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Prerequisites
for a perfect cocktail
Use only the best quality ingredients.
Brand name liquors, fresh juices, etc. are a necessary and integral part of a perfect cocktail. It's not a matter of quantity, but of quality! The best cocktails are made from no more than three ingredients and only in the rarest cases is a cocktail improved by combining many ingredients.
Precise knowledge of the ingredients.
What goes together? Which ingredients should be handled with care? There are so-called mixing guides that show exactly which ingredients are harmonious and which should not be shaken together. This may be helpful to some, but of what use would such a table be to a professional? Experienced bartenders read recipes and know whether a combination is possible without even having tasted it.
Understanding of the effect and "hour" of a cocktail.
Many cocktails can be categorized into groups of drinks according to which "hour" and opportunity they are best suited to. For example, there are aperitifs, digestifs, pick-me-up drinks, and corpse-reviver cocktails. Cocktails can stimulate the appetite as well as one's spirits or conclude a meal. They can refresh and enliven. They can also loosen the tongue of the taciturn, create friendships, or help us forget our troubles and make everything appear in a better light. A good bartender should be aware of all this, and remember that if a cocktail is served in an appetizing and attractive manner, it must be prepared perfectly.
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