Glass Shaker is the glass receptical in which drinks or ingredients are stirred.
Green Creme de Menthe is a sweet, green-colored, mint-flavored liqueur, and is used in: Frappe, Grasshopper, Mint Daquiri and Mint Julep.
Green Creme de Menthe Garnish is green Creme de Menthe drizzled over sweetened whipped cream, and is used as a garnish in: Irish Coffee.
Hedgehoppers are not included in this summary for a very important reason, they can cause death, and are outlawed in some states.
Herb Bitters is an alcoholic ingredient made from bitter herbs. Bitters in this summary refer to the type made with bitter herbs, and are used as a flavoring in: Champagne Cocktail, Dry Manhattan, Dry Manhattan (on-the-rocks), Dry Old Fashioned, Dry Old Fashioned (on-the-rocks), Dry Rob Roy and Dry Rob Roy (on the rocks).
Herb flavored Liqueur is a liqueur that is flavored with herbs and is used in: B and B.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Definition of Terms, Gi to Gl
Gin is a liquor distilled from grain, and glavored with juniper berries. Dry Gins are heavy and unsweet, golden gins are slightly amber-colored, because they are aged in wood. Longdon dry gin originated in England, and Holland gins are from Holland, and aren't good mixers with anything. Gin is used in: Corntini, Corntini (on-the-rocks), Dry Martini, Dry Martini (on-the-rocks), gibson Martini, Gibson Martini (on-the-rocks), Gin and tonic, Gin Collins, Gin Fizz, Gin Rickey, Gin Sour, Martini, Martini (on-the-rocks), Orange Blossom, Pink Lady, Salty Dog, Singapore Sling, Slush, Tom Collins, Very Dry Martini and Very Dry Martini (on-the-rocks).
Ginger Ale is a carbonated, soft drink, flavored with ginger, and used as a mix in: Melon Punch and Presbyterian.
Glass of Ice Water is a highball glass filled with small ice cubes, then filled with water, and is served with: Ajax Gimlet, B and B, Black Russian, Corntini, Corntini (on-the-rocks), Dry manhattan, Dry Manhattan (on-the-rocks), Dry Martini, Dry Martini (on-the-rocks), Dry Old Fashioned, Dry Old Fashioned (on-the-rocks), Dry Rob Roy, Dry Rob Roy (on-the-rocks), Frappe, Gibson Martini, Gibson Martini (on-the-rocks), Gimlet, Italian Stinger, Manhattan, Manhattan (on-the-rocks), Martini, Martini (on-the-rocks), Old Fashioned, Old Fashioned (on-the-rocks), Perfect Manhattan, Rob Roy, Rob Roy (on-the-rocks), Rusty Nail, Scotch Mist, Stinger, Stinger (on-the-rocks), Tequila Straight, Tequini, Tequini (on-the-rocks), Very Dry Martini, Very Dry Martini (on-the-rocks), Vodka Martini (Vodkatini) and Vodka Martini (Vodkatini) (on-the-rocks).
Ginger Ale is a carbonated, soft drink, flavored with ginger, and used as a mix in: Melon Punch and Presbyterian.
Glass of Ice Water is a highball glass filled with small ice cubes, then filled with water, and is served with: Ajax Gimlet, B and B, Black Russian, Corntini, Corntini (on-the-rocks), Dry manhattan, Dry Manhattan (on-the-rocks), Dry Martini, Dry Martini (on-the-rocks), Dry Old Fashioned, Dry Old Fashioned (on-the-rocks), Dry Rob Roy, Dry Rob Roy (on-the-rocks), Frappe, Gibson Martini, Gibson Martini (on-the-rocks), Gimlet, Italian Stinger, Manhattan, Manhattan (on-the-rocks), Martini, Martini (on-the-rocks), Old Fashioned, Old Fashioned (on-the-rocks), Perfect Manhattan, Rob Roy, Rob Roy (on-the-rocks), Rusty Nail, Scotch Mist, Stinger, Stinger (on-the-rocks), Tequila Straight, Tequini, Tequini (on-the-rocks), Very Dry Martini, Very Dry Martini (on-the-rocks), Vodka Martini (Vodkatini) and Vodka Martini (Vodkatini) (on-the-rocks).
Definition of Terms, Fl to FR
Flaming liquor or liqueur is easily accomplished by prewarming the liquor or liqueur, setting a small amount of prewarmed liquor or liqueur afire, then, carefully pouring the flaming liquor or liqueur into the remaining prewarmed liquor or liqueur. the serving glass should also be warmed to prevent breakage.
Floating liquor, liueur, cream or soda is easily accomplished by holding a teaspoon or bar spoon upside-down and touching the inside rim of the glass with the spoon, then slowly, pouring the substance over the rounded surface of the spoon, gently sliding the substance down the inside of the glass; many layers may be accomplished in the same drink by following this method.
Frappe is any liquor or liqueur served over crushed ice in a rocks glass, such as: Cream liqueur, Frappe and Mist.
Free-Pouring is to be avoided if possible, because the drinks will be slightly different in taste each time.
Fresh Fruit and/or
Garnish Drinks are drinks that have fresh, frozen or canned fruit as a garnish, or drinks that are served with any type of garnish; those drinks are: Ajax Gimlet, Angel's Tip, Apricot Sour, Bacardi, Banana Banshee, Banana Daquiri, Billini, Black Russian, Blue Marquerita, Brandy Alexander, Bullshot, Cafe Capri, Champagne Cocktail, Cinnamon Cider, Corntini, Corntini (on-the-rocks), Courtyard, Cream Liqueur, Cuba Libra, Daquiri, Daquiri (on-the-rocks), Dry Manhattan, Dry Manhattan (on-the-rocks), Dry Martini, Dry Martini (on-the-rocks), Dry Old Fashioned, Dry Old Fashioned (on-the-rocks), Dry Rob Roy, Dry Rob Roy (on-the-rocks), Eggnog, Frozen Daquiri, Frozen Marquerita, Gibson Martini, Gibson Martini (on-the-rocks), Gimlet, Gin and Tonic, Gin Collins, Gin Fizz, Gin Rickey, Gin Sour, Glogg, Harvey Wallbanger, Hot apple Pie, Hot Bullshot, Hot Buttered Rum, Hot Todd, Ice Pick, Irish Coffee, John Collins, Kamikaze, King Alfonce, King Alfonce (on-the-rocks), Lion Tamer, Mai Mai, Mai Tai, Manhattan, Manhattan (on-the-rocks), Marquerita, Martini, Martini (on-the-rocks), Melon Punch, Mint Daquiri, Mint Julep, Old Fashionedd, Old Fashioned (on-the-rocks), Orange Blossom, Oranges and Champagne, Peach Daquiti, Peach Sour, Peaches and Cream, Perfect Manhattan, Pina Colada, Pineapple Daquiri, Planter's Punch, Raspberries and Champagne, Rob Roy, Rob Roy (on-the-rocks), Rusty Nail, Sangria, Scotch Mist, Screwdriver, Sidecar, Silver Bullet, Silver Buller (on-the-rocks), Singapore Sling, Sloe Gin Fizz, Slow Comfortable Screw, Slow Screw, Slush, Smith and Kearns, Smoothie, Spritzer, Stinger, Stinger (on-the-rocks), Stone Sour, Stone Sour (on-the-rocks), Strawberries and Champagne, Strawerry Daquiri, Strawberry Marquerita, Strawberry Punch, Tequila Straight, Tequila Sunrise, Tequini, Tequini (on-the-rocks), Tom and Jerry, Tom Collins, Very Dry Martini, Very Dry Martini (on-the-rocks), Vodka and Tonic, Vodka Collins, Vodka Martini (Vodkatini), Vodka Martini (Vodakatini) (on-the-rocks), Vodka Sour, Whiskey Sour, Whiske Sour (on-the-rocks), White Russian, White Sangria, Wine Cooler and Zombie.
Fresh Mint is a plant that yields an aromatic oil, used as flavoring; fresh mint should be washed, then refrigerated until used. Fresh mint is used in: Mint Julep.
Frozen Strawberries refer to strawberries that are packed in a sugar syrup, but fresh or frozen strawberries that aren't packed in a sugar srup may be used if sugar is added. Strawberries are used in: Strawberries and Champagne, Strawberry Daquiri, Strawberry Marquerita and Strawberry Punch.
Floating liquor, liueur, cream or soda is easily accomplished by holding a teaspoon or bar spoon upside-down and touching the inside rim of the glass with the spoon, then slowly, pouring the substance over the rounded surface of the spoon, gently sliding the substance down the inside of the glass; many layers may be accomplished in the same drink by following this method.
Frappe is any liquor or liqueur served over crushed ice in a rocks glass, such as: Cream liqueur, Frappe and Mist.
Free-Pouring is to be avoided if possible, because the drinks will be slightly different in taste each time.
Fresh Fruit and/or
Garnish Drinks are drinks that have fresh, frozen or canned fruit as a garnish, or drinks that are served with any type of garnish; those drinks are: Ajax Gimlet, Angel's Tip, Apricot Sour, Bacardi, Banana Banshee, Banana Daquiri, Billini, Black Russian, Blue Marquerita, Brandy Alexander, Bullshot, Cafe Capri, Champagne Cocktail, Cinnamon Cider, Corntini, Corntini (on-the-rocks), Courtyard, Cream Liqueur, Cuba Libra, Daquiri, Daquiri (on-the-rocks), Dry Manhattan, Dry Manhattan (on-the-rocks), Dry Martini, Dry Martini (on-the-rocks), Dry Old Fashioned, Dry Old Fashioned (on-the-rocks), Dry Rob Roy, Dry Rob Roy (on-the-rocks), Eggnog, Frozen Daquiri, Frozen Marquerita, Gibson Martini, Gibson Martini (on-the-rocks), Gimlet, Gin and Tonic, Gin Collins, Gin Fizz, Gin Rickey, Gin Sour, Glogg, Harvey Wallbanger, Hot apple Pie, Hot Bullshot, Hot Buttered Rum, Hot Todd, Ice Pick, Irish Coffee, John Collins, Kamikaze, King Alfonce, King Alfonce (on-the-rocks), Lion Tamer, Mai Mai, Mai Tai, Manhattan, Manhattan (on-the-rocks), Marquerita, Martini, Martini (on-the-rocks), Melon Punch, Mint Daquiri, Mint Julep, Old Fashionedd, Old Fashioned (on-the-rocks), Orange Blossom, Oranges and Champagne, Peach Daquiti, Peach Sour, Peaches and Cream, Perfect Manhattan, Pina Colada, Pineapple Daquiri, Planter's Punch, Raspberries and Champagne, Rob Roy, Rob Roy (on-the-rocks), Rusty Nail, Sangria, Scotch Mist, Screwdriver, Sidecar, Silver Bullet, Silver Buller (on-the-rocks), Singapore Sling, Sloe Gin Fizz, Slow Comfortable Screw, Slow Screw, Slush, Smith and Kearns, Smoothie, Spritzer, Stinger, Stinger (on-the-rocks), Stone Sour, Stone Sour (on-the-rocks), Strawberries and Champagne, Strawerry Daquiri, Strawberry Marquerita, Strawberry Punch, Tequila Straight, Tequila Sunrise, Tequini, Tequini (on-the-rocks), Tom and Jerry, Tom Collins, Very Dry Martini, Very Dry Martini (on-the-rocks), Vodka and Tonic, Vodka Collins, Vodka Martini (Vodkatini), Vodka Martini (Vodakatini) (on-the-rocks), Vodka Sour, Whiskey Sour, Whiske Sour (on-the-rocks), White Russian, White Sangria, Wine Cooler and Zombie.
Fresh Mint is a plant that yields an aromatic oil, used as flavoring; fresh mint should be washed, then refrigerated until used. Fresh mint is used in: Mint Julep.
Frozen Strawberries refer to strawberries that are packed in a sugar syrup, but fresh or frozen strawberries that aren't packed in a sugar srup may be used if sugar is added. Strawberries are used in: Strawberries and Champagne, Strawberry Daquiri, Strawberry Marquerita and Strawberry Punch.
Definition of Terms, Cr to Fi
Crushed Ice is finely cracked or shaved ice.
Dark Creme de cocoa is a brown-colored, sweet, chocolate-flavored liqueur and is used in: Angel's Tip, Brandy Alexander, Cafe Capri, Dutch Cream and Snowbear.
Dark Rum is a heavier-bodied rum than light rum, is darker in color, and is used in Hot Buttered Rum, Mai Mai, Mai Tai and Planter's Punch.
Domestic refers to wine, liqueur or liquor that is made in the United States of North America
Dry Vermouth is a white wine, seasoned with herbs and fortified with alcohol to boost the alcoholic content of the wine to 15%, and is used in: Corntini, Corntini (on-the-rocks), Dry Manhattan, Dry Manhattan (on-the-rocks), Dry Martini, Dry Martini (on-the-rocks), Dry Rob Roy, Dry Rob Roy (on-the-rocks), Gibson Martini, Gibson Martini (on-the-rocks), Martini, Martini (on-the-rocks), Tequini, Tequini (on-the-rocks), vodka Martini (Vodkatini) and Vodka Martini (Vodkatini) (on-the-rocks).
Eggs are thin-shelled ova from chickens, primarily, they can be separated, with the white albumin whipped for some drinks, and are used in: Eggnog and Tom and Jerry.
Fifths refers to a bottle of wine, liqueur or liquor, that is 1/5 of a gallon or 4/5 quart, exactly 25.6 ounces.
Dark Creme de cocoa is a brown-colored, sweet, chocolate-flavored liqueur and is used in: Angel's Tip, Brandy Alexander, Cafe Capri, Dutch Cream and Snowbear.
Dark Rum is a heavier-bodied rum than light rum, is darker in color, and is used in Hot Buttered Rum, Mai Mai, Mai Tai and Planter's Punch.
Domestic refers to wine, liqueur or liquor that is made in the United States of North America
Dry Vermouth is a white wine, seasoned with herbs and fortified with alcohol to boost the alcoholic content of the wine to 15%, and is used in: Corntini, Corntini (on-the-rocks), Dry Manhattan, Dry Manhattan (on-the-rocks), Dry Martini, Dry Martini (on-the-rocks), Dry Rob Roy, Dry Rob Roy (on-the-rocks), Gibson Martini, Gibson Martini (on-the-rocks), Martini, Martini (on-the-rocks), Tequini, Tequini (on-the-rocks), vodka Martini (Vodkatini) and Vodka Martini (Vodkatini) (on-the-rocks).
Eggs are thin-shelled ova from chickens, primarily, they can be separated, with the white albumin whipped for some drinks, and are used in: Eggnog and Tom and Jerry.
Fifths refers to a bottle of wine, liqueur or liquor, that is 1/5 of a gallon or 4/5 quart, exactly 25.6 ounces.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Definition of Terms, Cr
Cream, 1/2 & 1/2 cream in particular, is 1/2 mild and 1/2, the fat content in milk mixed together., and is used as an ingredient in: Angel's Tip, Brandy and Coffee, Cafe Capri, Cognac and Coffee, Courtyard, Irish Coffee, King Alfonce, King Alfonce (on-the-rocks), Liqueur and Coffee, Pink Lady, Smith and Kearns and White Russian.
Cream Liqueur is a sweetened, cream product and liquor, mixed together. A typical recipe is: Blend 3 eggs, 3 tablespoons, chocolate syrup, 1/8 teaspoon cocoanut extract, 12 ounces cream, 13 ounces sweetened condensed milk or 13 ounces unsweetened evaporated milk (or any combination of condensed and evaporated milk for individual preference of desired sweetness), and 1 cup whiskey: serve in rocks glass over 1/3 glass of crushed ice and 2/3 glass of small ice cubes or crushed ice alone.
Cream of Cocoanut is the sweetened juice from cocoanut meat, and a dash of salt, an is used as an ingredient in: Courtyard, Mai Mai and Pina Colada.
Creme di Cocoa is either dark brown in color and is called dark creme de cocoa or it is clear in color and called white creme de cocoa or light creme de cocoa. It is a sweet, chocolate-flavored liqueur and is used in: Angel's Tip, Banana Banshee, Brandy Alexander, Cafe Capri, Dutch Cream, Golden Cadillac, Grasshopper, Liqueur and Coffee, Pink Squirrel and Snowbear.
Creme de Menthe is either green in color and is called green creme de menthe, or it is clear and is called either white creme de menthe or light creme de menthe. It is a sweet, mint-flavored liqueur and is used in: Frappe, Grasshopper, Liqueur and Coffee, Mint Daquiri, Mint Julep, Stinger and Stinger (on-the-rocks).
Cream Liqueur is a sweetened, cream product and liquor, mixed together. A typical recipe is: Blend 3 eggs, 3 tablespoons, chocolate syrup, 1/8 teaspoon cocoanut extract, 12 ounces cream, 13 ounces sweetened condensed milk or 13 ounces unsweetened evaporated milk (or any combination of condensed and evaporated milk for individual preference of desired sweetness), and 1 cup whiskey: serve in rocks glass over 1/3 glass of crushed ice and 2/3 glass of small ice cubes or crushed ice alone.
Cream of Cocoanut is the sweetened juice from cocoanut meat, and a dash of salt, an is used as an ingredient in: Courtyard, Mai Mai and Pina Colada.
Creme di Cocoa is either dark brown in color and is called dark creme de cocoa or it is clear in color and called white creme de cocoa or light creme de cocoa. It is a sweet, chocolate-flavored liqueur and is used in: Angel's Tip, Banana Banshee, Brandy Alexander, Cafe Capri, Dutch Cream, Golden Cadillac, Grasshopper, Liqueur and Coffee, Pink Squirrel and Snowbear.
Creme de Menthe is either green in color and is called green creme de menthe, or it is clear and is called either white creme de menthe or light creme de menthe. It is a sweet, mint-flavored liqueur and is used in: Frappe, Grasshopper, Liqueur and Coffee, Mint Daquiri, Mint Julep, Stinger and Stinger (on-the-rocks).
Definition of Terms, Co
Cocktail Straw is a short, soda straw, that is used in drinks that are served in a short glass.
Cocoanut Liqueur is a liquor made from cocoanut milk and pulp, and is used in: Cafe Capri.
Coffee comes from a fruit-bearing, evergreen tree that originated in Ethiopia; the cherry-like fruit is dried and ground. Coffee is made by perking 1 cup (8 ounces) cold water, and 2 tablespoons ground coffee in an electric coffee pot for each 1 1/3 cup of coffee desired. (A cup is only filled 2/3 full of coffee when liquor or liqueur is added, therefore, 1/'3 cup of coffee remains.) Coffee is used in: Brandy and Coffee, Cafe Capri, Cafe Brulot, Cognac and Coffee, French Coffee, Irish Coffee and Liqueur and Coffee.
Coffee Liqueur is a sweet, chocolate-coffee flavored liqueur, and is used in: Black Russian, King Alfonce, King Alfonce (on-the-rocks), Liqueur and Coffee, Smith and Kearns and White Russian.
Cognac is a brandy that originated in a town named Cognac, in France, and is used in: Cafe Brulot and Cognac and Coffee.
Cola is a carbonated drink made with an extract from the nuts of the Kola tree and from the ground seeds of the tropical Cacao tree. The seeds of the Cacao tree are roasted, and the fat content removed; the remainder is ground and called cocoa. The Kola tree is native to Africa, and is cultivated for it's nutty fruit in the West Indies and South America. The nut of the Kola tree has a high caffeine content. Cola is used as a mix in: Cuba Libra.
Collins Glass is a tall, straight, soda glass, sometimes, frosted a white color.
Corkscrew is an instrument especially designed to remove the corks from wine bottles. The easiest, and perhaps quickest, corkscrew is one whose lip fits over the bottle, and as the top is screwed into the cork, two side pieces gradually lift, to enable the user to, simply, lower the side pieces; as the side pieces lower, the cork is automatically withdrawn from the bottle.
Cocoanut Liqueur is a liquor made from cocoanut milk and pulp, and is used in: Cafe Capri.
Coffee comes from a fruit-bearing, evergreen tree that originated in Ethiopia; the cherry-like fruit is dried and ground. Coffee is made by perking 1 cup (8 ounces) cold water, and 2 tablespoons ground coffee in an electric coffee pot for each 1 1/3 cup of coffee desired. (A cup is only filled 2/3 full of coffee when liquor or liqueur is added, therefore, 1/'3 cup of coffee remains.) Coffee is used in: Brandy and Coffee, Cafe Capri, Cafe Brulot, Cognac and Coffee, French Coffee, Irish Coffee and Liqueur and Coffee.
Coffee Liqueur is a sweet, chocolate-coffee flavored liqueur, and is used in: Black Russian, King Alfonce, King Alfonce (on-the-rocks), Liqueur and Coffee, Smith and Kearns and White Russian.
Cognac is a brandy that originated in a town named Cognac, in France, and is used in: Cafe Brulot and Cognac and Coffee.
Cola is a carbonated drink made with an extract from the nuts of the Kola tree and from the ground seeds of the tropical Cacao tree. The seeds of the Cacao tree are roasted, and the fat content removed; the remainder is ground and called cocoa. The Kola tree is native to Africa, and is cultivated for it's nutty fruit in the West Indies and South America. The nut of the Kola tree has a high caffeine content. Cola is used as a mix in: Cuba Libra.
Collins Glass is a tall, straight, soda glass, sometimes, frosted a white color.
Corkscrew is an instrument especially designed to remove the corks from wine bottles. The easiest, and perhaps quickest, corkscrew is one whose lip fits over the bottle, and as the top is screwed into the cork, two side pieces gradually lift, to enable the user to, simply, lower the side pieces; as the side pieces lower, the cork is automatically withdrawn from the bottle.
Definition of Terms, Ch to Co
Cherry Brandy is 70 to 80 proof brandy, made from cherries, and used in: Courtyard and Singapore Sling.
Chocolate Ice Cream is a chocolate-flavored, frozen mixture of milk products and sweetening, and is used as an ingredient in: Dutch Cream and Snowbear.
Cinnamon Stick is the dried, rolled, aromatic bark of a tropical Asian tree, and is used as flavoring or as a stir stick garnish in: Cafe Brulot, Cinnamon Cider, Glogg, Hot Apple Pie and Liqueur and Coffee.
Cloves is the dried flower buds of an evergreen tree from the West Indies, and is ground for use as an ingredient in: Cafe Brulot, Eggnog, Glogg, Hot Buttered Rum and Tom and Jerry.
Club Soda is the same as seltzer and carbonated water, and is used in: Dry Old Fashioned, Dry Old Fashioned (on-the-rocks), Champagne Cocktail, Gin Collins, Gin Fizz, Gin Rickey, John Collins, Old Fashioned, Old Fashioned (on-the-rocks), Sangria, Singapore Sling, Sloe Gin Fizz, Spritzer, Tom Collins and White Sangria.
Cocktail Onion is a small, pickled, pearl onion and is used as a garnish in: Gibson Martini.
Cocktail Pick is a small, toothpick-like spear, to which garnish is skewered.
Chocolate Ice Cream is a chocolate-flavored, frozen mixture of milk products and sweetening, and is used as an ingredient in: Dutch Cream and Snowbear.
Cinnamon Stick is the dried, rolled, aromatic bark of a tropical Asian tree, and is used as flavoring or as a stir stick garnish in: Cafe Brulot, Cinnamon Cider, Glogg, Hot Apple Pie and Liqueur and Coffee.
Cloves is the dried flower buds of an evergreen tree from the West Indies, and is ground for use as an ingredient in: Cafe Brulot, Eggnog, Glogg, Hot Buttered Rum and Tom and Jerry.
Club Soda is the same as seltzer and carbonated water, and is used in: Dry Old Fashioned, Dry Old Fashioned (on-the-rocks), Champagne Cocktail, Gin Collins, Gin Fizz, Gin Rickey, John Collins, Old Fashioned, Old Fashioned (on-the-rocks), Sangria, Singapore Sling, Sloe Gin Fizz, Spritzer, Tom Collins and White Sangria.
Cocktail Onion is a small, pickled, pearl onion and is used as a garnish in: Gibson Martini.
Cocktail Pick is a small, toothpick-like spear, to which garnish is skewered.
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