This is a little secret of mixology. It is kinda like a road map to help you create your own signature cocktails or specialty drinks. A lot of bartenders just throw a couple liquors in the shaker and explore with trial and error. However this is expensive and usually gets us in trouble with the boss.
When we dissect most great cocktails you will find a common denominator which is a balance of three elements. Strong, Sweet and Acid. Take for instance the Margarita, which has Tequila (Strong), Triple Sec (Sweet) and Lime (Acid). When we apply this trilogy to other classic cocktails like the Mojito, Cosmo, long island, etc, you will see that it still holds true.
This is where you should start with mixology. All cocktails need to be well balanced between the strong, sweet and acid and with appropriate amounts of each to balance the cocktail. It can vary between different liquors but 2oz strong, ¾ - 1oz sweet and ½ - ¾ oz acid is a good start.
Good Luck
Bar Ninja
When we dissect most great cocktails you will find a common denominator which is a balance of three elements. Strong, Sweet and Acid. Take for instance the Margarita, which has Tequila (Strong), Triple Sec (Sweet) and Lime (Acid). When we apply this trilogy to other classic cocktails like the Mojito, Cosmo, long island, etc, you will see that it still holds true.
This is where you should start with mixology. All cocktails need to be well balanced between the strong, sweet and acid and with appropriate amounts of each to balance the cocktail. It can vary between different liquors but 2oz strong, ¾ - 1oz sweet and ½ - ¾ oz acid is a good start.
Good Luck
Bar Ninja
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