Bartending Terminologie

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BoxPour into and out of shaker,

usually only once. Gives the drink a quick mixing without shaking.

A mixer that is consumed immediately after a straight shot

of liquor to create a different taste.

CocktailAny of various alcoholic

beverages consisting usually of brandy, whiskey, vodka, or gin combined with fruit juices or

other liquors and often served chilled.

CupA punch-type drink that made is made up in quantities of cups or glasses in preference to a punch

bowl.

DaisyAn oversized drink of the sour

type, normally made with rum or gin. It is served over crushed ice with a straw, and sweetened with

a fruit syrup.

LaceNormally applies to the last

ingredient in a recipe, meaning to pour onto the top of the drink.

EggnogA traditional holiday drink

containing a combination of eggs beaten with cream or milk, sugar, and a liquor such as brandy, rum

or, bourbon.

FixA sour-type drink similar to the

daisy, made with crushed ice in a large goblet.

FizzAn effervescent beverage.

(carbonated)

FlipA chilled, creamy drink made of eggs, sugar, and a wine or spirit. Brandy and sherry flips are two of

the better known kinds.

FrappeA partially frozen, often fruity drink. It is usually a mixture of

ingredients served over a mound of crushed ice.

GrogA rum-based beverage with water, fruit juice, and sugar,

commonly served in a large mug.

Bartending Terminologie

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NeatDrink served at room temperature

without ice.

Straight UpThe ingredients of the drink are chilled before they are poured into the serving glass. NO ICE.

Virgin (Unleaded)

A drink without any alcohol in it.

Back (Chaser)

A drink served in a separate glass.

BruisedA “straight up” Martini that is

shaken instead of stirred.

DitchA drink with a water mix.

DoubleA drink with double the amount of

liquor.

ElectricA drink with Tequila mixed in.

ScreamingA drink with Vodka poured on top.

Frappe (Mist)

A drink poured over crushed ice.

ToplessA Margarita without the salted rim

on the glass.

(With a) Twist

A lemon “twisted” on top of the drink and dripped into it.

WetMore of the mix.

StoneAny drink that has the word “stone” in it contains orange

juice.

Dirty/Brave/Black

Any drink whose name has any of these three words in it, contains

Kahlua.(Kahlúa is a Mexican coffee-

flavored rum-based liqueur. It is dense and sweet, with the distinct

taste of coffee, from which it is made.)