Name the cocktail families
Highball, Long sour, short sour, spirit-forward
Give example of highball
Cuba libre, greyhound, horse neck
Give example of long sour
Tom Collins, Paloma, French75, Mojito , Singapore Sling
Give example of short sour
Pisco Sour, Whiskey Sour, Daiquiri, Sidecar, Margarita, Clover Club
Give example of spirit-forward
Old fashion, Manhattan, Rusty Nail, Martini, Negroni, Sazerec
Is there single ingredient that can provide acidity, sweetness and bitterness to cocktail?
Aromatised wine
How is the strong element in cocktail being balanced?
Dilution with ice (stirring / Shaking) and addition of non-alcoholic ingredients
How is sweetness element in cocktail being balanced?
Adding acidic (sour) ingredients or bitter ingredients
Short drinks rely on dilution with ice via stirring or shaking?
Yes, the dilution provides the weak component
What is the weak component in long drink?
Sodas, juices, dairy products and other non-alcoholic beverages
For a balance of strong, bitter, sweet, what family of cocktail should I go for?
Spirit-forward
What is the main difference between old fashion and Manhattan ?
Usage of Sweet Vermouth in Manhattan
Typically is a long drink or short drink stronger?
Short drink is stronger
