What is a Cocktail?

Cocktail Fact #1


Cocktail Definition and Use

As defined by The Oxford Dictionary

'an alcoholic drink consisting of a spirit or spirits mixed with other ingredients, such as fruit juice or cream'

While this definition can be slightly vague it does translate to the modern day practice of most mixed drinks being cocktails.


A more specific definition of a cocktail would be as follows:


'an alcoholic mixed drink that contains three or more ingredients—at least one of the ingredients must be a spirit.'


The first published definition of the Cocktail appeared in an editorial response in The Balance and Columbian Repository of 1806. This read: "Cocktail is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water and bitters." It is this definition of ingredients that we continue to use when referring to the 'ideal' cocktail.

The Harvey Wallbanger

Description:

Another classic orange flavored cocktail

The Harvey Wallbanger is reported to have been invented in 1952 by three-time world champion mixologist Donato 'Duke' Antone (Paolantonio)

Ingredients:

1 & a half shots of Vodka
Half shot of Galliano
Top with fresh orange juice.

Method:

Mix the vodka and fresh orange juice in the glass over ice. Float the Galliano on top. Garnish and Serve

Optional:

Orange slice to garnish

Serving Glass:

Highball

Tequila Sunrise

Description:
A Classic Cocktail

Ingredients:

45ml of Tequila
Top with Orange Juice
15ml of Grenadine Syrup

Method:

Pour the tequila and orange juice into glass over ice. Add the grenadine, which will sink to the bottom. Do not stir. Garnish and serve.

Optional: 

Garnish with Orange/Cherry

Serving Glass:

Highball

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