Glossary of Drink & Cocktail Terminology

Cocktail Techniques

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BuildCocktail Techniques

A method of making cocktails directly in the serving glass by adding ingredients in order, often used for simple mixed drinks.

Double StrainCocktail Techniques

The process of pouring a cocktail through both a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove small ice shards or pulp.

Dry ShakeCocktail Techniques

A technique where egg white or aquafaba is shaken without ice first to create a frothy texture before adding ice and shaking again.

Fat WashingCocktail Techniques

A technique where a spirit is infused with fat (such as butter or bacon fat), then frozen and strained to remove solids, leaving behind a silky texture and rich flavor.

Flash BlendCocktail Techniques

A quick blend using a small immersion blender or a high-speed shake with crushed ice, often used for tiki drinks.

InfusionCocktail Techniques

The process of steeping ingredients such as fruits, spices, or herbs in alcohol to impart new flavors over time.

LayeringCocktail Techniques

A technique used to create distinct, colorful layers in a cocktail by carefully pouring liquids with different densities.

MuddlingCocktail Techniques

The process of crushing fresh ingredients like mint or citrus with a muddler to extract oils and flavors into a drink.

RinseCocktail Techniques

A technique where a small amount of a spirit, such as absinthe, is swirled in a glass and then discarded, leaving behind a light coating of flavor.

RollingCocktail Techniques

A mixing method where a drink is poured back and forth between two tins to gently combine ingredients without too much aeration.

SwizzleCocktail Techniques

A stirring technique using a swizzle stick (or similar tool) to mix a drink with crushed ice, commonly associated with tropical cocktails.