J. Alexander's Bartending

what is the pour size for a glass of port?

3 oz

scotch

51% barley mash, aged at least 3 years, made in scotland

what is the pour size for a glass of wine?

7 ounces

Shelf life for wine

72 gassed, 48 pumped, 24 corked

Gin & Ginger

Large Coupe glass 1 and 1/2 oz hendricks gin 1/2 oz domain de canton 1/4 oz lemon juice 5 oz navaran lemon coin

Sparkling Rose

Large coupe glass 1 oz corzo 3/4 oz saint germain 1/2 oz lime juice 1/4 oz simple syrup 2 dashes tequila bitters 2 dashes grapefruit bitters 2 oz navaran edible flower

Cindy's Lemon Drop

Martini with Sidecar 3 oz Ketel One Citron 1 whole lemon 3/4 oz sour mix 3/4 oz simple syrup lemon wheel garnish

Red Headed Rita

Martini with sidecar 2 oz El mayor Blanco tequila 3/4 oz coointrau 1 and 1/2 oz pomegranate juice 3/4 ox margarita mix sugar rim 1 lime wheel

Havana Martini

Martini with sidecar 2 oz Myer's Dark Rum 1 oz Malibu Rum 1/2 oz Lime juice 1/2 oz pineapple juice 3/4 oz honey syrup 2 dashes free brother's indian orange bitters

21 Manhattan

Martini with sidecar 3 and 1/2 oz Bourbon 3/4 oz sweet vermouth luzardo cherry as garnish

The Duke

Martini with sidecar 3 and 1/2 oz vodka or gin 3/4 oz dry vermouth 3 ea olives or twist

Pomegranate Martini

Martini with sidecar 3 oz ketel one vodka 2.5 oz pomegranate juice 1/2 oz orange juice 1/2 oz simple syrup 2 inch lemon twist garnish

English Martini

Martini with sidecar 3.5 oz Plymouth English gin 1 oz simple syrup 1 lime wedge 5 ea cucumber 5 fresh mint leaves

washington apple

martini w/ sidecar 3 oz crown royal 1 oz apple liqueur 1 and 1/2 oz cranberry juice 1 ea cherry

Thai Margarita

single rocks glass 2 oz El mayor tequila 1/4 oz cointreau 1/2 oz saint germain 1/4 oz lime juice 7 basil leaves

Mimosa

white wine glass 5 oz gruet brut 2 oz orange juice 3/4 cointreau

the pearl

1 and 1/2 oz rumchata 2 oz hanger mandarin 2 dashes moroccan orange bitters orange coin

Sour Mix Recipe

2 parts lemon juice 2 parts lime juice 1 part simple syrup

medium bodied wine

2% milk consistency thicker, richer, coats your mouth a bit, and the flavor lingers longer than skim

Bourbon

51% corn mash, aged in new charred barrels

RYE

51% rye mash. aged in new charred barrels. 1st whiskey originated in USA

The Area Code (513)

Double Rocks glass 1 and 1/4 oz bulliet rye 1/2 oz simple syrup 1/2 oz lime juice 1 spoon blueberry jam 5-7 mint leaves 2 dashes briar patch bitters 1 oz fever tree ginger beer

Elderflower Mojito

Double Rocks glass 2 oz white rum 1 oz saint germain 1/2 oz simple syrup 5-7 mint leaves mint sprig

Start me Up

Double rocks glass 2 oz buffalo trace 1/4 oz lemon juice 1/4 oz honey syrup 4 drops TBT Jerrys Bitters 2 oz Fever Tree Club Soda Lemon Wheel Big Ice

Weissen Sour

Double rocks glass 2 oz woodford 3/4 oz lemon juice 1/4 oz simple syrup 2 dashes regans orange bitters 1 TBSP Orange marmalade 3 oz hefeweizen lemon wheel

Simple Syrup Recipe

Equal parts granulated sugar and water. Always use a measuring cup to ensure accuracy.

Ginger Martini

Martini with sidecar 2 oz grey goose 2 oz domain de canton 1/2 oz grand marnier 1 orange peel

Pear Martini

Martini with sidecar 2 oz grey goose la poire 1 and 1/2 oz doman de canton 1/2 lemon squeeze 2 ginger squares

Fleur-de-lis

Martini with sidecar 2 oz titos 1 and 1/4 oz at. germain 1 oz grapefruit juice 1 oz naravan edible flower

Martini Au Chcolat Ingredients

Martini with sidecar 2 oz. Grey Goose Vodka 2 oz. Godiva Dark 1 oz French Vanilla Creamer/ 2 ea of the the french vanilla creamer 1 cup of Ice 1/2 oz Hershey's Chocolate Syrup swirled in bottom of the glass

what is buttery wine?

aged in oak and generally is rich and flat. a buttery wine often has a cream-like texture. common in chardonnay

what is body in wine?

body is how the wine feels in your mouth after taking a sip. body styles: light, medium, full finish is how long you still taste the wine in your mouth after you take a sip finish styles: quick, medium and long body and finish go hand in hand, meaning a "full" bodied wine will have a "long" finish

Honeysuckle Sparkle

champagne glass 5 oz sparkling wine 20 count honey 3/4 oz cointreau orange twist

Centennial kir royale

champagne glass 6 and 1/2 oz sparkling wine 1 oz chambord lemon zest

Moscow Mule

copper mug 2 oz wheatley vodka 1/4 oz lime juice 4 oz fever tree ginger beer 1 sprig mint 1/2 tsp lime zest

Bulliet Presbyterian

double rocks glass 2 and 1/2 oz bulliet bourbon 1 oz sprite 1 oz soda water lemon zest

citrus mojito

double rocks glass 2 oz bacardi limon rum 1 and 1/2 TBSP sugar in the raw 2 ea lemon wedge 4-5 mint leaves splash of soda

elderflower mojito

double rocks glass 2 oz bacardi rum 1 oz st. germain 1/2 oz simple syrup 5-7 mint leaves mint sprig

the confidential

double rocks glass 2 oz belle meade bourbon 3/4 oz brown sugar syrup 1/4 oz saint Elizabeth allspice dram 5 dashes orange bitters big ice orange peel

Outlier

double rocks glass 2 oz buffalo trace single barrel 3 dashes lemon bitters 5 dashes of peychaud's bitters 2 sugar cubes lemon peel

Uptown Old Fashioned

double rocks glass if it is on the rocks if not, martini with sidecar 1 and 1/2 oz knob creek 1 and 1/2 oz at germain 1 orange slice 1 cherry 3 dashes of angustura bitters

list the HCP cocktails and martinis that have rum as the base

elderflower mojito, havana martini

RUM

fermened mash: sugar cane + distillation process: heat up fermented mash and water. condensed liquid cools into 100% pure alcohol + optional aging: aging gives the caramel brown color and adds texture, flavor and aroma

GIN

fermented mash grain (rye and wheat) are the most popular ingredient + distillation process: heat up fermented mash and water. condensed liquid cools into 100% pure alcohol + botanicals infused: common botanicals include juniper, coriander, lemon, orange, cardamom, cassia bark, cinnamon.

vodka

fermented mash grain (rye and wheat) is the most popular ingredient + distillation process: heat up fermented mash and water. condensed liquid cools into 100% pure alcohol

TEQUILA

fermented mash: blue agave root + distillation process: heat up fermented mash and water. + condensed liquid cools into 100% pure alcohol + optional aging: aging gives the caramel-brown color and adds texture, flavor and aroma

what are tannins?

four primary sources; the grape skins, seeds, and stems. provide texture and mouthfeel. common in ALL red wines., more dominant in full body wines like cabernet sauvignon/zinfandel

spicy bloody mary

frozen pint glass 2 oz absolut vodka 4 oz tomato juice 3/4 oz worcestershire 1 ea lime 1 dash celery salt 3 dashes tobasco 1/2 tsp monreal seasoning lime wedge, celery stalk, 3 green olives

Lemon Drop Mojito

highball glass 1 and 1/2 oz wheatley vodka 1/2 oz stt. germain 1/2 oz lemon juice 1/4 oz simple syrup 1/2 oz pineapple juice 7 ea mint leaves

What are hops?

hops are green flowers from a creeping vine that are shaped like cones and about the size of your thumb. They help contribute to the aroma of the beer.. -light -floral are some smells you might smell when this is used hops are one of the most important ingredients in beer brewing process. these cone-shaped flowers add bitterness to the beer as well as general flavor and aroma

Irish

mainly barley mash, aged at least 3 years, made in ireland

Tuaca Dream

martini w/ sidecar 1 and 1/2 oz tuaca 1 oz grangelico 1 oz kahula 2 oz half and half 1 tsp chocolate sauce

Espresso Martini

martini w/ sidecar 1 oz espresso 2 oz stoli vanilla 1/2 oz kahlua 1/2 oz bailey's irish creme 3 ea espresso beans

Appletini

martini w/ sidecar 2 oz absolut vodka 2 oz effin apple apple wheel (we usually use a cherry now)

Key Lime Pie Martini

martini w/ sidecar 3 oz absolut vodka 1/2 oz rose's lime juice 1 oz vanilla creamer 1 ea lime wedge 1 TBSP graham cracker crumbs

mandarin blossom

martini w/ sidecar 3 oz hangar one mandarin 1/2 oz triple sec 2 and 1/2 oz orange juice orange twist

french martini

martini w/ sidecar 3 oz ketel one vodka 1 and 1/4 oz pineapple juice 1 oz chambord 2 ea cherry

flirtini

martini w/ sidecar 3 oz stoli vodka 3/4 oz pineapple juice 3/4 oz chambord 1/2 oz sparkling wine 2 ea cherries

HCP sparkling rose

martini w/ sidecar 2.5 oz corzo tequila 1 oz sparkling wine 3/4 oz st. germain 1/2 oz lime 1/2 oz simple syrup 3 dashes grapefruit bitters edible flower

full body

merlot zinfandel syrah/shirz cabernet sauvignon

list the HCP martinis and cocktails that have vodka as the base

pear martini the duke fleur-de-lis cindy's lemon drop pomegranate martini moscow mule lemon drop mojito cosmopolitan

light body/ quick finish

pinot grigio riesling sauvignon blanc

medium body/ medium finish

pinot noir chardonnay

what is port wine?

port is a sweet, red, fortified wine from portugal. port wine is typically richer, sweeter and heavier. just like other spirits, "distilled" grapes are added to the port, which makes it higher alcohol content. the addition of "distilled" grapes makes it a fortified wine.

Aperol Spritzer

red wine glass 3 oz pizzolato prosecco 2 oz aperol orange liqueur 1 oz fever tree club soda

what is the difference between single malt scotch and blended scotch?

single malt: the liquid inside must have been distilled at ONLY one distillery from only barley. very distinct characteristics and flavors from each barrel. blended: the liquid inside is a blend of whiskies from all over Scotland, not just barley but wheat and/or corn.

Doppleganger

single rocks glass 2 oz angel's envy 1 oz DiSaronna Amaretto 1/4 oz lemon juice 1/4 oz luxardo juice 1/2 oz fever tree ginger ale 2 ea luxardo cherries

old number five

single rocks glass 2 oz belle meade bourbon 3/4 oz brown sugar syrup 1/2 oz aperol orange liqueur 1/4 oz lemon juice 5 dashes angustora bitters 1 oz fever tree tonic 2 luxardo cherries and lemon peel skewered

The Capone

single rocks glass 2 oz bulliet rye 1/4 oz fernet branca 1/4 oz simple syrup 2 dashes angostura bitters 3 in orange peel, 2 luxardo cherries, big ice

Knickerbocker

single rocks glass 2 and 3/4 oz angel's envy 1/4 angostura bitters (26 dashes) 1/4 oz luxardo cherry juice 2 luxardo cherries big ice

light bodied wine

skim milk consistency watery, runny, feels kind of skimpy on the tongue and the taste goes away fast

335 dot

small coupe glass 1 and 1/2 oz cocchi americano 1/2 pineapple juice 1/4 oz simple syrup orange peel

HCP cocktails and martinis with tequila as the base

thai margarita sparkling rose red-headed rita

HCP cocktails and martinis with whiskey as the base

the "capone" 513 old number five doppelganger the confidential 21' manhattan

HCP cocktails and martinis with gin as the base

the duke english martini

what is crisp wine?

the more acidity, the "crisper." high acidity is tangy, tingly, and mouthwatering. common in sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio

difference between an ale and a lager

two factors include the type of yeast used and the temperature that the beer is fermented. lagers are made with bottom-fermenting yeast at colder temperatures. ales are brewed with top-fermenting yeast at warmer temperatures

Dog Day Afternoon

white wine glass 1 and 1/4 oz titos vodka 1 and 1/4 oz clifford bay 3/4 oz grapefruit juice 1/2 oz lemon juice 1/2 oz simple syrup big ice mint flower

full bodied wine

whole milk consistency dense, thick, really clings to the inside of your mouth, and the flavor hangs on

what is dry wine?

wine with no sugar after fermentation. common in cabernet sauvignon, merlot, zinfandel