Mixology and Barteding

When I want to understand cocktails and memorize them Identifying the Similarities and differences comes very useful along with the repetition of the ratios memorize it comes almost automatic. Martini vs Manhattan   Similarities ·          2 oz. of liquor ·          1 oz. of Vermouth ·          Shake and are Served in martini Glass   Differences Differences Martini Manhattan Garnish Olives Cherries Vermouth Dry Sweet Liquor Gin or Vodka Rye Bitters No Angostura (2 dashes) Conclusion As you guys can see Martini and Manhattan have a very similar structure with the exception of few differences, the same phenomenon occurs often with other cocktails and comes handy at understanding and memorizing  cocktails.

Ingredient Ratios Explanation Bourbon or Rye Recommended 2.0 oz. Others 1.5 oz. 2.5 oz. 3.5 oz. 1.    The Spirit varies depending of the type of old fashion you are building for example; Bourbon or Rye 2.    Often you are going to hear that the perfect old fashion goes with 3.0 oz. or 1.5 oz. or 2.50 oz. It doesn’t matter as long as you don’t unbalance the drink, this also varies depending of the palate of every person, some people like their drinks mellow while others stronger. 3.    the most neutral amount of liquor for Whiskey cocktails is 2.0 oz. Sweetener Agent Recommended -Simple Syrup 0.25 oz   Others -Sugar Cube 1   -Granulated Sugar; 1 Bar spoon   Additional Cherry juice 1 Bar spoon   1.    The addition of Simple syrup to the cocktail is the most standard...