Flavored with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, Angostura bitters are a key ingredient in an old fashioned. Garnish: A garnish is a decorative object, typically edible, placed in or on a cocktail to enhance the appearance.

This system is not perfect because liquids of different viscosities will pour at different rates through the same spout, but it does allow consistent pours from drink to drink for a consistent result from each bartender, while being much faster than using a thimble measure or similar spirit measure. 26. Sherry: Made in the Jerez de la Frontera district of Spain, sherry is a fortified wine. Shaker:  A device used to mix cocktails by shaking.

93. 77. You must be of legal drinking age to enter this site. [1][2] "Straight" ordinarily refers to a single, unmixed liquor served without any water, ice, or other mixer. Often, the bartender will hang the rind of the citrus on the glass as a garnish (see martini photo above). Stirred: A term used when the ingredients need to be gently mixed, often with a bar spoon.

Often times, you can purchase premade sour mix. Canadian Whisky: Canadian Whisky must be distilled exclusively from grains, like corn, rye, and barley, although corn is the most prominent.

In the 17th century, British colonists in India adopted and consumed this substance as a tonic with sugar and soda water. 65.

Some examples of sours are a margarita, a whiskey sour and a sidecar.

Vose told INSIDER that both cocktails and sipping spirits can be ordered on the rocks, or over ice. Lowball: A broad term used for a drink that is served in a lowball glass, also known as a rocks glass or old fashioned glass.

Synonyms: admixture, alloy, amalgam… Find the right word. View yout favorite recipes all in one place. The Hawthorne strainer consists of a disc, which has a coiled spring attached. Most brandies are barrel-aged, however, some are bottled clear and un-aged, such as grappa. Liqueur is synonymous with cordial. Pour Spout: A rubber or metal attachment that fits on the neck of the bottle that helps with a cleaner pour and regulating the flow of liquid. You don't want to get any of the fruit. The lighter liquid is slowly poured over the back of the spoon and on to the top of the drink, so that it is floating. 84. A drink served "neat" is a single, unmixed liquor served without being chilled and without any water, ice, or other mixer. Blend: A cocktail-making technique where one places ingredients into an electronic blender and blends until smooth. 42. This method breaks down into convenient sub-measures; each count is approximately one-quarter fluid ounce, making a "pony" 4 counts and a "half-jigger" 3 counts. "Muddling is gonna be a normal skill set that any bartender is probably going to be able to do. Ethyl Alcohol: Also known as grain alcohol, ethyl alcohol is the intoxicating ingredient in any spirit, wine or beer. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. Rocks drinks are typically served in a rocks glass, highball glass, or Collins glass, all of which refer to a relatively straight-walled, flat-bottomed glass; the rocks glass is typically the shortest and widest, followed by the highball which is taller and often narrower, then the Collins which is taller and narrower still.

Shot Glass:  A small serving glass used to serve shots or shooters.

These terms commingle as well; it is common in many locales to hear a "beer back" ordered as the chaser to a shot. 82. 16. Helen H. Richardson / Contributor. "So when people shake a martini or something like that, it eventually will come down, the ice chips will eventually melt, and it will eventually get to be clearer.

The spring traps large chunks and works best with a mixing tin. Prohibition affected everything from popular bitters to whiskey sales. Please drink responsibly.

Whether you're a cocktail aficionado or a casual drinker, you'll want to familiarize yourself with words like "neat," "bitters," and "shaken.". Since they're slightly alcoholic, bitters can also be enjoyed on their own as shots. Whisky/Whiskey: A broad drink category for spirits distilled from the fermented mash of corn, rye, barley or wheat. Dirty: To make a drink dirty means to change the color and taste slightly by changing an essential ingredient, typically for a martini. Martinis can be ordered stirred. Whiskey: What’s the Difference? 80.

Often times, liqueurs add in fruits, creams, flowers, and herbs for flavor and color. Toddy:  A hot drink composed of a base spirit, usually rum or whiskey, plus sugar, water and sometimes spices. All Rights Reserved. 91. Stirring works best with clear spirits.

Collins Glass: This cylindrical glass holds 10-14 fluid ounces and is used to serve mixed drinks.

72. "Sometimes you'll get a customer who would say, 'Can I get a Knob Creek or a nice bourbon up?' United States federal law defines the term "straight whiskey" as whiskey that has met particular requirements for its ingredients, production process, and aging. If a drink pairs egg yolk with soda water, it's known as a golden fizz. 74.

Synonyms: admixture, alloy, amalgam… Find the right word. Although banned for decades due to supposed hallucinogenic properties, the rumors were dismissed and the American government relaxed restrictions on the green drink. Cocktails are generally served chilled, although some (e.g., margaritas) may be served either with or without ice, and this must be specified. Aromatic Bitters: A category of bitters that use a root as the base flavor.

The process gives you "a little more control over the dilution," Vose said. 32. 48. A "chaser" in the UK however usually refers to a shot taken after a pint of beer or similar. 5.22(b)(1)(iii)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bartending_terminology&oldid=980938838, Articles needing additional references from March 2017, All articles needing additional references, Articles that may contain original research from March 2017, All articles that may contain original research, Articles with limited geographic scope from December 2015, Articles with multiple maintenance issues, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 29 September 2020, at 10:34. 60. "If it's a neat sip, it's a single spirit, I would use a single rocks glass with a chunk of ice. Most often used in reference to water, mixers or syrups. comes with its own lingo. When you muddle fruit or herbs, you press the ingredients against a glass to release their flavor. It is often used as a mixer with gin and vodka. An extra-dry martini will only have a drop or two of vermouth in it. 100 Cocktail Terms Every Enthusiast Should Know, Bartender’s Guide to the Well-Stocked Bar: Think Family First, Bartending Techniques – Better Cocktails Every Time, Spice it up: Mixing Cocktails with Herbs & Spices, How to Muddle Drinks- Technique and Ingredients, How to Make Simple Syrup and Why You Should, Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Making Cocktails, How to Use a Boston Shaker: Bartending Tips, Beyond Beer: 10 Cookout Cocktails to Drool Over, Brunch Cocktail Ideas: Beyond the Bloody Mary, 10 Tropical Drinks for Your Backyard Party, 10 Easy-To-Make Cocktails to Ease Your Hosting Duties, Seasonal Cocktails: The Perfect Time for a Change. 45.

For instance, a club bar wouldn't be the best place to order a mojito, which includes muddled mint leaves, since the venue might not have fresh herbs on hand. The proof is double the percentage of alcohol so 40% alcohol equals 80-proof.

While tequila is a form of mescal, not all mescal is tequila. Today, most tonic water contains synthetic quinine. 17. Nightcap: A drink that is consumed before bed time. 12 secret cocktail ingredients only bartenders know about. Vodka is typically distilled and then bottled un-aged at 80-proof or higher. 86.

A dry martini uses dry vermouth sparingly at a 5:1 gin to vermouth ratio. It’s aged for three years in wooden casks. ♦1. 41.

Triple Sec: A sweet, orange-flavored liqueur made from brandy and orange peels. 25. 11.

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, you press the ingredients against a glass to release their flavor. 79. On The Rocks: A drink order that refers to liquor or liqueur being served over cubed ice. Rocks Glass: Also known as a lowball or old fashioned glass, a rocks glass typically holds about six to eight ounces of liquid. 58.

It's a mixture of spices, roots," said Dornemann, who suggested learning what kind of bitters you like best and specifying them when you order a drink. Subscriber Sometimes charred, casks can impart unique flavors such as smoke, vanilla and caramel into the spirits it’s storing.

59. "On the rocks" refers to liquor poured over ice cubes, and a "rocks drink" is a drink served on the rocks. To learn more about bartending terminology, INSIDER talked to Christoph Dornemann, head bartender at Arnaud's French 75 Bar in New Orleans, Louisiana and Jillian Vose, beverage director at The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog in New York City, New York. Julep Strainer: Originally designed for mint juleps, this strainer is bowl-shaped with perforations and a spoon-like handle. 53. Occasionally it is confused with the term “neat.”.

3. Grenadine: A thick, bright-red syrup that is traditionally made from pomegranates. Flavored with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, Angostura bitters are a key ingredient in an old fashioned. Virgin: A term referring to a cocktail prepared without alcohol. 63. Orange Bitters: A type of alcohol-based bitter flavored with the bitter peel of oranges. [3] For example, the label of a bottle of top-shelf bourbon typically identifies the product as "Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey" (since about 95% of all bourbon is produced in Kentucky). 88.