Common Terms in Bartending

There are a lot of terms that are standards inCup. Negus is a drink with a punch-like combination
bartending. A good bartender, as well as anof wine, sweetened, but heated with spices.
informed customer, will have familiarized himselfWhen a drink is termed Sour, it means that it is a
with the different terms used.short drink made of liquor, lime or lemon juice and
The more common of these terms are used asugar. A Collins is a sour drink served with soda
lot in bars. When a drink is Neat, it means that itwater or seltzer water and is in a tall glass. A
is a spirit consumed straight and unaccompanied.Crusta is also a sour drink where the glass is lined
It is often called a Shooter which is a straightwith an orange or lemon peel that is cut in a
shot of a spirit like Whiskey. A Chaser is a mixercontinuous strip. A Fix is a sour drink that is similar
that is used to create a different taste. It is drunkto the Daisy but with crushed ice and served in a
immediately after a straight shot of liquor. Alarge goblet.
Cocktail is any alcoholic beverage that usuallyCertain drinks have unique properties. Some are
combines brandy, vodka, gin, or whiskey withheated, served in distinct glasses, or have special
other liquors or fruit juices and is often servedtextures. The Toddy is a sweet drink made of
chilled. A Well Drink is the opposite of a Call Drinkliquor, hot water and spices and is often in a tall
because it is a drink made up of a mixer andglass. The Grog is served in a large mug and is
liquor without a definite brand. Examples of thisrum-based with water, sugar and fruit juice. The
drink are Gin and Tonic and Rum and Coke. WhenLowball is the opposite of the Highball and is a
a person says that he wants his drink On theshort drink of a spirit and is served with ice, soda,
Rocks, this means that the wine or liquor isor water in a small glass. The Fizz is a carbonated
poured over a glass of ice cubes. On the otherdrink and is effervescent and emits small bubbles.
hand, a Mist is a popular after-dinner drink and isThe Frappe is a mixture of certain fruits and
liquor served over a glass full of crushed ice, notingredients served over a mound of crushed ice
cubes. A Tot generally means a drink with only aand are partially frozen, giving it a different feel. A
small amount of liquor.Shrub is a beverage that is a mix of spirits, fruit
Punch is a popular party drink. It is usuallyjuices and sugar that is aged in casks then bottled.
prepared in a large bowl and is made of fruits,Lastly, a Super Call is a certain alcohol that is high
fruit juices, soft drinks, flavoring and sweeteners,octane with high proof, aged really well or
with a wine or liquor base. Punch is often servedflavored versions. They are often known as "Top
in cups or glasses that accompany the punchshelf" or "Super Premium".
bowl. Here, the drink is often referred to as a