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Triple Sec & Cointreau
Q: Please tell me the flavors of Cointreau and Triple Sec. A: Triple sec is orange in flavor; Cointreau is a specific brand of premium triple sec. Getting their flavor from curaçao oranges, triple sec...
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Gin vs. Sloe Gin
Q: What is the difference in taste, composition, etc. between sloe gin and regular gin? A: Sloe Gin is a liqueur made from the sloe berry, while gin is an alcohol distilled from grain and flavored with...
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Blue Curacao – What Is It?
Q: What is blue curaçao? A: Blue Curaçao is an orange-flavored liqueur made from curaçao oranges and then colored blue. The clear version of curaçao is commonly called triple sec. Curaçao comes in many...
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Virgin Martini
Q: Is there a way to make a virgin or non-alcoholic Appletini and/or Martini? A: Unfortunately, no, there isn’t. A virgin Martini wold be a very empty glass—the ingredients are vodka, gin, and...
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1.75 liter bottle
Q: How many mixed drinks can you get from a 1.75 liter bottle? A: A 1.75 or “handle” contains about 59 oz of liquor. Typically 1 oz = 1 shot = one serving of booze. You can get about 59 1-oz drinks out...
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To Squeeze or Not to Squeeze
Q: I’ve been a bartender for 30 years. Some new bartender insists on squeezing the lime. I say don’t squeeze it, let the customer decide if they want to add the flavor of a squeezed lime. A:...
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Up Drinks
Q: What does it mean when a bartender asks if you would like your martini “up”? A: If refers to serving the drink without ice, as in “straight up.” No ice is also referred to as “neat.”… Read more
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What Does ‘Float’ Mean?
As in “floating” alcohol in a drink. Floating means to pour gently on top of the drink. Floating refers to the fact that you want the liquor to “float” on top of the other ingredients. You also don’t...
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Cocktail Question – Drinks vs. Cocktails?
Q: What’s the difference in meeting for “drinks” and meeting for “cocktails”? What is the definition of a cocktail anyway? Thanks, Tina A: Well in general meeting for “drinks” or “cocktails” is...
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Cocktail Question – Counting Pours
Q: I wanted to know what kind of count you should use for 1/4 oz, 1/8 oz, 3/4 oz For 1/2 oz. I usually use: one thousand A: Basic rule of thumb in bartending is a 4 counts = 1 oz. 1 = 1/4 oz. 2 = 1/2...
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Hot Toddy Helps Asthma
A nice reader sent us this wonderful note: “You guys are truly life savers. My father is 75 years old with severe asthma. He is Irish and remembered a drink called a Hot Toddy that his grandmother...
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Reader Opinion – Shaken or Stirred
We get a lot of email, we though t we should start sharing. This is from Shane “According to old school bartenders, and in fact good bartenders, Manhattans, and Gin or Vodka martinis should never be...
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Cocktail Question – Standard Shot
Q: Is a standard shot 1 oz or 1 1/2 oz. I have been bartending for a while and I can get the count but I am not quite sure the amount I am pouring. thanks, Shawn A: I use a six count which should come...
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Sweet & Sour Mix
What is it? There is quite a bit of confusion over what this stuff is, yet tons of drinks call for it. Basically, Sweet & Sour Mix is sugar syrup combined with lemon juice, lime juice or both. To...
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Men Can Drink More Alcohol than Women Can
According to 20/20, this is not just a sexist myth. Men are biologically better equipped to drink more than women. Take that ladies. 😉 Turns out us guys have more of an enzyme in the lining of our...
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10 Steps to Making Great Cocktails at Home
This is an essential list to follow if you want to make tasty cocktails. These may seem like nobrainers, but lots of us cut corners. Don’t! Unless you want your guests or even your SO to think you...
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How Much Is Enough?
This is a question I get asked quite a bit. What and how much do you buy when planning a cocktail party? You don’t want to run out of anything, but you don’t want to be stuck with 6 bottles of cinnamon...
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The Most Fattening Cocktails
Forbes, the magazine famous for lists, has put out a list for us all to remember as we dive into the holidays. As you know, I am a big fan of cocktails and mixology. That said, they do have some...
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What is a Standard Shot – Part 2
This is a great question as it causes a ton of confusion amongst bartenders and the home mixologist alike. According to most, a standard shot is 1 ½ fluid ounces. This is also commonly known as a...
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How Much Ice Do I Need?
Ice is the most important ingredient for any party. You’ll not only need lots of ice to cool down bottles of beer (or a keg) white wine and sodas, but you need it for mixed drinks as well. The good...
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