World of Cocktails

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World of cocktails A Cocktail is a drink obtained by mixing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, prepared at the time of service.

What is a cocktail ?World of cocktails What is Mixology?Mixology is the art and science of mixing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, to create a product that would satisfy the desire of the drinker in accordance to the time, theme, mood, climate and taste.

In short, Mixology is the art & science of making fine cocktails.World of cocktails HISTORY Cocktails are an American invention, the direct result of Prohibition in US during the period ( 1919-1935). During these period, the distillation and sale of alcohol was illegal. However entrepreneurs soon started making bathtub gin and bootleg whisky, known as moonshine in their homes and selling the dreadful stuff to public. To disguise the appearance and improve the flavor of these crude spirits, barmen started adding the fruit juices, syrups and other mixtures. So cocktail era (1920-37) was born.World of cocktails ORIGIN OF THE NAMEIn 1779 a buxom Irish lady called Betsy Flanagan, widow of revolutionary soldier, kept a tavern much frequented by French and American officers during the American War of Independence. One day she stole some chickens from her pro British neighbor and prepared them for dinner. She kept to one side the feathers from the cocks tail and as the officers entered the tavern, they were served with their favorite mixed drink decorated with a feather. The officers were so impressed, one of them proposed the toast VIVE LE COCKTAIL. World of cocktailsSHAKENFROZENBLENDEDMUDDLEDBUILD UPSTIRREDWorld of cocktails COCKTAIL STRUCTURE-

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Gin Based CocktailsTOM COLLINS

1 measure gin10ml lemon juice1 dash angostura bittersSoda to topIce

MethodPut all the ingredients except soda water into a Collins glass. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add soda water to top. Garnish with lime slice.

PINK LADY

1 measure GinDash of angostura bittersIced water

MethodPut a dash of Angostura bitter; swirl the glass and lose excess.Pour the gin.Add water to guest preference.Serve.

GIN SLING

1 measure Gin 2 teaspoon lemon juice 2 teaspoon castor sugar Dash of angostura bitters Soda water Ice

MethodPut all the ingredients in a highball glass. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add soda to top. Garnish with slice of lime.

DRY MARTINI

2 measures gin1/2 measure Dry vermouthIce

MethodShake the ingredients in a cocktail shaker and strain into a martini glass. Garnish it with green olive.

DAIQUIRI

2 measures White rum teaspoon castor sugar1 measure lemon juiceIce

MethodShake all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish it with a lemon wedge. RUM BASED COCKTAILSMAI TAI1 measures White rum measure Dark rum measure Tequila measure cointreau1 measure apricot brandy1 measure orange juice2 dashes grenadine1 dash angostura bittersIce

MethodShake all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and strain into a rock glass.

1 measure White rum10 ml lemon juiceIceCola to top.

MethodPlace rum with lime juice and ice in a pilsner glass. Add cola to top. Garnish with slice of lime and cherry.

PINA COLADA

2 measures White rum2 measures pineapple juice2 teaspoon coconut milk2 dashes angostura bittersIce

MethodShake all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker and pour into a pilsner glass. Garnish it with a slice of pineapple or coconut and cherry. MOJITO

45 ml White Rum30 ml Fresh lime juice 3 sprigs of Mint2 teaspoons Sugar Soda Water

MethodMuddle mint sprigs with sugar and lime juice. Add rum and top with soda water. Garnish with sprig of mint leaves. Serve with straw.

Whisky Based CocktailRUSTY NAIL

1 measure scotch whisky1 measure drambuieIce

MethodStir all the ingredients with ice in a mixing glass. Strain and pour into a rock glass

WHISKY SOUR

2 measures whisky1 measure lemon juice1 teaspoon castor sugar1 dash egg whiteIce

MethodShake all the ingredients with ice and strain into a rock glass. Garnish with a slice of lime and cherry.