COCKTAILS

 The methods of mixing cocktails are the same as mocktails:

Build, stir, shake, and blend.
 A cocktail is a type of mixed drink, although bar experts say that not every mixed drink is
considered a cocktail. It consists of base liquor, a modifying ingredient and a special flavoring or
coloring agent. It is often taken before meals to stimulate the appetite or taken during cocktail
gatherings. It is also believed to be an aid to digestion.

Basic Cocktail Terminologies

 Back- it a term used when a soft drink or water is served along with an alcoholic drink as a
chaser of sorts.
 Chilled- strained through ice.
 Cooling- placing the cocktail glass in a refrigerator for several hours or by placing a few ice cubes
in the glass and rolling them around the glass for few minutes. Remember to remove all the
residual water before adding the cocktail.
 Dirty- when olive juice is added to a martini.
 Dry Martini – it is a Martini prepared with little or without vermouth. Vodkas Martini’s never
have vermouth unless requested.
 Flag- it refers to an orange and cherry garnish.
 Neat- it is a term used to describe a spirit that is served straight neither chilled nor with any ice
added.
 On the rocks – a term for pouring and serving alcohol over ice.
 Perfect- it is a style of Martini/ Manhattan where equal parts dry and sweet vermouth are
added.
 Rimming – it means moisturizing the rim of the glass with lemon or lime juice and dipping the
rim into regular or colored sugar, or salt, and twisting it until the rim is evenly covered.
 Shooters – these are strong little drinks served in shot glasses. These are typically made up of
variety
 of alcohols and can include non-alcoholic mixers too.
 Shot – it is a pure alcohol served in shot glasses.
 Straight up – shaken or stirred cocktail that is chilled, generally speaking, and then served
without any ice.
 Twisting – giving orange or lemon skins a short twist over the cocktail. Depending on the type of
cocktail, the skin can be added to the mix.
 Wet – This term is used to describe a Martini prepared with a healthy amount of vermouth.

Main Components of Cocktails

ICE – it is an important component of cocktails. Nearly every recipe calls for ice to be used to chill the
cocktail. This should be as cold and dry as possible to prevent water from mixing with the cocktail too
much.

BASE LIQUOR – This usually consists of spirits: gin, vodka, tequila, rum, brandy, whisky, and some wines.

MODIFYING INGREDIENT- This include liqueurs, bitters, syrup, juice, milk, cream, and other mixes like
soda, tonic water, ginger ale, lemonade and colas.

FLAVORING or COLORING AGENT – It complements the modifying agent. This includes syrups, eggs,
almond extract, etc. These are usually used in minimal amounts.
GARNISH – it enhances the appearance of the drink. Among the ones used are: a slice of fruit clipped on
the rim of the glass o