Cocktails-I

1)What are Cocktails?-Cocktails are types of mixed drinks that are made up of one or more alcoholic beverages with a mixer (juices, aerated water, special and flavoured aerated water etc.). 2)What is the normal portion size of cocktail?-3 and a half to 4 oz. 3)Name the two parts that creates a cocktail-A base and a modifying agent. 4)Give few examples for cocktails-Screwdriver (Vodka based ), Martini(Gin based ), Margarita (Tequila based ), Sidecar (Brandy based), Shandy (Beer based )etc. 5)Name few cocktails that can be served to ladies-Pink Lady, Ladies Negroni, Sex on the beach etc. 6)Give 7 examples of bar glassware used for serving cocktails-Cocktail glass, Margarita glass, Hurricane glass, High ball glass, Tom Collins glass, Slim Jim glass, Old fashioned glass etc. 7)Name few gin based cocktails-Gimlet, White lady, Pink lady, Dry Martini, Gin Fizz, Singapore Sling etc. 8)Name few vodka based cocktails-Bloody Mary, Screw driver, Harvey Wall banger, Salty Dog, Moscow mule, Vodkatini, White Russian, Black Russian etc. 9)Name few brandy based cocktails-B&B, Side car, Between the Sheets, Brandy Alexander, Pouses Cafe, Brandy Cooler etc. 10)Name few whiskey based cocktails-Manhattan, Godfather, Rusty Nail, Whisky Sour, Rob Roy, Sazerac etc. 11)Name few rum based cocktails-Planter’s Punch, Pina Colada, Daiquiri, Mojito, Cuba Libra, Mai Tai, Bacardi Cocktail etc. 12) Name few tequila based cocktails-Tequila Sunrise, Margarita, Bull’s Blood, Tequila Sunset, Brave Bull, Viva Villa etc. 13) Name few beer based cocktails-Black Velvet, Depth Charge, Shandy, Snake Bite, Caribbean Night etc. 14) Name few wine based cocktails-Kir, Kir Royale, Bucks Fizz, Spritzer, Sangria, Wine Cup, Americano etc. 15)What is the difference between a mocktail and a cocktail?-Mocktail is non-alcoholic whereas the latter is alcoholic. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SUBMITTED BY ANTONY SEBASTIAN, V SEMESTER BHM (2010-2014 BATCH), SAROSH INSTITUTE OF HOTEL ADMINISTRATION, MANGALORE.