A: A bartender is a professional who serves alcoholic beverages and often prepares simple cocktails. A mixologist, on the other hand, is a bartender who specializes in creating more complex and innovative cocktails.
A: Essential tools for a bartender include a shaker, strainer, jigger, mixing spoon, citrus press, and muddler.
A: A cocktail is a mixed alcoholic drink made from a combination of spirits, mixers, and often garnished with fruit or herbs.
A: A classic cocktail is a cocktail that has stood the test of time and remains popular today, such as the Old Fashioned, Martini, or Manhattan.
A: Shaken cocktails are made by vigorously shaking the ingredients in a shaker with ice, while stirred cocktails are made by gently stirring the ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
A: Neat means the spirit is served at room temperature in a glass without ice or mixer, while straight up means the spirit is chilled with ice, then strained into a glass without ice.
A: A signature cocktail is a unique cocktail created by a bartender that represents their personal style and expertise.
A: The legal drinking age in the United States is 21 years old.
A: A standard cocktail is typically 2 to 3 ounces.
A: The most popular cocktail in the United States is the Margarita, followed by the Martini and the Old Fashioned.