Chapter 16

Mixology

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 Chapter Objectives
 Demonstrate how to properly measure alcohol for drink
creation and replication.
 Explain the bar set-up for easy drink creation.
 Apply drink-mixing techniques.
 Discuss why different drinks call for different glasses and
select the proper glass for the proper drink.
 Explain and be able to apply techniques for garnishing
drinks.
 Discuss the basic components of commonly ordered
drinks.

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 Measuring Alcohol for
Drink Creation
 Use a jigger
 Free pour
 Measured shot glass

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 Proper Bar Set Up
 On the speed rack, from left to right:
Bourbon, Scotch, Gin, Vodka,
Rum, Tequila, and Triple Sec

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 Drink Mixing Techniques
 Stirring
 Shaking
 Blending
 Layering
 Up and On the Rocks

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 Using Proper Glassware

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 Garnishing Drinks
 Twist
 Flaming
 Floating
 Fruit garnishes
 Vegetable garnishes

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 Basic Drink Components:
Margarita, Kamikaze
 Both of these cocktails are based on the
spirit triple sec and lime juice.
An additional spirit is added to complete
the drink.
 Margarita adds tequila
 Kamikaze adds vodka

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 Basic Drink Components
 Long Island Iced Tea
 Tom Collins
 Martini (gin and/or vodka)
 Bloody Mary
 Cosmopolitan
 Screwdriver
 Highball
 Old Fashioned
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 CONCLUSION

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