you and outside facing the glass, squeeze to release oils over the glass
- rub twist around rim (optional)
- discard, place it in drink
- if using rocks/old fashioned glass, place peel as is
- if using coupe: place peel as is or twist into a coil and balance on rim
- is using champagne/martini glass: place as is or coil into glass
Components of a cocktail
Liquor/ base spirit
Binder
Modifier
liquor vs liqueur
liquor is made of neutral grains, no sugar added, base. must be 40% abv
liqueur is a neutral grained liquor that has been infused with added sugars and sweeteners. it can have any alc content
substitutions for triple sec
grand mariner,anything citrusy
substitutions for chambord
pimms, raspberry flavored things
how much juice in lemon and lime
lime: 1 oz juice
lemon: 1-1.5 juice
why are some spirits aged
enhance the flavor
