Cocktail Recipes and Techniques Flashcards
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What is the classic ratio for a Whiskey Sour?
Answer: 2:0.75:0.75 (spirit:sweet:sour)
The classic Whiskey Sour ratio is 2 oz whiskey, 0.75 oz simple syrup (sweet), and 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice (sour), following the standard sour template.
What is an 'Aperol Spritz' made of?
Answer: Aperol, Prosecco, and soda water
An Aperol Spritz is made with Aperol (an Italian aperitivo liqueur), Prosecco (Italian sparkling wine), and a splash of soda water, served over ice with an orange slice.
What distinguishes an 'Old Fashioned' from other whiskey cocktails?
Answer: It is a simple, spirit-forward cocktail of whiskey, sugar, bitters, and an orange garnish with no citrus juice
The Old Fashioned is one of the simplest cocktails — whiskey, sugar (cube or syrup), Angostura bitters, stirred over ice and garnished with orange peel — with no citrus juice or other additions.
What is the defining characteristic of a 'tiki cocktail'?
Answer: They are characterized by rum bases, tropical fruit juices, syrups, and elaborate garnishes in exotic vessel shapes
Tiki cocktails are characterized by rum bases, tropical flavors (pineapple, coconut, passion fruit, lime), complex layered syrups, crushed ice, and elaborate presentation in exotic vessels.
What is the base spirit in a classic Espresso Martini?
Answer: Vodka
A classic Espresso Martini is made with vodka, coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa), and freshly brewed espresso, shaken to create a frothy top.
What is 'falernum' and in which type of cocktails is it commonly used?
Answer: A sweet syrup flavored with lime, almond, ginger, and spices used primarily in tiki cocktails
Falernum is a sweet syrup or low-ABV liqueur made with lime zest, almond, ginger, cloves, and other spices, used primarily in Caribbean and tiki cocktails.