Mixology

MIXOLOGY
is the art of following a recipe or
formula to produce a standard and
consistent drink according to
specification.

COCKTAIL
is a mixed drink made up of a base
liquor, modifying ingredients, flavoring
and coloring ingredients.
MOCKTAIL
is the collection of mixed
drinks which contains no
alcohol, also known as
virgin cocktails.

MIXED DRINK
includes any drink in
which alcoholic beverages
are mixed or added to one
or more alcoholic
ingredients.
Structure and Components of Mixed
Drinks
Each drink has a major alcoholic ingredient or base
(spirit), which determines its character and its
predominant flavor.
It has one or more complementary ingredients, which
modify or enhance that flavor.
The major ingredient is the base of the drink.
The modifiers and flavor accents make each drink
different from all others with the same base.
Developing Drink Recipes
A successful mixed drink:
relationship between the glass,
the ice, and
the drink ingredients.

Train bartenders to follow the recipes
consistently.
Ice is a key ingredient in the taste of any
drink made with a carbonated mix or fruit
juice.
Factors to consider when creating a drink:
1. Taste complexity overall sophistication
of the drink.

Commonplace
Tasty but artless
Inspiring
Challenging and complex
Factors to consider when creating a drink:
2. Degree of difficulty

Elementary
Basic
Moderate
Difficult
Advanced

Measuring
The only way to pour a drink that
follows recipe: measure every
ingredient.

Measuring Liquor:
Metered pour
Jigger
Free - pour
Mixing Methods
To BUILD
is to mix it step-by-step in
the glass in which it will be
served, adding ingredients
one at a time.
- the ingredients are floated
on top of each other, but
occasionally, a swizzle stick is
put in the glass, allowing the
ingredients to be mixed.

Mixing Methods
To STIR
- is to mix the ingredients
together by stirring them
with ice in a mixing glass,
then straining the mixture
into a chilled glass.
Purpose: to mix and cool the
ingredients quickly with a
minimum of dilution.
Mixing Methods
To SHAKE
- is to mix it by hand in a
shaker or using a
mechanical mixer.
- shake a drink if it contains
an ingredient that does not
readily mix with spirits
(sugar, cream, egg and fruit
juice).
Mixing Methods
To BLEND
- An electric blender is needed
for recipes containing fruit or
other ingredients which do not
break down by shaking.
- Blending is an appropriate
way of combining these
ingredients with others,
creating a smooth ready to
serve mixture.

Mixing Methods
LAYERING
- To layer or float an
ingredient on top of
another, use the rounded or
back part of a spoon and
rest it against the inside of
a glass.
Mixing Methods
MUDDLING
- To extract the most flavor
from certain fresh ingredients
such as fruit or mint
garnishes, you should crush
the ingredient with the
muddler on the back end of
your bar spoon, or with a
pestle
Mixing Methods
To STRAIN
- is to filter out ice and
other solids, leaving them
behind when you pour out
the liquid.
Drink Families
Mixed drinks are a lot like people. They have
structure, but within that structure are countless
variations.
Drink evolved in families.

Two keys to family character:
1. The ingredients
2. Method of mixing the drinks.
The HIGHBALL Family
HIGHBALL is a
mixture of a spirit and a
carbonated mixer or water,
served with ice in a highball
glass.
Examples:
Scotch and Soda
Gin and Tonic
Cuba Libre

FRUIT-JUICE DRINKS
Are first cousins to the highball family.
Major difference: fruit juice takes the
place of the carbonated mix as the
body of the drink.
Examples:
Screwdriver (Vodka, Orange juice)
Harvey Wallbanger (Vodka, Orange
juice, Galliano)
Tequila Sunrise (Tequila, Orange
juice, Grenadine)
Liquor on Ice
Another type of drink built in
the glass consist of a single
liquor served over ice;
nothing else is added.

Examples:
Scotch on the Rocks
Scotch Mist (Scotch, Lemon
twist)
TWO-LIQUOR DRINKS ON ICE
Combine a jigger of a major
spirit with a smaller amount of a
flavorful liqueur.
Examples:
Black Russian (Vodka, Kahlua)
Stinger (Brandy, Crme de
Menthe)
Rusty Nail (Scotch, Drambuie)
COLLINS FAMILY
Family Characteristics
Ingredients: Liquor, lemon juice,
sugar, soda, cube ice,
maraschino cherry.
Glass: Collins (12 to 14 ounces)
Mixing method: Build with
Collins mix
Collins Mix: A Sweet and sour
combination of lemon juice,
sugar and soda.

RICKEYS
Are cousins to the collinses. They
use lime instead of lemon and are a
shorter, drier drink. They are served
in a smaller glass and contain little or
no sugar.
Family Characteristics
Ingredients: Liquor, fresh lime, soda,
cube ice
Glass: Highball or Old-fashioned
Mixing Method: Build with Collins mix
COOLER
It was a typical long drink made with
liquor and soda or ginger ale and
served over ice in Collins glass
decorated with a long spiral of
lemon peel curling around inside
the glass from bottom to top.

Wine Cooler (Red wine, 7Up)
Spritzer (White wine, Soda, Lemon
Slice)
OLD-FASHIONED DRINKS
Two venerable drinks that
are still alive:
Old fashioned (Current)
(Whiskey, simple syrup,
angostura bitters, soda
water)
Mint Julep (Fresh mint,
simple syrup, bourbon)


POUSSE-CAFS
Coffee pusher
It is an old-fashioned after-dinner
drink.
Family Characteristics
Ingredients: liqueurs at different
densities, sometimes non-alcoholic
syrups, brandy, cream, or all of
these.
Glass: Straight-sided liqueur or brandy
glass
Mixing Method: Build (float)

COFFEE DRINKS AND HOT LIBATIONS
The basic hot coffee drink is very simple to
make.
The decision about what to serve it in is
important.
Ingredients are extremely important.
Use excellent, freshly brewed coffee, high-
grade chocolate, and fresh whipping
cream.
Garnishes: nutmeg, cinnamon, shaved
chocolate, finely chopped nuts on top of the
whipped cream.