Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Liquors (Mostly in Cambodia, we called Spirits)

 Here's a basic list of liquors and mixers commonly used by bartenders:












Liquors (Base Spirits)
  1. Vodka – Neutral spirit, used in cocktails like Bloody Mary, Moscow Mule, and Martini.
  2. Gin – Herbal and juniper-flavored, used in Gin & Tonic, Negroni, and Tom Collins.
  3. Rum – Can be light, dark, or spiced, used in Mojitos, Daiquiris, and Piña Coladas.
  4. Tequila – Made from agave, used in Margaritas and Tequila Sunrise.
  5. Whiskey – Includes bourbon, rye, Scotch, and Irish whiskey, used in Old Fashioned and Whiskey Sour.
  6. Brandy – Aged fruit-based spirit, used in Sidecar and Brandy Alexander.
  7. Liqueurs – Flavored and sweet spirits like Amaretto, Kahlúa, and Cointreau, used to enhance cocktails.

Mixers (Non-Alcoholic)

  1. Juices – Orange, pineapple, cranberry, lime, and lemon juice.
  2. Soda – Club soda, tonic water, and ginger beer.
  3. Cola & Other Soft Drinks – Coca-Cola, Sprite, and other carbonated drinks.
  4. Simple Syrup – Sugar and water mix for sweetening cocktails.
  5. Grenadine – Sweet pomegranate syrup used in Tequila Sunrise and Shirley Temple.
  6. Bitters – Small amounts used for flavor enhancement, like Angostura Bitters.
  7. Dairy & Cream – Milk, heavy cream, and egg whites for creamy cocktails.

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