tips and tricks Flashcards
what is the count for 1oz ?
4 count
What does each count stand for ?
1/4oz
how much is 1 pint ?
16oz
how much is in a fifth?
750ml
Tropicals consist of what type of alcohol? what kind of juices?
light,dark, spiced or 151 RUM.
pineapple and orange juice
When a customer requests a drink neat, how is it served ?
straight shot in a short glass served at room temp
If they request a Tonic what must always be present ?
a lime
what is a highball ?
a quick to make drink consisting of a liquor/cordial of your choice and a mix. usually a soda or juice.
When a shot has 3 ingredients what is the count ? 2 ingredients ? 4 or more?
4-2-2
4-4
2-2-2-2
What is a sour cocktail?
a drink mixed w/ sweet n sour
What is sweet and sour made of ?
lemon juice, sugar, & bar foam
What is the main liquor of a margarita ?
tequila
When making a margarita drink what should you do first ?
salt the rim
What are some terms used for orange juice?
screw, navel or stone
How much liquor is in a Martini ?
2 1/2oz
When is dry vermouth added to the drink ?
add dry vermouth FIRST otherwise an over pour could ruin the drink
When making a martini what 3 question do you ask ?
what type of gin/vodka?
would you like that up or on the rocks?
how dry would you like that ?
an extra dry martini requires how much dry vermouth ?
a drop of dry vermouth (rinse the mixer)
what type of alcohol is in a martini ?
gin or vodka
what type of alcohol is in a manhattan ?
whiskey or burbon
what type of alcohol is in a rob roy ?
scotch
Whats the rule for olive juice in a dirty martini?
the more olive juice the dirtier the martini
what’s the custom martini recipe ?
2 1/2oz flavored vodka
1oz juice to match
garnish to match flavor
