CocktailQuiz

Glass: Martini glass

Garnish: Olive or lemon twist

💡 Stir with ice for 30 seconds, strain into chilled glass

Glass: Martini glass

Garnish: Lime wheel or orange twist

💡 Flame an orange peel over the drink for presentation. Use quality cranberry (not cocktail blend).

Glass: Copper mug

Garnish: Lime wedge and mint sprig

💡 Serve in a copper mug if available — it keeps the drink colder. Use fresh ginger beer, not ginger ale.

Glass: Old fashioned glass

Garnish: None

💡 Layer cream on top by pouring over the back of a spoon. Stir lightly for a marbled effect.

Glass: Highball glass

Garnish: Celery stalk, olive, lemon wedge

💡 Make the mix ahead so flavours meld. Rim half the glass with celery salt for balanced sips.

Glass: Martini glass

Garnish: 3 coffee beans

💡 Shake hard to create the signature foam

Glass: Highball glass

Garnish: Orange slice

💡 Use fresh-squeezed OJ when possible — the difference is night and day.

Glass: Highball glass

Garnish: Orange slice and cherry

💡 Pour juices first, then spirits to mix naturally. Serve extra cold for the best taste.

Glass: Highball glass

Garnish: Lime wedge

💡 Pour tonic slowly down the side to preserve carbonation. Use quality tonic — it's half the drink.

Glass: Old fashioned glass

Garnish: Orange peel

💡 Stir for 20-25 seconds. A big ice cube keeps it cold without over-diluting.

Glass: Collins glass

Garnish: Lemon wheel and cherry

💡 Shake everything except soda, then strain and top. Never shake the soda or you lose the fizz.

Glass: Champagne flute

Garnish: Lemon twist

💡 Shake gin, lemon, and syrup first, then strain and top with champagne. Never shake the champagne.

Glass: Coupe glass

Garnish: Lime wheel

💡 Use fresh lime juice — Rose's lime cordial gives a completely different (and sweeter) cocktail.

Glass: Martini glass

Garnish: Olive or lemon twist

💡 Always stir, never shake - keeps it silky smooth

Glass: Coupe glass

Garnish: Brandied cherry

💡 Go light on crème de violette — a quarter ounce is plenty or it tastes like perfume.

Glass: Coupe glass

Garnish: Lime wheel

💡 Equal parts make this easy to remember. Shake hard — Chartreuse is dense and needs proper dilution.

Glass: Coupe glass

Garnish: Lemon twist

💡 Make honey syrup as 1:1 honey and warm water — straight honey won't mix. Use a floral gin.

Glass: Highball glass

Garnish: Mint sprig and lime wheel

💡 Gently muddle mint - bruise, don't shred

Glass: Coupe glass

Garnish: Lime wheel

💡 This is a shaken cocktail, not a frozen slushie. Taste and adjust the sweet-sour balance.

Glass: Hurricane glass

Garnish: Pineapple wedge and cherry

💡 Chill coconut cream before blending for a thicker texture. Fresh pineapple juice elevates it.

Glass: Highball glass

Garnish: Lime wedge

💡 Float the dark rum on top of the ginger beer for a layered look.

Glass: Old fashioned glass

Garnish: Mint sprig and lime shell

💡 Use orgeat sparingly — it's sweet and a little goes a long way. Float dark rum on top.

Glass: Highball glass

Garnish: Lime wedge

💡 Squeeze the lime into the glass, then drop it in. It's not a rum and coke without the lime.

Glass: Hurricane glass

Garnish: Orange slice and cherry

💡 Pre-batch the juices for speed during service. The drink should be strong, sweet, and citrusy.

Glass: Rocks glass

Garnish: Lime wedge

💡 Muddle lime wedges with sugar directly in the glass. Use raw cane sugar for authenticity.

Glass: Rocks glass

Garnish: Pineapple wedge

💡 Don't skip the Campari — its bitterness balances the sweet pineapple. Use Jamaican rum for depth.

Glass: Margarita glass or rocks

Garnish: Lime wheel and salt rim

💡 Shake hard with plenty of ice. Salt only half the rim so guests can choose.

Glass: Highball glass

Garnish: Grapefruit wedge and salt rim

💡 Squeeze fresh grapefruit if possible — it's far better than bottled. Squirt or Jarritos works in a pinch.

Glass: Highball glass

Garnish: Orange slice and cherry

💡 Pour grenadine last - it sinks for the sunrise effect

Glass: Copper mug

Garnish: Lime wedge

💡 Add a few slices of jalapeño for a spicy twist that pairs well with tequila.

Glass: Old fashioned glass

Garnish: Lime wheel

💡 No triple sec - simpler and more tequila-forward

Glass: Highball glass

Garnish: Lime wedge

💡 Build in the bottle of Topo Chico for a casual serve. Keep everything ice-cold.

Glass: Coupe glass

Garnish: None

💡 Equal parts make it easy to batch. The smoky mezcal is essential — don't sub tequila.

Glass: Old fashioned glass

Garnish: Orange peel and cherry

💡 Muddle sugar with bitters, add whiskey, then ice

Glass: Coupe or martini glass

Garnish: Brandied cherry

💡 Stir, don't shake — shaking makes it cloudy. Use good sweet vermouth and keep it refrigerated.

Glass: Old fashioned glass

Garnish: Cherry and orange slice

💡 Dry shake first (no ice) if using egg white for foam

Glass: Irish coffee glass

Garnish: None

💡 Float cream over the back of a spoon

Glass: Julep cup

Garnish: Mint bouquet

💡 Pack crushed ice high above the rim and slap the mint to release oils before garnishing.

Glass: Old fashioned glass

Garnish: Lemon peel (expressed, not dropped)

💡 Chill the serving glass with ice while you build. The absinthe rinse should be a thin coat, not a pour.

Glass: Old fashioned glass

Garnish: Orange peel

💡 Essentially a Negroni with bourbon — stir longer since whiskey is heavier than gin.

Glass: Rocks glass

Garnish: Candied ginger

💡 Float the smoky Islay Scotch on top — don't stir it in. Make honey-ginger syrup by simmering equal parts honey, water, and fresh ginger.

Glass: Coupe glass

Garnish: None

💡 Equal parts everything — easy to scale for batching. Amaro Nonino is key; Averna won't give the same result.

Glass: Rocks glass

Garnish: Lemon wheel

💡 A whiskey sour with honey instead of sugar. Make honey syrup as 1:1 honey and hot water.

Glass: Coupe glass

Garnish: Sugar rim and lemon twist

💡 Sugar-rim only half the glass so it's not too sweet. Shake vigorously for proper chill.

Glass: Coupe glass

Garnish: Nutmeg

💡 Shake hard with ice for a frothy, creamy texture. Freshly grated nutmeg is a must.

Glass: Rocks glass

Garnish: Cherry and lemon wheel

💡 The bourbon adds backbone — don't skip it. Dry shake first (no ice) for a thick, frothy head.

Glass: Champagne flute

Garnish: Orange slice

💡 Use fresh-squeezed OJ and pour champagne slowly. Keep everything well chilled — no ice needed.

Glass: Champagne flute

Garnish: None

💡 Use ripe white peaches for the purée. Strain out any pulp for a silky pour.

Glass: Champagne flute

Garnish: None

💡 Add crème de cassis first, then pour champagne slowly to preserve bubbles.

Glass: Wine glass

Garnish: Orange slice

💡 Build over plenty of ice in a large wine glass. Add Prosecco first, then Aperol, then soda.

Glass: Highball glass

Garnish: Cherry and orange slice

💡 Use real grenadine (pomegranate-based) — not the neon-red stuff. Add grenadine last for a layered look.

Glass: Tall glass

Garnish: Lemon wedge

💡 Brew strong tea and let it cool completely. A 1:1 ratio is classic but adjust to taste.

Glass: Highball glass

Garnish: Mint sprig and lime wheel

💡 Gently muddle mint with lime and syrup — don't shred the leaves. Top with soda and stir gently.

Glass: Highball glass

Garnish: Orange twist

💡 Pour espresso slowly over ice-cold tonic for a dramatic layered effect. Let it settle before serving.