Mixology Flashcards
Cocktail
Created by mixing two or more ingredients together to create a new flavor that is greater than the sum of its parts. Short drink presented in a small glass.
Mixed drink
Combine liquor with a mixer such as water, fruit juice or carbonated sodas. Single flavor stands out. Tall drinks are presented in a highball glass. Usually served on the rocks.
Cocktail recipe ratio
2:1:1
Alcohol Sour ingredient (lemon juice, lime juice e, etc) Sweet ingredient (simple syrup, sugar, triple sec, etc)
Back
A non-alcoholic drinks served alongside a shop or a strong drink.
Chaser
A mixer or water served on the side generally meant to be sit after a straight shot of liquor.
Float
the final all liquid ingredients added to a drink after the basic procedures performed. Due to the varying densities the lightest liquid will float on the top.
Free-pour
To make or mix drinks without using a measuring device.
Light
A drink containing a reduced amount of liquor but the normal amount of mixer
Muddle
To crush ingredients in order to squeeze out juice, oils and flavors.
Neat
A drink served without ice, water or other mixer.
On the rocks
A straight spirit served over ice in an old fashioned glass.
Rim
To moisten the outside rim of a glass with citrus and roll the rim in salt or sugar.
Short
A drink served in a rocks glass with less than 5 ounces of fluid in total.
Tall/Long
A drink served in an 8 to 16 oz highball glass
Twist
A peel of citrus fruit cut lengthwise and used as a garnish.
