Glossary
A detailed list of terms found in and around the Dirty Drinks website.
Back
A back is a non-alcoholic drink served alongside a shot. Backs are also sometimes called chasers. Sometimes a small beer served alongside a shot is considered a back
A back is a non-alcoholic drink served alongside a shot. Backs are also sometimes called chasers. Sometimes a small beer served alongside a shot is considered a back
Box
Pour into and out of a shaker, usually only once. Gives the drink a quick mixing without shaking
Pour into and out of a shaker, usually only once. Gives the drink a quick mixing without shaking
Cobbler
Any liquor served in a Collins or Highball Glass with shaved or crushed ice and garnished with fresh fruit and Mint Sprigs
Any liquor served in a Collins or Highball Glass with shaved or crushed ice and garnished with fresh fruit and Mint Sprigs
Cocktail
Any of various alcoholic beverages consisting usually of Brandy, Whiskey, Vodka, or Gin combined with fruit juices
Any of various alcoholic beverages consisting usually of Brandy, Whiskey, Vodka, or Gin combined with fruit juices
Cooler
A drink consisting of Ginger Ale, Soda Water, and a fresh spiral or twist of citrus fruit rind
A drink consisting of Ginger Ale, Soda Water, and a fresh spiral or twist of citrus fruit rind
Crusta
A sour-type drink served in a glass that is completely lined with an orange or lemon peel cut in a continuous strip
A sour-type drink served in a glass that is completely lined with an orange or lemon peel cut in a continuous strip
Frost
A glass is frosted when it has been dipped in water, then frozen. This process leaves a thin layer of frost on the glass and is suitable for serving cold beverages
A glass is frosted when it has been dipped in water, then frozen. This process leaves a thin layer of frost on the glass and is suitable for serving cold beverages
Garnish
A Garnish is something of an ornamental nature served on the rim of the glass or in the glass. Examples of garnishes are Olives and Pearl Onions (in martinis), slices of fruit (in tropical and blended drinks), and Maraschino Cherries
A Garnish is something of an ornamental nature served on the rim of the glass or in the glass. Examples of garnishes are Olives and Pearl Onions (in martinis), slices of fruit (in tropical and blended drinks), and Maraschino Cherries
Layered
A layered drink has the different liquors in layers, usually with the heaviest ones at the bottom. The drink is served unmixed
A layered drink has the different liquors in layers, usually with the heaviest ones at the bottom. The drink is served unmixed
On The Rocks
The proverbial rocks are ice cubes and a drink served on the rocks is simply a beverage served over a tumbler of ice. Often, the drink is prepared “up” and then is strained over the rocks
The proverbial rocks are ice cubes and a drink served on the rocks is simply a beverage served over a tumbler of ice. Often, the drink is prepared “up” and then is strained over the rocks
Over
A drink served over is an alcoholic beverage served over ice cubes. It is usually not mixed prior to pouring
A drink served over is an alcoholic beverage served over ice cubes. It is usually not mixed prior to pouring
Salt
Several mixed drinks, for example the margarita, should be served with salt on the rim of the glass. To salt the rim of a glass, rub a cut lemon or lime around the rim and then dip the glass into rock or kosher salt
Several mixed drinks, for example the margarita, should be served with salt on the rim of the glass. To salt the rim of a glass, rub a cut lemon or lime around the rim and then dip the glass into rock or kosher salt
Shaking
Some drinks are served shaken, not stirred. Use a cocktail shaker to blend the drink; shaking about 10 times is adequate for most drinks
Some drinks are served shaken, not stirred. Use a cocktail shaker to blend the drink; shaking about 10 times is adequate for most drinks
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