MIXOLOGY

D Njoki
F&B Lecturer
 OBJECTIVES

1. Define the terms Cocktail, Mocktail and

Mixology
2. Understand the history of cocktails
3. Identify and explain the use of cocktail
equipment
4. Cocktail ingredients
5. Understand the groups of Cocktails
6. Explain the 4 Cocktail preparation methods
 MIXOLOGY
The term Mixology refers to the art of mixing
drinks that are alcoholic and non alcoholic it is also
known as Beverage Drama
The objectives of a mixologist is to showcase the
versatility of beverages and enhance the guest
experience by creating SOPHISTICATION
MIXOLOGY
FLARE BAR TENDING
 ATTRIBUTES OF A GOOD BAR TENDER.
Excellent product knowledge
knowledge of mixology tools
preparation techniques/method
Skills in showmanship and presentation
Sales promotion skills
Skills in merchandizing – menus, displays,
creativity
Standardization – relationship between –
recipes, size of glass, the garnish, alcoholic
content etc
OTHER SKILLS
INTRODUCTION TO
COCKTAILS
ESTHER NJOROGE
F&B LETURER
Cocktails
Cont.
DEFINATION

A Cocktail is a mixture of two or more

beverages that are either alcoholic and/or
non alcoholic mixed together using a
standard recipe.
Mixed well so that non dominates the
other.
 CONT.
A Mocktail on the other hand is a mixture of non
alcoholic beverages especially fresh juices mixed
together using a standard recipe
THE HISTORY OF
COCKTAILS
 Cont.
There are countless stories regarding the history of
cocktails.
One of them is the story of Betty Flanagan, who was
a widow.
Her husband was a revolutionary officer who fought
in the war that attained Americans Independence in
1779.
Cont.
Betty is said to have stolen her neighbor's chicken
and decorated the cocktail glasses with the Cocks’
tail feathers .
Cont.
 Cont.
The mixed drink decorated with cocktail
feathers gained popularity and quick spread
throughout America.
 Cont.
Another story tells us that Cocktails originated
from the Cock-ale; a mixed drink which was
drunk after a cock-fight in the 18th century in
England.
 Cont.
The mixed drink contained the same number
of drinks as there were feathers left in the
wining Cockerel tail
Cont.
COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS

A variety of beverages derived from the 6

categories of beverages as per the recipes
PARTS OF A COCKTAIL
BASE DRINK, the main Spirit
MODIFIERS, the second ingredient, liqueurs
of vermouths, wines
FLAVOURING AGENTS/ACCENT
INGREDIENTS, Herbs, spices, fruits juices,
syrups.
GARNISHES, fruits, vegetables flowers.
Other components of a
cocktail
Sweeteners, sugar syrup, sugar
Dilution , Soda, water or juice
Ice, cubes, crushes ice,
7 basic spirits recipes
1. Whisky
2. Rum
3. Brandy
4. Tequila
5. Gin
6. Vodka
7. liqueurs
 Other Cocktail ingredients
Fruits e.g. lemons, oranges cherries, olives,
grape fruit, pinneaple etc.
Vegetables eg Cucumber, Beetroot, celery,
tomatoes, carrots etc
Herbs and spices eg Cinnamon, Cloves,
Ginger, mint leaves
Eggs
Sugar
COCKTAIL PREPARATION METHODS
Preparation methods

1. Building /Straight:
Add the ingredients into the serving glass over
ice cubes, starting with the cheapest ingredients
Stirred using a swizzle stick/stirrer
•Layering-
used to form layers in the glass using different beverages
 pour each drink into the serving glass,
Layering is affected by sugar and alcohol content present in
the drink
The higher the alcoholic content the lighter the drink and
the higher it floats
Example – B52
30ml Kahlua
30ml Bailey’s Irish cream
30ml Grand Marnier
Layered cocktails
Layering
Cont.
2. Stiring (in a Cocktail mixing glass):

Ingredients are mixed by stirring in a

mixing glass and then strained into the
serving glass.
3. Shaking (use a Cocktail shaker):
All the ingredients are added into the
cocktail shaker starting with the
cheapest ingredient and shaken
energetically then strained into the
serving glass
Shaken cocktails contain ingredients
that do not readily mix with spirit i.e
sugar, cream, egg and some fresh fruit
juices, coconut milk etc.
A cocktail shaker
4. BLENDING (Using a
blender)
All the ingredients are added into
the electric blender and blended
then served into the serving glass
Blend cocktails that contain solid
food e.g Fruits, vegetables
An electric blender
INTERNATIONAL COCKTAILS
INTERNATIONAL COCKTAILS
These are cocktails that are standardised
and have uniform recipes world wide.
The Americans claim to be the Gurus of
these cocktails while the British claim that
they were the first to make cocktails that
were stirred using cocks’ feather.
EXAMPLES OF POPULAR International
cocktails.
TOM COLLINS ‘shaker’
INGREDIENTS
60 ml Gin (dry)
30 ml Lemon juice
1 bar spoon sugar
Lump of crushed ice
Top up with soda water

GARNISH
lemon slice,, 2 long straw
GLASS : long tumbler /Collins
MANHATTAN ‘mixing
glass’

INGREDIENTS
45 ml Canadian whisky
15 ml Sweet Vermouth (Cinzano Rosso)
Dash Angostura Bitters

GARNISH
Orange slice, cocktail cherry, orange peel,
2 short straws
GLASS: Champagne Shallow
CUBA LIBRE ‘straight’
INGREDIENTS
60 ml Bacardi rum
15 ml Lemon juice
3 ice-cubes
Top up with coke
GARNISH
Long lemon peel
Glass :Long tumbler
AMERICANO ‘mixing glass’
INGREDIENTS
30 ml Campari bitters
30 ml sweet vermouth (Cinzano Rosso)
60 ml soda water
Add lump of crushed ice
GARNISH: orange slice, cocktail cherry, long twist of lemon peel, 2 short
straws
GLASS: Red wine glass
SCREW DRIVER ‘Shaker’
INGREDIENTS
60 ml Vodka
60 ml Orange juice

GARNISH: Sugar rim, orange slice, cocktail cherry, 2 short straws

GLASS: Red wine glass

CLASSICAL MARTINI
30 ML GIN
15 ML DRY VERMOUTH
10 ML LEMON JUICE

It should be stirred garnished with an olive and served in a martini glass.

Example of coffee based
cocktail
 IRISH COFFEE ‘straight’
INGREDIENTS
30 ml Irish whisky (John Jameson)
1 bar spoon sugar
Very hot coffee
1 bar spoon whipped cream
GLASS: Irish coffee glass/Red wine glass
 Coffee Wataalamu (Straight)
Ingredients
20ml Kenya cane
20ml Kenya Gold
1 bar spoon sugar
Very hot coffee
1 Bar spoon whipped cream
Glass: Red wine glass
 OWN CREATED COCKTAILS
These are Bartenders own created Cocktails
inspired by their work
experience/environment or personal
experience.
Also referred to as Signature cocktails
Excellent Product knowledge and mixology
skills are vital in creating a good Cocktail.
 CONT.
Many catering establishments offer created
cocktails which are popularly known as
“House Cocktails” or “House/Club Specials”.
QUESTIONS ???????????
EXAMPLES OF CREATED COCKTAILS
KARIBU JIFUNZE
INGREDIENTS
30ml Kenya Gold
30ml Amarula
METHOD
Straight or build- layering
GARNISH
Chocolate powder
Orange slice on the side plate
GLASS
Shooter glass
 CONT.
TIRED FARMER
INGREDIENTS
60ml vodka
30ml pineapple juice
10ml grenadine syrup
4 ice cubes
METHOD
Straight or build
GARNISH
Pineapple slice/leaf, cocktail cherry
GLASS
Old fashioned or whisky glass
 Cont.
SWEETHEART
INGREDIENTS
30ml blue Curacao
60ml orange juice
30ml Mango juice
5ml grenadine syrup
Crushed ice
METHOD
Straight or build- prepared in the order listed
Curacao to be layered last
GARNISH
Orange slice, cocktail cherry, straws
GLASS
Champagne tulip
 CONT.
REMEMBER ME
INGREDIENTS
60ml Amarula
100ml milk
Top up with coke
METHOD
Blend or shake
GARNISH
No Garnish
GLASS
Water Goblet
UTALII HOTEL – HOUSE
COCKTAILS
Utalii special (non alcoholic)
Utalii special ( alcoholic)
Vunja kiu
Dawa cocktail
 GROUP ASSIGNMENT
1.Create an outstanding signature cocktail that is
original, presentable and has a balance taste.
2. Keenly include the following factors :-
 The History of the Cocktail
 Ingredients
 Preparation method
 Garnish
 Presentation – Glass & overall look
 Cost
Hand in date:-..
Examples of mocktails
Virgin Mojito:
• Fresh mint leaves
• Lime wedges
• Simple syrup or sugar
• Club soda
Pina colada mocktail
Pina Colada Mocktail:
• Pineapple juice
• Coconut cream
• Coconut water
• Crushed ice
• Pineapple wedge (for garnish)
 Berry Lemonade Fizz
• Mixed berries (strawberries,
blueberries, raspberries)
• Lemonade
• Sparkling water
• Lemon slices
• Ice cubes
Cucumber mint cooler
Cucumber Mint Cooler:
• Cucumber slices
• Fresh mint leaves
• Lime juice
• Simple syrup
• Ginger ale
Tropical sunrise splash

Orange juice
• Pineapple juice
• Grenadine syrup
• Orange slices
• Ice cubes
Alcoholic Coffees
These coffee-flavored cocktails
offer a delightful blend of
caffeine and spirits, making
them perfect for coffee lovers
looking for a little extra kick.
Espresso Martini:
• 1 1/2 oz vodka
• 1 oz coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa)
• 1 oz freshly brewed espresso
• 1/2 oz simple syrup (optional)
Irish Coffee:

• 1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey

• 6 oz hot brewed coffee
• 1 oz heavy cream
• 1 tsp brown sugar
Mocha Martini:
• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz coffee liqueur (e.g., Tia Maria)
• 1 oz chocolate liqueur
• 1 oz cold brew coffee
• Ice
• Chocolate shavings (for garnish
Questions????