Cocktail Recipes and Techniques Flashcards
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What are the three classic components of a Negroni?
Answer: Gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari
A classic Negroni is made with equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari, stirred over ice and garnished with an orange peel.
What is the correct preparation method for a Mojito?
Answer: Muddle mint and lime, add rum and sugar, top with soda water over ice
A Mojito is made by muddling fresh mint leaves and lime wedges with sugar, adding white rum, then topping with soda water and serving over ice.
Which spirit is the base of a Moscow Mule?
Answer: Vodka
A Moscow Mule is made with vodka, ginger beer, and fresh lime juice, traditionally served in a copper mug.
What is the difference between a 'Tom Collins' and a 'John Collins'?
Answer: A Tom Collins uses gin; a John Collins uses bourbon or whiskey
A Tom Collins uses gin as its base spirit, while a John Collins traditionally uses bourbon or whiskey, though some recipes use any base spirit.
What garnish is traditional for a classic Gin and Tonic?
Answer: Lime wedge or cucumber slice
A classic Gin and Tonic is traditionally garnished with a lime wedge or, increasingly in modern craft versions, a cucumber slice, which complements the botanical character of gin.
Which cocktail is traditionally served in a salt-rimmed glass?
Answer: Margarita
A Margarita is traditionally served in a glass with a salted rim, which enhances the tequila and lime flavors by contrasting the sour and sweet components.