Basics of Mixology Quiz

Basics of Mixology

• Mixology: the art of mixing and preparing drinks
• Mix drinks: beverages that combine two or more ingredients, often including a spirit, mixer, and garnish

Types of Mix Drinks

• Cocktails: mixed drinks that contain a spirit, mixer, and flavorings
• Highballs: mixed drinks with a spirit and a mixer (e.g., gin and tonic)
• Sour: mixed drinks with a spirit, citrus juice, and simple syrup
• Fizz: mixed drinks with a spirit, citrus juice, and soda water
• Spritz: mixed drinks with wine, mixer, and soda water

Essential Mixology Tools

• Shaker: used to combine and chill ingredients
• Jigger: measuring cup for pouring accurate amounts
• Muddler: tool for mashing fruit and herbs
• Strainer: used to strain drinks into a glass
• Bar spoon: long spoon for mixing and layering drinks

Popular Mix Drinks

• Classic cocktails:
  • Old Fashioned (bourbon, sugar, bitters)
  • Martini (gin, vermouth)
  • Daiquiri (rum, lime juice, simple syrup)
• Tiki drinks:
  • Mai Tai (rum, lime juice, orange curaçao)
  • Scorpion (rum, orange liqueur, pineapple juice)
• Modern classics:
  • Cosmopolitan (vodka, triple sec, lime juice, cranberry juice)
  • Mojito (rum, lime juice, mint leaves, soda water)

Tips for Mixing Drinks

• Balance flavors: combine sweet, sour, and strong elements
• Use fresh ingredients: juice, garnishes, and syrups
• Experiment with flavors: try new combinations and ingredients
• Practice makes perfect: develop techniques and recipes through experience

Mixology Basics

• Mixology is the art of mixing and preparing drinks, combining two or more ingredients.
• Mix drinks typically consist of a spirit, mixer, and garnish.

Types of Mix Drinks

• Cocktails are mixed drinks that contain a spirit, mixer, and flavorings.
• Highballs are mixed drinks with a spirit and a mixer, such as gin and tonic.
• Sours are mixed drinks with a spirit, citrus juice, and simple syrup.
• Fizzes are mixed drinks with a spirit, citrus juice, and soda water.
• Spritzes are mixed drinks with wine, mixer, and soda water.

Essential Mixology Tools

• Shakers are used to combine and chill ingredients.
• Jiggers are measuring cups for pouring accurate amounts.
• Muddlers are tools for mashing fruit and herbs.
• Strainers are used to strain drinks into a glass.
• Bar spoons are long spoons for mixing and layering drinks.

Popular Mix Drinks

• Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail made with bourbon, sugar, and bitters.
• Martini is a classic cocktail made with gin and vermouth.
• Daiquiri is a classic cocktail made with rum, lime juice, and simple syrup.
• Mai Tai is a Tiki drink made with rum, lime juice, and orange curaçao.
• Scorpion is a Tiki drink made with rum, orange liqueur, and pineapple juice.
• Cosmopolitan is a modern classic made with vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice.
• Mojito is a modern classic made with rum, lime juice, mint leaves, and soda water.

Tips for Mixing Drinks

• Balance flavors by combining sweet, sour, and strong elements.
• Use fresh ingredients, including juice, garnishes, and syrups.
• Experiment with new flavors and ingredients to create unique drinks.
• Practice makes perfect, so develop techniques and recipes through experience.