Objectives  Describe the terms Cocktails & Mixology  Identify at least five pieces of specialist equipment to mix cocktails  List and describe at least four garnishes for cocktails  Produce at least one cocktail for assessment

Cocktails  What is a cocktail?  An alcoholic drink made by mixing two or more ingredients.  What is meant by the term Mixology?  The ‘art’ or skill in preparing mixed drinks

Cocktails  What equipment do you need?  Watch the following video and note down the equipment   Discuss equipment with your partner, decide on 5 pieces for mixing cocktails  Cocktail Shaker  Boston Shaker  Mixing Glass  Cocktail/Bar Spoon  Hawthorn Strainer  Ice crusher  Blender  Muddler

Accompaniments Garnishes & decorative items  Lemon  Lime  Orange  Olive  Onion  Cherries  Apple  Straws  Swizzle sticks  Cocktail sticks  Umbrella  Nutmeg  Mint  Brown sugar Visual impact and enhancement of flavour

Cocktails (Home Work)  Define the following five methods used to make a cocktail, give one example for each: (hint: watch the video on moodle and visit the websites). this work to me. You will have a test next week.  Shake  Stirred  Pour/build  Layered  Muddle

List how the following are made: DrinkMethod  Margarita  Side Car  Martini  Mojito  Bellini  Cosmopolitan  Manhattan  Shaken  Stirred  Build  Muddle  Layer