Cocktails 101: A Mixologist's Quick Guide to Mixing, Matching, Making, and Mastering the Art of Creating Amazing Cocktails

By HowExpert

• Cocktails 101 is a simple ebook designed to take beginners from having never made a cocktail before, to being able to mix and shake like a pro.
• All of the basics are covered, including equipment, glassware, spirit selection, the science of taste, and the cocktails themselves, which means that this is a single book suitable for hobbyists or bar owners/managers alike who want to improve their skills and become true mixologists.
• Readers will get to grips with the basics first, and learn the names of purposes of all the equipment present in a cocktail bar, as well as how to use them.
• Shaking, Breaking, Pouring, and Mixing are all covered in detail, which means that anyone who reads this book can comfortably and confidently perform the core skills needed in mixology.
• The Science of Taste is covered too, explaining the science behind what makes a great cocktail great, giving a brief overview on the building blocks of cocktails.
• Recipes for lots of cocktails perfect for any bar are presented in detail too, with instructions, alongside proposed and recommended lists for new or changing bars that appeal to all tastes and proclivities.
• This book contains everything a Mixologist needs to know before crafting awesome cocktails, and is a concise quick start guide to one of the most exciting skills in the world!

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• Language: English
• Publisher: HowExpert
• Release date: Oct 30, 2018
• ISBN: 9781949531312

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Cocktails 101

A Mixologist's Quick Guide to Mixing, Matching, Making, and Mastering the Art of Creating Amazing Cocktails

HowExpert with Daniel Morgan

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Table of Contents

Recommended Resources

Introduction

The Hardware

Cocktail Equipment

Shakers

The Boston

The Manhattan (3 Piece)

The French/Parisian (2 Piece)

The Cobblepot

Strainers

The Hawthorne

The Two Prong

The Julep

The Fine Strainer

Other Bar Essentials

Twisted Bar Spoon

Muddlers

Mexican Elbow

Tomato Knife

Channel Knife

Peeler

Pestle & Mortar

Spirit Measures

Jigger

Glassware

Stemmed

Martini

Champagne Saucer/Coupe

Flute

Wine

Hurricane

Margarita

Sling

Balloon

Brandy

Sherry

Beer

Aperitif/Digestif/Liqueur

Non-Stemmed

Old Fashioned/Double Old Fashioned

Classic Tumbler

Hi-Ball

Shot/Shooter

Mug

Pilsner/Beer

The Perfect Technique

Questions and Answers

Should every cocktail be shaken?

When do I shake something?

Is there any time you shouldn’t shake?

Dry Shaking? What’s that? And what about ice?

Big cubes or little cubes?

When should I use ice?

Shaking, Breaking, & Straining

Boston Preparation

Sealing

Shaking

Breaking

Stacking/Prepping

Pouring

The Essential Cabinet Fillers: Spirits & Liqueurs

House Spirits

Vodka

Stolichnaya

Finlandia

Belenkaya

Zubrowka Bison Grass

Gin

Tanqueray London Dry Export Strength

Beefeater

Portobello Road No.171 London Dry

Brecon Special Reserve

Rum

White Rum

Bacardi Carta Blanca

Brugal Ron Blanco Especial Extra Dry

Legendario Anejo Blanco

Plantation 3 Stars Silver Rum

Golden & Aged Rum

Bacardi Cara Oro

Brugal Anejo

Legendario Borado / Anejo

Plantation Original Dark / 5 Year Signature Blend Rum

Brown & Dark Rum

Bacardi Carta Negra

Brugal Extra Viejo

Rebellion Premium Black

Diplomatico Anejo / Gran Reserva

Spiced Rum

Bacardi Carta Fuego/Bacardi Oakheart

Sailor Jerry / Red Leg

Kraken Black Spiced

Foursquare

Overproof

Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum

Whisky

Scotch

Blended

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old

Whyte & Mackay 13 Year Old

Single Malt

Highland

Glenmorangie 10 Year Old Original

Oban 14 Year Old

Lowland

Glenkinchie 12 Year Old

Auchentoshan 12 Year Old

Speyside

Macallan Gold / 12 Year

Abelour 10 Year

Island / Islay

Laphroaig 10 Year Old

Isle of Jura 10 Year Old

Irish

Jameson

Powers Gold Label

Welsh

Penderyn Madeira

American

Bourbon

Wild Turkey 81

Maker’s Mark

Bulleit Bourbon

American Whisky

Mellow Corn

Rebel Yell Straight Rye

World

Canadian Club

Suntory Yamazaki /Hakushu / Chita / Hibiki

Tequila

Blanco

El Jimador Blanco

Olmeca Altos Plata

Reposado

El Jimador Reposado

Olmeca Altos Reposado Tequila

Brandy

Martell VS

Remy Martin VSOP Mature Cask Finish

Flavored Spirits

Top Shelf Spirits

Bitters

Essential Liqueurs

Pseudo-Spirits

Legendario 7 Elixir De Cuba Rum Punch

Benedictine DOM

Campari

Vermouth

Grand Marnier

Cointreau / Orange Liqueur / Triple Sec

Disaronno / Amaretto

Southern Comfort / Danzy Jones / Whisky Liqueur

Jaegermeister / Unicum / Herbal Liqueur

Baileys / Cream Liqueur

Flavored and Fruit Liqueurs

Malibu / Coconut Liqueur

Archers / Peach Schnapps

Kaluha / Coffee Liqueurs

Frangelico

Galliano

Vanilla Essence

St Germain

Limoncello

Luxardo / Maraschino Cherry Liqueur

Passoa

Midori

Blue Curacao

Briottet Creme de Cassis / Violet / Fraise / Framboise / Chocolate / Etc

Everything Else You’ll Definitely Need

Fruit

Citrus

Berries

Other

Herbs, Vegetables, & Extras

Juices

Orange

Apple

Pineapple

Cranberry

Lime & Lemon

Mango

Cordials

Lime

Elderflower

Ginger

Mixers

Soda

Lemonade

Ginger Beer / Ale

Tonic

Concentrates

Syrups

Conserves

Flavorings & Added Extras

Chocolate

Cream & Milk

Egg White

Gomme / Simple Syrup

Honey

The Science of Taste

Salt

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Umami

Alcohol

Balancing Basics

Creating Cocktail Lists

Cocktails Every Mixologist Should Know

Basics

Vodka

Dry Martini

Black Russian

Cosmopolitan

Sex on the Beach

Moscow Mule

Caipirinha

Harvey Wallbanger

Melon Ball

Pornstar Martini

Whisky

Old Fashioned

Whisky Sour

Manhattan

Julep

Penicillin

Gin

White Lady

English Garden

Bramble

Singapore Sling

Gin Fizz / Tom Collins

Blue Lagoon

Gimlet

Aviation

Negroni

Rum

Mai Tai

Pina Colada

Zombie

Cuba Libre

Daiquiri

Mojito

Dark & Stormy

Tequila

Tequila Sunrise

Margarita

Tijuana Sling

Brandy

Metropolitan

Boulevardier

Brandy Alexander

Sidecar

Mixed Spirits & Other

Long Island Iced Tea

Conference

Kir Royale

Mimosa

Special Mentions & Personal Favorites

Espresso Martini

Bailey’s Espresso Martini

Hazelnut Chocolate Martini

Lemon Martini

Recommended Cocktail Lists

Speakeasy

Caribbean / Tropical

Upmarket/Refined

Balanced/Crowd Pleaser

Author’s Note

About the Expert

Recommended Resources

Introduction

Cocktails are a weird and wonderful thing. They are an art and a craft, a skill and a joy. They can turn the most mundane ingredients into a wonderful tipple, and transform the most throat-searing spirit into a smooth sipping experience. In short, it’s a talent that few possess, and even fewer can master. But, you’ll be glad to know that most bad cocktails are a result of insufficient knowledge and training, and that with a little bit of both, you’ll be able to mix a better drink than ninety percent of the bars you walk into.

So, I’m sure you’re dying to get started, and there’s a lot to cover, so let’s get to it. We’ll begin where all great journeys do – at the beginning.

The Hardware

When we talk about hardware, we’re not talking power tools, though the pieces of equipment we’ll be covering will certainly allow you to complete the right jobs in the right way. Great mixology is about efficiency and knowledge – two things you can acquire through practice and reading. The latter we can help with, the former is on you.

This section will cover all of the bar essentials, and a couple of other things you might want to get hold of, that will let you mix cocktails that any mixologist would be proud of.

Cocktail Equipment

Shakers

The shaker is to a bar-person what a badge is to a cop. A proud vestige of their trade. Something shiny to flaunt and spin while they smile at customers.