Making Cocktailsat HomeDennis HahnCocktailCamp PDXApril 11, 2010

Welcome to my world

Disclaimer:

I am not a professional!

Cocktail audiences

skill

qual

ity

Professional mixologists

Back alley blenders

Cocktail enthusiasts

Opportunity!

DIY home bar

Home bar basicsTOOLS GLASSWARE

LIQUOR MIXERS

Home bar basicsTOOLS

LIQUOR MIXERS

GLASSWARE

Tools > shaking

3 piece / cobbler boston strainer

VS.

Tools > stirring

pint glass bar spoon julep strainer

Tools > measuring

jigger measuring cup

VS.

Tools > other

channel knife muddler juicer

Home bar basicsTOOLS

LIQUOR MIXERS

GLASSWARE

Glassware > martini

6 oz 10-12 oz

Glassware > old fashioned

single (8 oz) double (10-12 oz)

Glassware > tall

collins (8-12 oz) highball (16-18 oz)

Glassware > wine

wine (8-10 oz) champagne (6-8 oz)

Home bar basicsTOOLS GLASSWARE

LIQUOR MIXERS

Liquor > basics

• Vodka unflavored

• Gin• Tequila 100% Agave

• Rum

• Whiskey or Bourbon• Brandy or Cognac• Cointreau• Prosecco or Cava

Liquor > quality

< top shelf

< bottom shelf

< sweet spot

Home bar basicsTOOLS GLASSWARE

LIQUOR MIXERS

Mixers > basics

• Dry vermouth• Sweet vermouth• Angostura bitters• Orange bitters

• Soda water• Tonic water• Simple syrup

Mixers > juice

Mixers > sour mix

Home happy hour

Manhattan2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey1 oz Vya sweet vermouth1 dash aromatic bitters2 dashes orange bitters

The cocktail party

Start with the drinks

One cocktail per hour

One cocktail per hour

Stage drinks

arrival hors d’ourves dinner after dinner

Tips > prep ahead of time

• Juicing• Garnishes• Batching

Ginger Peartini1 oz Yazi Ginger Vodka1+1/2 oz pear vodka1/2 oz Harlequin Orange Liqueur1/2 oz fresh lemon juice1/2 oz fresh lime juice1 oz simple syrup1 tablespoon fresh pear pureeFresh nutmeg

Tips > other

• Lots of ice• Bottled water• Watch alcohol ratios

Drink menus

Questions?

Dennis Hahnwww.vivalacocktail.comTwitter @VivaLaCocktail