Mixology Fundamentals Flashcards
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What is the 'sour' component in a classic sour cocktail formula?
Answer: Fresh citrus juice (lemon or lime)
In classic sour cocktails, the sour component is fresh citrus juice — typically lemon or lime — which provides tartness and balances the sweetness.
What does 'muddling' accomplish in cocktail making?
Answer: Extracts oils, juices, and flavors from fresh ingredients like herbs and fruit
Muddling uses a muddler to gently crush fresh ingredients, releasing their essential oils and juices to infuse the drink with flavor.
What is the function of simple syrup in cocktails?
Answer: To provide a uniform, easily dissolvable sweetness
Simple syrup is a liquid sweetener made from equal parts sugar and water, dissolving easily in cold drinks without the grittiness of undissolved sugar.
Which of the following is an example of a 'built' cocktail (assembled directly in the serving glass)?
Answer: Old Fashioned
An Old Fashioned is a 'built' cocktail, assembled by adding sugar, bitters, whiskey, and ice directly into the rocks glass.
What is the purpose of a 'float' in a cocktail?
Answer: To layer a small amount of a spirit or liqueur on top of the drink for aroma and visual effect
A float is a small amount of spirit or liqueur carefully poured over the back of a spoon to sit on top of a drink, adding visual appeal and a burst of flavor on the first sip.
What is 'dry shaking' and when is it used?
Answer: Shaking a drink with no ice to emulsify protein-based ingredients before adding ice
Dry shaking means shaking cocktail ingredients without ice to emulsify proteins (like egg white or aquafaba) before the wet shake with ice, creating a better foam.