Mixology

a crash course on
1.What matters most when mixing a cocktail ?
Stirring or shaking with plenty of cold ice
Freshness of the citrus, herbs, & spices
Correct ratios of components
Fizziness of carbonated mixers
Quality of the mixers
Quality of the base spirit
Mixing a fantastic cocktail isnt computer science! A rudimentary knowledge of ratios
and techniques goes a long way in transforming a few ingredients into a bracing libation.
1! oz vodka +
" oz simple syrup +
" oz lemon juice
VODKA SOUR
2.There are two common ratios of ingredients
4-1-bitters
4 parts base spirit
1 part sweet
bitters
2-1-1
2 parts base spirit
1 part sweet
1 part sour
2 oz rye whiskey
+ ! oz simple syrup
+ 3 dashes bitters
MANHATTAN
Sweet, tart, and bitter must each be balanced to create an ideal drink
If a drink contains juice or
vodka, it should be shaken
If it contains neither juice nor
vodka, it should be stirred
3.Ought I stir or shake ?
shaking dilutes and chills the drink
more, resulting in less alcohol burn
stirring dilutes and chills less, giving
a silky texture
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Herb leaves or sprigs
1. Hold the leaf or sprig over the
drink in one hand
2. With the other hand, spank it to
bruise and release the flavor
3. Artfully drop into the drink
Citrus twist
1. Use a peeler to cut a 1! long disc
2. Over the drink, pinch the edges
together to release the oil
3. Wipe the twist around the rim of
the glass
4. Elegantly place into the drink
4.Garnishes are essential
A garnish adds not merely visual interest, but also another aromatic layer to the drink
4-1-bitters (stirred)
1. Combine spirits, syrups, and bitters
in an empty beaker
2. Add ice
3. Stir in a circular motion for 10 sec.
4. Strain gently into glass
5. Garnish
5.How to build your drink
2-1-1 (shaken)
1. Combine spirits, juices, and
bitters in an empty shaker
2. Add ice
3. Firmly seal shaker
4. Shake vigorously for 10 sec.
5. Pour into glass
6. Garnish
1! oz gin
" oz dry vermouth
2 dashes bitters
lemon peel garnish
MARTINI
2 oz whiskey
! oz simple syrup
3 dashes bitters
orange peel garnish
OLD FASHIONED
GIMLET 1! oz gin
" oz simple syrup
" oz lime juice
lime wheel garnish
COSMOPOLITAN 1! oz vodka
" oz triple sec
1 oz cranberry juice
$ oz lime juice
orange twist garnish
1 oz gin
1 oz sweet vermouth
1 oz Campari
orange peel garnish
NEGRONI COLLINS 1! oz vodka
" oz simple syrup
" oz lemon juice
top with soda water
6.Try your hand at these recipes !
1 oz balsamic vinegar
3 strawberries
3 oz chilled oolong tea
! oz simple syrup
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Place berries and vinegar into mixer
Muddle (mash) the mixture
Add tea, simple syrup, and bitters
Add ice and stir 10 sec.
Pour into your glass
Top with soda water
Stir gently 1-2 sec.
7.For teetotalers, drivers, and other non-imbibers
STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC COOLER