Shaken Cocktails and Cream Drinks Flashcards
Shaken cocktails and cream drinks may require a very precise form of preparation; learn how to mix these popular varieties. (87 cards)
1
Q
Describe the technique used for shaken cocktails.
A
- Fill a lowball/highball glass with ice and set aside
- Add ingredients and ice to a master glass
- Shake the master glass
- Strain into prepared lowball/highball glass
- Garnish
2
Q
How long should you shake for heavier drinks with eggs, syrup, or cream?
A
20 seconds
3
Q
How long should you shake for drinks with easily mixable ingredients?
A
10 seconds
4
Q
Can you mix more than 2 cocktails in a single shaker?
A
No, never
5
Q
Describe the technique for creating the following shaken cocktail:
Tom Collins
(aka Gin Fizz)
A
- 2 oz gin
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1 tsp of sugar
- Shake and strain into Collins glass
- Splash club soda
- Garnish with cherry
Collins mix can substitute lemon juice, sugar and club soda - don’t shake Collins mix
6
Q
In the following Collins drinks, what should be substituted for gin?
Vodka Collins
A
2 oz vodka
7
Q
In the following Collins drinks, what should be substituted for gin?
Rum Collins
A
2 oz rum
8
Q
In the following Collins drinks, what should be substituted for gin?
Colonel Collins
A
2 oz bourbon whiskey
9
Q
In the following Collins drinks, what should be substituted for gin?
John Collins
A
- 2 oz bourbon whiskey
- Splash ginger ale
(instead of club soda)
10
Q
In the following Collins drinks, what should be substituted for gin?
Sloe Gin Fizz
A
2 oz Sloe Gin
11
Q
Describe the technique for creating the following shaken cocktail:
French 75
A
- 2 oz cognac
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1 tsp of sugar
- Shake and strain into Collins glass
- Add 4 oz champagne
- Garnish with lemon twist
12
Q
Describe the technique for creating the following shaken cocktail:
Margarita
A
- Salt the rim of a lowball glass
- 1 1/2 oz tequila
- 1/2 oz triple sec
- 1 oz lime juice
- Shake and strain into prepared glass
- Garnish with lime
Margarita mix can substitute Triple Sec and lime juice
13
Q
Describe the technique for creating the following shaken cocktail:
Classic Daiquiri
A
- 1.5 oz light rum
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1 tsp sugar
- Shake and strain into frosted (optional) lowball glass
- Garnish with lime
14
Q
Describe the technique for creating the following shaken cocktail:
Acapulco
A
- 2 oz light rum or tequila
- 1/2 oz triple sec
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 tsp sugar
- Shake and strain into a lowball glass
- Garnish with mint sprig
15
Q
Describe the technique for creating the following shaken cocktail:
Kamikaze
A
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1 oz triple sec (Blue Kamikaze: use blue curacao)
- 1/2 oz Rose’s lime juice
- Shake and strain into lowball glass
- Garnish with lime
16
Q
Describe the technique for creating the following shaken cocktail:
New Yorker
A
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 tsp sugar
- Dash grenadine
- Shake and strain into a lowball glass
- Garnish with lemon twist
17
Q
Describe the technique for creating the following shaken cocktail:
Mai Tai
A
- 1 oz light rum
- 1 oz dark rum
- 1/2 oz Triple Sec
- 1/2 oz Orgeat (almond syrup)
- 1/2 oz Rose’s lime juice
- Shake and strain into highball glass
- Garnish with a cherry
18
Q
Describe the technique for creating the following shaken cocktail:
Zombie
A
- 1.5 oz light rum
- 1/2 oz dark rum
- 1/2 oz Apricot Brandy
- 1/2 oz Rose’s lime juice
- Add equal orange and pineapple juice
- Shake and strain into highball glass
- Garnish with fruit
- Float 1/2 oz 151-proof rum
19
Q
Describe the technique for creating the following shaken cocktail:
Planter’s Punch
A
- 2 oz dark rum
- 1/2 oz triple sec
- 1 oz lime juice
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp grenadine
- Fill orange juice
- Shake and strain into highball glass
- Garnish with orange and cherry
- Sprinkle with nutmeg
20
Q
Describe the technique for creating the following shaken cocktail:
Singapore Sling
A
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar
- Shake and strain into highball glass
- Splash club soda
- Float 1 oz cherry brandy on top
- Garnish with orange and cherry
21
Q
Describe the technique for creating the following shaken cocktail:
Long Island Iced Tea
A
- 1/2 oz gin
- 1/2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz rum
- 1/2 oz tequila
- 1/2 oz triple sec
- 1 tsp bar sugar
- Shake and strain into highball glass
- Splash coke
- Garnish with lemon or mint leaves
22
Q
Describe the technique for creating the following shaken cocktail:
Alabama Slammer
A
- 1 oz Southern Comfort
- 1 oz Amaretto
- 1/2 oz Sloe Gin
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- Shake and strain into a highball glass
- Garnish with cherry
23
Q
Describe the technique for creating the following shaken cocktail:
Jack Rose
A
- 1.5 oz Apple Jack Brandy
- 1 tsp bar sugar
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- Add a few drops of grenadine
- Shake, strain into a highball glass
- Garnish with a cherry
24
Q
Describe the technique for creating the following shaken cocktail:
Between the Sheets
A
- 1 oz light rum
- 1 oz brandy
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 tsp bar sugar
- 1 oz lemon juice
- Shake, strain into a highball glass
- Garnish with lemon or lime twist
25
# Describe the technique for creating the following shaken cocktail:
Knock Out
1. 3/4 oz **gin**
2. 3/4 oz **dry vermouth**
3. 1/2 **Pernod** (or any absinthe substitute)
4. 1 tsp white **crème de menthe**
5. Shake, strain into highball glass
6. Garnish with a **cherry**
26
# Describe the technique for creating the following shaken cocktail:
Cosmopolitan
1. Frost rim
2. 1 1/2 oz **vodka** (common with Absolut Citron or Stoli Vodka)
3. 1/2 oz **Triple Sec** (common with Cointreau)
4. Fill/color with **cranberry juice**
5./ Shake, strain into a martini glass
6. Garnish with a **lime twist**
27
# Describe the technique for creating the following shaken cocktail:
Gimlet
1. Frost rim
2. 2 oz **gin**
3. 1/2 oz **Rose's lime juice**
4. Shake, strain into martini glass
5. Garnish with a **lime**
28
# Describe the technique for creating the following shaken cocktail:
Vodka Gimlet
1. Frost rim
2. 2 oz **vodka**
3. 1/2 oz **Rose's lime juice**
4. Shake, strain into martini glass
5. Garnish with a **lime**
29
# Describe the technique for creating the following shaken cocktail:
Sidecar
1. Frost rim
2. 1.5 oz **brandy**
3. 3/4 oz **Cointreau**
4. 3/4 oz **fresh lemon juice**
5. Shake, strain into a martini glass
30
# Describe the technique for creating the following shaken cocktail:
Cape Cod
1. Frost rim
2. 1.5 oz **vodka**
3. 1/2 oz **lime juice**
4. Fill/color with **cranberry juice**
5. Shake, strain into a martini glass
6. Garnish with **lime**
31
What is the technique for creating shaken cream drinks?
* Shake all ingredients and ice in a master glass
* Remove lid from master glass and pour (***don't strain!***) all contents into a lowball glass
## Footnote
*No garnish unless specified*
32
# Describe the method associated with the following shaken cream drink:
Creamsicle
1. 1/2 oz **Galliano**
2. 1/2 oz **Triple Sec**
3. 1/2 oz **White Crème de Cacao**
4. 1/2 oz **cream**
5. Add **orange juice**
6. Shake, pour
33
# Describe the method associated with the following shaken cream drink:
Sombrero
1. 1.5 oz **Kahlua**
2. Add 1 oz **cream**
3. Shake, pour
34
# Describe the method associated with the following shaken cream drink:
Cocaine Lady
1. 1.5 oz **Kahlua**
2. Add 1 oz **cream**
3. Shake, pour
4. Splash **Coca-Cola**
35
# Describe the method associated with the following shaken cream drink:
White Russian
1. 1.5 oz **vodka**
2. 1.5 oz **Kahlua**
3. Add 1 oz **cream**
4. Shake, pour
36
# Describe the method associated with the following shaken cream drink:
Toasted Almond
1. 1.5 oz **Amaretto**
2. 1.5 oz **Kahlua**
3. Add 1 oz **cream**
4. Shake, pour
37
# Describe the method associated with the following shaken cream drink:
Roasted, Toasted Almond
| (aka "Hot Shot" or "Orgasm")
1. 1.5 oz **Amaretto**
2. 1.5 oz **Kahlua**
3. 1.5 **vodka**
4. Add 1 oz **cream**
5. Shake, pour
38
# Describe the method associated with the following shaken cream drink:
Alexander
1. 1.5 oz **gin**
2. 1.5 oz **White Crème de Cacao**
3. Add 1 oz **cream**
4. Shake, pour
5. Sprinkle with **nutmeg**
39
# Describe the method associated with the following shaken cream drink:
Brandy Alexander
1. 1.5 oz **brandy**
2. 1.5 oz **Dark Crème de Cacao**
3. Add 1 oz **cream**
4. Shake, pour
5. Sprinkle with **nutmeg**
40
# Describe the method associated with the following shaken cream drink:
Alexander's Sister
1. 1.5 oz **gin**
2. 1.5 oz **white crème de menthe**
3. Add 1 oz **cream**
4. Shake, pour
5. Sprinkle with **nutmeg**
41
# Describe the method associated with the following shaken cream drink:
Girl Scout Cookie
1. 1.5 oz **Kahlua**
2. 1.5 oz **peppermint schnapps**
3. Add 1 oz **cream**
4. Shake, pour
42
# Describe the method associated with the following shaken cream drink:
Banana Banshee
1. 1.5 oz **Crème de Banane**
2. 1.5 oz **White Crème de Cacao**
3. Add 1 oz **cream**
4. Shake, pour
43
# Describe the method associated with the following shaken cream drink:
Dirty Banana
1. 1.5 oz **Crème de Banane**
2. 1.5 **Kahlua**
3. Ad 1 oz **cream**
4. Shake, pour
44
# Describe the method associated with the following shaken cream drink:
Grasshopper
1. 1.5 oz **Green Creme de Menthe**
2. 1.5 oz **White Creme de Cacao**
3. Add 1 oz **cream**
4. Shake, pour
45
# Describe the method associated with the following shaken cream drink:
Golden Cadillac
1. 1.5 oz **Galliano**
2. 1.5 oz **White Creme de Cacao**
3. Add 1 oz **cream**
4. Shake, pour
46
# Describe the method associated with the following shaken cream drink:
White Lady
1. 2 oz **gin**
2. 1 oz **lemon juice**
3. 2 tbs **bar sugar**
4. Add 1 oz **cream**
5. Shake, pour
47
# Describe the method associated with the following shaken cream drink:
Pink Lady
| *(A White Lady with a few drops of grenadine)*
1. 2 oz **gin**
2. 1 oz **lemon juice**
3. 2 tbs **bar sugar**
4. Dash **grenadine**
5. Add 1 oz **cream**
6. Shake, pour
48
# Describe the method associated with the following shaken cream drink:
Pink Squirrel
1. 1.5 oz **Amaretto**
2. 1.5 oz **White Creme de Cacao**
3. Add 1 oz **cream**
4. Shake, pour
49
# Describe the method associated with the following shaken cream drink:
Mudslide
1. 1.5 oz **vodka**
2. 1.5 oz **Kahlua**
3. 1.5 oz **Bailey's**
4. Add 1 oz **cream**
5. Shake, pour
50
# Name the shaken cocktail:
1. 2 oz **cognac**
2. 1/2 oz **lemon juice**
3. 1 tsp of **sugar**
4. Shake and strain into Collins glass
5. Add 4 oz **champagne**
6. Garnish with **lemon twist**
French 75
51
# Name the shaken cocktail:
1. Salt the rim of a lowball glass
2. 1 1/2 oz **tequila**
3. 1/2 oz **triple sec**
4. 1 oz **lime juice**
5. Shake and strain into prepared glass
6. Garnish with **lime**
## Footnote
*Margarita mix can substitute Triple Sec and lime juice*
Margarita
52
# Name the shaken cocktail:
1. 1.5 oz **light rum**
2. 1/2 oz **lime juice**
3. 1 tsp **sugar**
4. Shake and strain into frosted (optional) lowball glass
5. Garnish with **lime**
Classic Daiquiri
53
# Name the shaken cocktail:
1. 2 oz **light rum or tequila**
2. 1/2 oz **triple sec**
3. 1 oz **lime juice**
4. 1 tsp **sugar**
5. Shake and strain into a lowball glass
6. Garnish with **mint sprig**
Acapulco
54
# Name the shaken cocktail:
1. 1.5 oz **vodka**
2. 1 oz **triple sec** *(Blue Kamikaze: use blue curacao)*
3. 1/2 oz **Rose's lime juice**
4. Shake and strain into lowball glass
5. Garnish with **lime**
Kamikaze
55
# Name the shaken cocktail:
1. 2 oz **bourbon**
2. 1 oz **lime juice**
3. 1 tsp **sugar**
4. Dash **grenadine**
5. Shake and strain into a lowball glass
6. Garnish with **lemon twist**
New Yorker
56
# Name the shaken cocktail:
1. 1 oz **light rum**
2. 1 oz **dark rum**
3. 1/2 oz **Triple Sec**
4. 1/2 oz **Orgeat (almond syrup)**
5. 1/2 oz **Rose's lime juice**
6. Shake and strain into highball glass
7. Garnish with a **cherry**
Mai Tai
57
# Name the shaken cocktail:
1. 1.5 oz **light rum**
2. 1/2 oz **dark rum**
3. 1/2 oz **Apricot Brandy**
4. 1/2 oz **Rose's lime juice**
5. Add equal **orange and pineapple juice**
6. Shake and strain into highball glass
7. Garnish with **fruit**
8. Float 1/2 oz **151-proof rum**
Zombie
58
# Name the shaken cocktail:
1. 2 oz **dark rum**
2. 1/2 oz **triple sec**
3. 1 oz **lime juice**
4. 2 tsp **sugar**
5. 1/4 tsp **grenadine**
6. Fill **orange juice**
7. Shake and strain into highball glass
8. Garnish with **orange and cherry**
9. Sprinkle with **nutmeg**
Planter's Punch
59
# Name the shaken cocktail:
1. 2 oz **gin**
2. 1 oz **lemon juice**
3. 1 tsp **sugar**
4. Shake and strain into highball glass
5. Splash **club soda**
6. Float 1 oz **cherry brandy** on top
7. Garnish with **orange and cherry**
Singapore Sling
60
# Name the shaken cocktail:
1. 1/2 oz **gin**
2. 1/2 oz **vodka**
3. 1/2 oz **rum**
4. 1/2 oz **tequila**
5. 1/2 oz **triple sec**
6. 1 tsp **bar sugar**
7. Shake and strain into highball glass
8. Splash **coke**
9. Garnish with **lemon or mint leaves**
Long Island Iced Tea
61
# Name the shaken cocktail:
1. 1 oz **Southern Comfort**
2. 1 oz **Amaretto**
3. 1/2 oz **Sloe Gin**
4. 1/2 oz **lemon juice**
5. Shake and strain into a highball glass
6. Garnish with **cherry**
Alabama Slammer
62
# Name the shaken cocktail:
1. 1.5 oz **Apple Jack Brandy**
2. 1 tsp **bar sugar**
3. 1/2 oz **lemon juice**
4. Add a few drops of **grenadine**
5. Shake, strain into a highball glass
6. Garnish with a **cherry**
Jack Rose
63
# Name the shaken cocktail:
1. 1 oz **light rum**
2. 1 oz **brandy**
3. 1 oz **triple** **sec**
4. 1 tsp **bar** **sugar**
5. 1 oz **lemon juice**
6. Shake, strain into a highball glass
7. Garnish with **lemon or lime twist**
Between the Sheets
64
# Name the shaken cocktail:
1. 3/4 oz **gin**
2. 3/4 oz **dry vermouth**
3. 1/2 **Pernod** (or any absinthe substitute)
4. 1 tsp white **crème de menthe**
5. Shake, strain into highball glass
6. Garnish with a **cherry**
Knock Out
65
# Name the shaken cocktail:
1. Frost rim
2. 1 1/2 oz **vodka** (common with Absolut Citron or Stoli Vodka)
3. 1/2 oz **Triple Sec** (common with Cointreau)
4. Fill/color with **cranberry juice**
5./ Shake, strain into a martini glass
6. Garnish with a **lime twist**
Cosmopolitan
66
# Name the shaken cocktail:
1. Frost rim
2. 2 oz **gin**
3. 1/2 oz **Rose's lime juice**
4. Shake, strain into martini glass
5. Garnish with a **lime**
Gimlet
67
# Name the shaken cocktail:
1. Frost rim
2. 2 oz **vodka**
3. 1/2 oz **Rose's lime juice**
4. Shake, strain into martini glass
5. Garnish with a **lime**
Vodka Gimlet
68
# Name the shaken cocktail:
1. Frost rim
2. 1.5 oz **brandy**
3. 3/4 oz **Cointreau**
4. 3/4 oz **fresh lemon juice**
5. Shake, strain into a martini glass
Sidecar
69
# Name the shaken cocktail:
1. Frost rim
2. 1.5 oz **vodka**
3. 1/2 oz **lime juice**
4. Fill/color with **cranberry juice**
5. Shake, strain into a martini glass
6. Garnish with **lime**
Cape Cod
70
# Name the shaken cream drink:
1. 1/2 oz **Galliano**
2. 1/2 oz **Triple Sec**
3. 1/2 oz **White Crème de Cacao**
4. 1/2 oz **cream**
5. Add **orange juice**
6. Shake, pour
Creamsicle
71
# Name the shaken cream drink:
1. 1.5 oz **Kahlua**
2. Add 1 oz **cream**
3. Shake, pour
Sombrero
72
# Name the shaken cream drink:
1. 1.5 oz **Kahlua**
2. Add 1 oz **cream**
3. Shake, pour
4. Splash **Coca-Cola**
Cocaine Lady
73
# Name the shaken cream drink:
1. 1.5 oz **vodka**
2. 1.5 oz **Kahlua**
3. Add 1 oz **cream**
4. Shake, pour
White Russian
74
# Name the shaken cream drink:
1. 1.5 oz **Amaretto**
2. 1.5 oz **Kahlua**
3. Add 1 oz **cream**
4. Shake, pour
Toasted Almond
75
# Name the shaken cream drink:
1. 1.5 oz **Amaretto**
2. 1.5 oz **Kahlua**
3. 1.5 **vodka**
4. Add 1 oz **cream**
5. Shake, pour
Roasted, Toasted Almond
| (aka "Hot Shot" or "Orgasm")
76
# Name the shaken cream drink:
1. 1.5 oz **gin**
2. 1.5 oz **White Crème de Cacao**
3. Add 1 oz **cream**
4. Shake, pour
5. Sprinkle with **nutmeg**
Alexander
77
# Name the shaken cream drink:
1. 1.5 oz **brandy**
2. 1.5 oz **Dark Crème de Cacao**
3. Add 1 oz **cream**
4. Shake, pour
5. Sprinkle with **nutmeg**
Brandy Alexander
78
# Name the shaken cream drink:
1. 1.5 oz **gin**
2. 1.5 oz **white crème de menthe**
3. Add 1 oz **cream**
4. Shake, pour
5. Sprinkle with **nutmeg**
Alexander's Sister
79
# Name the shaken cream drink:
1. 1.5 oz **Kahlua**
2. 1.5 oz **peppermint schnapps**
3. Add 1 oz **cream**
4. Shake, pour
Girl Scout Cookie
80
# Name the shaken cream drink:
1. 1.5 oz **Crème de Banane**
2. 1.5 oz **White Crème de Cacao**
3. Add 1 oz **cream**
4. Shake, pour
Banana Banshee
81
# Name the shaken cream drink:
1. 1.5 oz **Crème de Banane**
2. 1.5 **Kahlua**
3. Ad 1 oz **cream**
4. Shake, pour
Dirty Banana
82
# Name the shaken cream drink:
1. 1.5 oz **Green Creme de Menthe**
2. 1.5 oz **White Creme de Cacao**
3. Add 1 oz **cream**
4. Shake, pour
Grasshopper
83
# Name the shaken cream drink:
1. 1.5 oz **Galliano**
2. 1.5 oz **White Creme de Cacao**
3. Add 1 oz **cream**
4. Shake, pour
Golden Cadillac
84
# Name the shaken cream drink:
1. 2 oz **gin**
2. 1 oz **lemon juice**
3. 2 tbs **bar sugar**
4. Add 1 oz **cream**
5. Shake, pour
White Lady
85
# Name the shaken cream drink:
1. 2 oz **gin**
2. 1 oz **lemon juice**
3. 2 tbs **bar sugar**
4. Dash **grenadine**
5. Add 1 oz **cream**
6. Shake, pour
Pink Lady
| *(A White Lady with a few drops of grenadine)*
86
# Name the shaken cream drink:
1. 1.5 oz **Amaretto**
2. 1.5 oz **White Creme de Cacao**
3. Add 1 oz **cream**
4. Shake, pour
Pink Squirrel
87
# Name the shaken cream drink:
1. 1.5 oz **vodka**
2. 1.5 oz **Kahlua**
3. 1.5 oz **Bailey's**
4. Add 1 oz **cream**
5. Shake, pour
Mudslide
