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Angostura rum (Trinidad), 85 • A • aniseed-flavored Aberlour Scotch (single-malt), Kummel, 57 93, 321 Opal Nera, 57 Absente cordial, 54, 321 (Greek), 54 (Green Muse) cordial, 54 (Italian), 54, 57–58 Absolut flavored , 104 cordial, 54 Absolut (), 102, 321 Antinori, Piero, 113 after-dinner drinks apéritifs and as, 74 for basic setup, 25–27 cordials and liqueurs as, 51 brand names, 51–52 port as, 110 calories and carbohydrates, 40 agave. See ; purchasing guidelines, 30 Agavero tequila, 96 as, 111 Agavero Tequila , 54 storing and serving, 59 cordial, 54 cordial, 54–55, 67 alambic , 66–67 Appleton Estate rum (Jamaica), 85, 321 alcohol , origins of rum from, 83 calories and carbohydrates, 37–40 Ariel (nonalcoholic ), 326 as digestive aid, 57 armagnac cognac hangover cures using, 139, 146, 318 age designations of, 73 industrial, 84 for basic bar setup, 27 as kidney and bladder elixir, 75 brand names, 73–74 as preservative, 54 of, 67 proof as measure of, 43–44 history of, 72 serving responsibly, 24 storing and serving, 74 ale (), 62–63 vintage versus non-vintage, 73 Alexander the Great, 83 web site, 321 Alize cognac, 72, 321 Armagnac Lapostolle X.O., 74, 321 Alizé cordial, 54 arrak, origins of punch from, 303 Alsace (white), 108 Asbach Uralt brandy (Germany), alsatian fruit stills, 67 66, 321 cordial, 54 ATF. See Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Amarula Cream cordial, 54 and Firearms (ATF) Amer Picon (French apéritif), 51 Australian wines, 109 American apéritifs, 52 Aztec DeOro brandy (Mexico), 66 American brandy, 65–66 American HotelCOPYRIGHTED and Lodging MATERIAL Association, 329 • B • Amstel beer, 319 B & B (Benedictine & Brandy), 54 Anejo tequila, 54 Bacardi flavored rum, 86–87 angels’ share, 71 Bacardi rum (Puerto Rico), 86, 321 Angostura bitters Bailey’s , 54, 321 for basic bar setup, 28 Baker’s bourbon, 45, 47 hiccup cures with, 317 Ballantine (blended), in making pink , 77 92, 321 origin of, 53 balthazar, defined, 35 purchasing guidelines, 31 32_05056x topics_bindex.qxp 8/31/06 7:55 PM Page 356

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Balvenie Scotch whisky (Poland), 102 (single-malt), 93 Benchmark/XO Single Barrel Kentucky bar and restaurant web sites, 328 Straight Bourbon, 47 bar resources and supplies, 328–330 Benedictine cordial, 54 bar setup Bergman, Ingrid, 77 location and traffic flow, 23–24 Beringer Vineyards (Wine World mixers and garnishes for, 28 Estates), 326 purchasing guidelines, 29–32 Bernheim Original Straight supplies for basic, 25 Whiskey, 50 supplies for complete, 26 bitter beer, 63 supplies for ultimate, 27 Black Haus cordial, 55 bar tools Black Velvet , 48 shakers, 8–9 Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon, 45 glassware, 11–13 Blanton’s Single Barrel Kentucky miscellaneous accessories, 10–11 Straight Bourbon, 47 spoons, 10–11 blended whiskey. See also Canadian strainers, 8–9 whisky wine openers, 7–8, 20–21 brand names, 49 bar towels, 20–21 how it is made, 43, 49 Barbaresco wine (red), 109 Jameson , 80 Barbera wine (red), 108–109 Midleton Irish whisky, 80 Bardolino wine (red), 109 Scotch whisky as, 91–92 Barenjager Liqueur, 54 blended wines. See ; ; Barolo wine (red), 109 sparkling wine barrel proof whiskey, 47 blenders, 10–11 bartender Blue Curacao cordial, 55 important responsibilities of the, 317 bock beer, 63 resources and web sites, 328–330 Boe, Franciscus de la (Dr. Sylvius), 75 serving alcohol responsibly by, 24 Bogart, Humphrey, 77 what makes a good, 2 Boissiere , 113 Bartender Foundation, 329 Bolla Wines (Brown-Forman BARTENDER Magazine, 319 Beverages), 326 Bartending Rating and Tasting Society, & cordials, 55 329 Bombay/Bombay Sapphire gin, 76, 321 Barton Reserve blended whiskey, Booker’s Bourbon, 45 49, 321 Booker’s Small Batch bourbon, 47 Hayden bourbon, 45 Bordeaux wine (red and white), 52, 108 Basil Hayden’s Small Batch bourbon, 47 Boru vodka (Ireland), 102, 322 batch-process still. See pot stills Boston cocktail shaker, 8–9, 19–20 Beaujolais wine (red), 108 Boston Party, 85 Beefeater/Beefeater WET gin, 76, 321 bottle capacity beer distilled spirits, 33 for basic bar setup, 25–27 number of servings by, 36 calories and carbohydrates, 37 purchasing guide based on, 29–30 hangover cures using, 318 wine, 34 history of, 61 bottom yeast, beer making with, 62 homebrewing, 64 bourbon how it is made, 62 for basic bar setup, 25–27 measurements, 36 in blended whiskey, 49 purchasing guidelines, 30 brand names, 45–46 storing and serving, 63–64 calories and carbohydrates, 37 types of, 62–63 in cordials and liqueurs, 58 web sites, 319–321 history of, 45 Beer Games Guide, 319 how it is made, 44–45 Beer Institute, 329 purchasing guidelines, 30 32_05056x topics_bindex.qxp 8/31/06 7:55 PM Page 357

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single barrel, 47 Carlos I brandy (Spain), 66 small batch, 46–47 Carneros Alambic brandy web sites, 324 (American), 66 Bowmore Scotch whisky Carolans Irish Cream, 55, 322 (single-malt), 93 Carstairs blended whiskey, 49 Branca Menta (French apéritif), 52 casks. See barrels brandy. See also armagnac; cognac; Celtic Cross Liqueur, 322 fruit/fruit-flavored brandy Celtic Crossing cordial, 55 for basic bar setup, 25–27 Chambord cordial, 55 brand names, 66 champagne. See also sparkling wine calories and carbohydrates, 37 for basic bar setup, 25–27 fortification of port with, 110 calories and carbohydrates, 37 fortification of sherry with, 111 glassware, 12–13 glassware, 12–13 how it is made, 111 how it is made, 65 how to open a bottle, 20–21 (unaged), 66 purchasing guidelines, 29 purchasing guidelines, 30 serving temperatures, 37 solera method of aging, 68 storing and serving, 112 storing and serving, 68, 74 Champagne For Dummies (McCarthy), breakage, glassware, 20 112 brebaje, origins of rum from, 84 The Champagne Information Bureau, brewer’s grain, 62 327 Broker’s gin, 76, 322 Chandonnay wine (white), 109 brouillis distillate, cognac and, 70 charcoal filtration, 101 , 322 charcoal mellowing, 47–48 Bunratty Meade cordial, 55 Chardonnay wine (white), 108 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Chartreuse cordial, 55, 322 Firearms (ATF), 67, 329 Chenin Blanc wine (white), 108 Bushmills Irish whisky, 80, 322 Chianti wine (red), 109 buying bar supplies, 24–28 Chilean brandy (pisco), 66 China, 83 Chinaco tequila, 97, 322 • C • Chivas Regal Scotch whisky Cabernet Sauvignon wine (red), 52, 108 (blended), 92 Cabo Wabo tequila, 97, 322 chocolate-flavored cordials and California Association of Winegrape liqueurs Growers (CAWG), 329 Chocoviac, 55 calories and carbohydrates Godet Belgian White Chocolate in alcohol, 37–40 Liqueur, 56 in light beer, 63 Godiva Liqueur, 56 (applejack) cordial, 55, 67 Kahula, 56–57 Camay wine (red), 108 Mozart , 57 (Italian apéritif), 52 Sabra, 58 Canadian Club Canadian whisky, 48 Tequila Rose Java Cream, 59 Canadian Mist Canadian whisky, 49, 322 Vandermint, 59 Canadian whisky Wild Spirit, 59 brand names, 48–49 Chocoviac cordial, 55 liqueur blends with, 59 vodka (Poland), 102 making of, 45, 48 Christian Brothers brandy Original Spiced Rum (American), 66 (Puerto Rico), 86, 322 Cinzano vermouth, 113 Captain Morgan’s Parrot Bay (flavored Cîroc Vodka, 322 rum), 87 citrus garnishes, preparing, 15–18 carbonated water cleaning and storage, glassware, 12 for basic bar setup, 28 stirring versus shaking, 19 32_05056x topics_bindex.qxp 8/31/06 7:55 PM Page 358

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closing time, serving alcohol Cor, John, 91 responsibly at, 24 Corazon de Agave tequila, 97 coasters, 10 cordials and liqueurs Cockburn’s port wine, 110 for basic bar setup, 25–27 cocktail shakers, 8–9, 19–20 brand names, 53–59 calories and carbohydrates, 38 bar tools, 7–11 glassware, 12–13 defined, 1 purchasing guidelines, 30 following the trends in, 295 storing and serving, 59 glassware, 11–13 types of, 52–53 how to order, 78 Cordon Bleu, cognac age, 70 serving alcohol responsibly, 24 Cork Distilleries Company, 80 stirring versus shaking, 19–20 corkscrews, 7–8, 20–21 straight up, 117 Cocoribe flavored rum, 87 in blended whiskey, 49 CocoRibe liqueur, 55 bourbon origins as, 45 coffee, as non-alcoholic alternative, 24 making of, 50 coffee/coffee-flavored liqueur costs calories and carbohydrates, 38 for aged cognac, 72 Illy Espresson Liqueur, 56 of the angels’ share of cognac, 71 Kahula, 56–57 bar setup, 25–27 Nassau Royale, 57 bar supplies, 32 Sabra, 58 setup, 30 Tequila Rose Cocoa Cream, 59 Courvoisier cognac, 70, 72, 322 Tequila Rose Java Cream, 58 cream drinks, stirring versus , 59 shaking, 19 Coffey still, 44 cream sherry, 26, 111. See also sherry cognac Crème de Cacao liqueur, 55 age designations, 70–71 Crème de Cassis liqueur, 55 alambic brandy distillation from, 67 Crème de Framboise liqueur, 55 for basic bar setup, 25–27 Crème de Menthe liqueur, 55 Benedictine blends with (B & B), 54 Crème de Noyaux liqueur, 56 blends in cordials and liqueurs, 55–56 crémes (cordials), 53 brand names, 71–72 Crillon Importers, Ltd., 323 casks for aging, 45 Croft port wine, 110 glassware, 12–13 Canadian whisky, 49, 323 history of, 69 crushed ice how it is made, 69–70 frappés, 59 Irish whiskey blends with, 55 making, 10–11 purchasing guidelines, 30 Cruzan Rum (U.S. Virgin Islands), storing and serving, 74 86, 87, 323 cognac stills, 67 Cuarenta Y Tres (Licor 43), 56–57 Cointreau cordial, 55, 322 cutting board and knives, 10–11 colas for basic bar setup, 28, 31 Cutty Sark Scotch whisky (blended), Collins glasses, 12–13 92, 323 colored rim salts and sugars, 32 Cynar (Italian apéritif), 52 Columbus, Christopher, 83–84 Connemara Irish whisky, 80 continuous-column stills. See also • D • distillation Dalmore Single Highland Malt Scotch alambic brandy and, 67 whisky (single-malt), 93, 323 armagnac distillation in, 73 dash, defined, 34 distillation process, 44 de Leon, Ponce, 84 rum distillation, 84 32_05056x topics_bindex.qxp 8/31/06 7:55 PM Page 359

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DeKuyper (cordials), 56, 323 Evan Williams Black Label Kentucky Delamain cognac, 72 Straight , 45 Der Lachs Goldwasser cordial, 56 Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Dewar’s/Dewar’s 12 year old Scotch Kentucky Straight Bourbon whisky (blended), 92, 323 Whiskey, 46–47 digestive aids, 57, 318 evaporation, 71 distillation. See also continuous- Ewing-Mulligan, Mary, 113 column stills Extra, armagnac age, 73 distilled spirits bottle capacity of, 33 purchasing guidelines, 29–30 • F • standard versus metric measures, The Famous Grouse Scotch whisky 34–35 (blended), 92 unaged, 66, 79, 96 Fellipe II brandy (Spain), 66 web sites, 321–326 Fernandes “19” Rum (Trinidad), 86 Distiller’s Masterpiece bourbon, 45 Fernet Branca (Italian apéritif), 52, 318, Dixie Dew corn whiskey, 50 323 Dolittle, Eliza, 77 fifth, defined, 35 Dom Perignon, 111–112 filtration Tequila, 323 ice beer, 63 Don Pedro brandy (Mexico), 66 vodka, 101–102 Don Q Rums (Puerto Rico), 86 whiskey, 47–48, 92 doubles, serving, 24 flavored vodkas, 104 Dr. Sylvius (Franciscus de la Boe), 75 Finlandia vodka (Finland), 102, 323 cordial, 56 Flaherty, Paddy, 80 Dry Sack sherry, 111 flaming drinks, 141 dry vermouth, 113 flavored gin, 76 (American apéritif), 52 flavored rum, 86–87 Dummies companions flavored vodkas, 104–105 Champagne For Dummies (McCarthy), Fleishmann’s blended whiskey, 49 112 The Food and Beverage Association of Homebrewing For Dummies America, 330 (Nachel), 64 fortification Wine For Dummies (McCarthy), 113 blended whiskey, 49 “Dutch courage,” 75 port wine, 110 Dutch gin, 76 sherry, 111 vermouth, 113 framboise, 55 • E • Framboise , 67 E&J Gallo brandy (American), 66 France (fruit brandy), 57 and drinks, 58 Echte Kroatzbeere cordial, 56 apéritifs, 51–52 EFFEN Black Cherry vodka, 104 apple brandy, 55, 67 EFFEN vodka (Holland), 102 armagnac production in, 67, 72–74 Egypt, 83 cognac production in, 67, 69–72 El Tesoro de Don Felipe tequila, 97 cordials and liqueurs, 54 Elijah Craig 12 Year Selected Barrel Magelian Gin, 76 Bourbon, 47 origins of champagne, 111–112 Elijah Craig Bourbon, 45 wine types by region, 108 Elijah Craig Single Barrel Kentucky cordial, 56 Straight Bourbon, 47 Franklin, Benjamin, 85 energy drinks, 27 frappés, 59 E.O. (extra old), cognac age, 71 French wines, apéritifs made from, 52 Fris vodka (Scandanavia), 102 32_05056x topics_bindex.qxp 8/31/06 7:55 PM Page 360

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fruit garnishes Godet Belgian White Chocolate for bar setup, 28 Liqueur, 56 preparing, 15–19 Godiva Liqueur, 56, 323 purchasing guidelines, 31–32 gold-flavored cordials and liqueurs fruit/fruit-flavored brandy. See also Der Lachs Goldwasser, 56 brandy Goldschlager, 56 Applejack cordial, 54–55 Goldschlager liqueur, 56, 323 brand names, 67 Gonzalez Byass sherry, 111 as cordials, 53, 68 Gordon, Alexander, 76 how it is made, 67 Gordon’s flavored vodkas, 104 Kirschwasser, 57 Gordon’s gin, 76 Tuaca, 59 Gordon’s vodka (American), 102 Gosling’s Black Seal Rum (Bermuda), 86 • G • grain whiskey Galliano liqueur, 56 American, 49 gallon, defined, 35 Scotch, 89 garnishes Gran Centenario tequila, 97 for bar setup, 28 cordial, 56, 323 bar tools for, 10, 329 Grand Reserve, cognac age, 70 in making a martini, 295 Grand/Grand Fine Champagne, cognac preparing, 15–19 age, 71 purchasing guidelines, 31–32 Grange wine (red), 109 genievere (juniper berry elixir), 75 Grant’s Scotch whisky (blended), 92 , 44, 47–48, 323 brandy, 66 Georgia Moon corn whiskey, 50 Ouzo (anise liqueur), 54, 57 Germain-Robin brandy (American), 66 Green Muse (Absinthe) cordial, 54 Gewurztraminer wine (white), 108 Grenache wine (red and rosé), 108–109 Geyser Peak port wine, 45 Grenadine, purchasing guidelines, 31 Gilbey’s vodka (American), 102 flavored vodkas, 104 gin Grey Goose vodka (France), 102 for basic bar setup, 25–27 Imports, 319 brand names, 76–77 Gusano Rojo Mezcal, 98 calories and carbohydrates, 38 history of, 75 in making a martini, 295 • H • purchasing guidelines, 29 Hair of the Dog, 139, 146, 318 storing and serving, 77–78 half gallon, defined, 35 types of, 75–76 half pint, defined, 35 ginger beer, 103 hangovers, cures for, 139, 146, 318 Glacier vodka (American), 102 Hardy cognac, 72 glassware Harvey’s Bristol Cream sherry, 111, cautions on breakage, 20 323, 326 champagne, 112 Havana Club rum (Cuba), 86 for hot drinks, 24 Hawthorn strainer, 8–9 types and selection, 11–13 health or medicinal effects. Glenfiddich Scotch whisky See also side effects (single-malt), 93 as digestive aid, 57 Glenlivet Scotch whisky (blended), 92 hangover cures, 139, 146, 318 Glenlivet Scotch whisky hiccup cures, 317 (single-malt), 93 as kidney and bladder elixir, 75 Glenmorangie Scotch whisky mezcal, 98 (single-malt), 93, 323 narcotic or toxic, 54, 104 Glenrothes Scotch whisky as preservative, 54 (single-malt), 93 32_05056x topics_bindex.qxp 8/31/06 7:55 PM Page 361

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heather wine, from, 56 Tuaca (fruit brandy), 59 Hendricks gin, 76 wine types by region, 108–109 cognac, 72, 323 I.W. Harper Kentucky Straight Bourbon Henry McKenna Single Barrel Kentucky Whiskey, 46 Straight Bourbon, 47 Herradura tequila, 97 Heublein & Company, 103 • J • hiccups, cures for, 317 Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel bourbon, 47 highball glasses, 12–13 Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Sour Mash Hine Cognac, 72 Whiskey, 44, 47–48, 323 Holland gin, 76 Jagermeister (German apéritif), 52, 324 Homebrewing For Dummies Jameson Irish Whiskey, 80 (Nachel), 64 Janneau armagnac, 74 honey, distilled spirits with Jefferson, Thomas, 61 Barenjager Honey Liqueur, 54 jeroboam, defined, 35 Bunratty Meade, 55 jigger or measuring glass, 10–11, 34 Chambord, 55 Jim Beam Black bourbon, 46 Lochan Ora, 57 Jim Beam bourbon, 46 Okhotnichya flavored vodka, 104 Jim Beam , 48 honey liqueurs, Drambuie, 56 Johannisberg Reisling wine (white), 108 Hood River Distillers, 323 Scotch whisky hops for beer making, 62 (blended), 92, 324 Hors d’age, cognac age, 70 Jose Cuervo tequila, 97, 324 Hpnotiq cordial, 56, 323 juices for basic bar setup, 28, 31 juniper berries, 75–76 Justerini & Brooks Scotch whisky • I • (blended), 92 ice J.W. Corn corn whiskey, 50 purchasing guidelines, 31 serving tips for, 24 ice beer, 63 • K • ice bucket with scoop and tongs, 10–11 Kahula liqueur, 56–57, 324 ice crushers, 10–11 keg capacities, 36 , 102 KeKe Beach Key Lime Cream icons, defined, 3–4 Liqueur, 57 Illy Espresson Liqueur, 56 Kentucky, bourbon origins in, 45 Imperial blended whiskey, 49 Kenwood Vineyards, 326 imperial quart, defined, 35 vodka (Holland), 102 Irish Mist cordial, 56, 323 Kilbeggan Irish whisky, 80 Irish whiskey fruit brandy, 57, 67 in Bailey’s Irish Cream, 54 Kirschwasser fruit brandy, 57 brand names, 80–81 Knappogue Castle Irish Single Malt in Carolans Irish Cream, 55 Whiskey, 80, 324 how it is made, 45, 79 knives and cutting board, 10–11, 15–19 storing and serving, 81 Knob Creek bourbon, 46–47 Islamic Saracens, 83 Korbel brandy, 326 Italy Korbel brandy (American), 66 apéritifs from, 52 Kremlyovskaya vodka (Russia), 102 coffee liqueur, 56 Kummel cordial, 57 (cordial), 57 Orangecello (cordial), 57 Sambuca (anise liqueur), 54, 57 • L • Stock 84 brandy, 66 la bonne chauffe distillate, cognac, 70 Lagaulin Scotch whisky (single-malt), 93 32_05056x topics_bindex.qxp 8/31/06 7:55 PM Page 362

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lager (beer), 62–63 Martin, John, 103 lambic beer, 63 martini Laphroaig Scotch whisky (single-malt), glassware, 12–13 93, 324 how to order, 78 lemon stirring versus shaking, 19 for bar setup, 28 what is a, 295 drinking tequila straight with, 99 Martini and Rossi vermouth, 113 hangover cures using, 318 mash hiccup cures with, 317 apples as, 54 preparing garnishes, 15–18 for beer, 62 LeRoy Neiman Art, 328 corn whiskey, 50 , 324 for fruit brandy, 67 Leyden Gin, 324 rye whiskey, 48 Licor 43 (Cuarenta Y Tres), 56–57 , 49 licorice. See aniseed-flavored liqueurs for whiskey, 43 light beer, 63 in whiskey blends, 81 Lilé Supreme cordial, 57 (Balkan), 58 Lillet (French apéritif), 52 Mattingly & Moore blended whiskey, 49 lime maturing. See aging for bar setup, 28 Matusalem rum (Dominican Republic), drinking tequila straight with, 99 86, 324 preparing garnishes, 16–18 McCarthy, Ed, 112–113 Limoncello cordial, 57 measurements liqueurs. See cordials and liqueurs beer, 36 Lochan Ora liqueur, 57 drinks per bottle, 36 London dry gin (English), 76–77 glass or jigger, 10–11 vodka (Poland), 103 metric versus standard equivalents, 34–35 shot glass, 12–13 • M • standard bottle, 33 Macallan Scotch whisky wine bottle, 34 (single-malt), 93 medicinal effects of alcohol. See health Magelian Gin, 76 or medicinal effects magnum, defined, 35 Mellow Corn corn whiskey, 50 Maker’s Mark Kentucky Homemade Merlot wine (red), 52, 108–109 Bourbon, 47, 324 Metaxa brandy (Greece), 66 Malbec wine (red), 109 méthod champenoise, 112 cordial, 57 methuselah, defined, 35 Malibu flavored rum, 87, 324 metric measurements, standard malt liquor (beer), 63 equivalents to, 34–35 malt whisky. See Scotch whisky Mexico malted brandies, 66 for beer, 62 mezcal, 98–99 for Irish whiskey, 79, 81 tequila, 95–97 for Scotch whisky, 91 mezcal. See also tequila Manhattan cocktails, 17, 53 brand names, 98 Maraschino cherries how it is made, 98 for bar setup, 28 storing and serving, 99 as garnishes, 17 Michael Collins Irish whisky, 80 purchasing guidelines, 31 microbrews, 61 Margaritas, 32 Midleton Irish whisky, 80 Marie Brizard Liqueurs, 57 Midori cordial, 57 Martell cognac, 70, 72 Miguel de la Mezcal, 98 32_05056x topics_bindex.qxp 8/31/06 7:55 PM Page 363

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Milagro Tequila, 97 Opal Nera liqueur, 57 miniature (nip), 34 opening bottles, 20–21 mixers, for bar setup, 28 Orange Curacao cordial, 55, 57 . See corn whiskey orange garnishes, preparing, 16–17 Morgan, Jack, 103 Orangecello cordial, 57 Moscatel wine, 111 Oronoco rum (Brazil), 86, 324 , 103 Orvieto wine (white), 109 Mount Gay Rum (Barbados), 86 Ouzo (Greek anise liqueur), 54 Mozart Chocolate Liqueur, 57 overserving alcohol, recognizing, muddler, 10–11 24, 318 grapes, 66 Myer’s Original Dark Rum (Jamaica), 86 • P • Paddy Irish whisky, 80 • N • Palm Bay Imports, 324 Nachel, Marty, 64 PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur, 58 name brands, bar setup using, 24–27 Pampero rum (Venezuela), 86 Napa Valley, 327. See also California Partida tequila, 97 napkins, 10, 31 Passoa Passion Fruit Liqueur, 57 Napoleon pastis drinks, 58 as armagnac age, 73 patent still, 44 as cognac age, 70 Patron Citronge liqueur, 58 Nassau Royale liqueur, 57 Patron tequila, 97, 325 nebuchadnezzar, defined, 35 (Canada), 103 neutral spirits, fortification with, 49 Penn, William, 61 Niche Marketing Corporation, 324 Pepe Lopez tequila, 97 99 Bananas cordial, 53 peppermint schnapps, 58 Noilly Prat vermouth, 113 Pepsi-Cola, 327 non-alcoholic drinks Pernod (French apéritif), 52, 325 serving alcohol responsibly with, 24 Perrier, 327 Shirley Temple, 17 Peruvian brandy (pisco), 66 web sites, 327 Petite/Petite Fine Champagne, cognac nonalcoholic wines, 326 age, 71 Pig Nose Scotch whisky (single-malt), 93 • O • pilsner beer, 63 Oban Scotch whisky (single-malt), 93 pineapple garnishes, preparing, 18–19 Ocean Spray, 327 pink gin, 77 Ocumare rum (Venezuela), 86 Pinot Grigio wine (white), 109 Okhotnichya flavored vodka, 104 Pinot Noir wine (red), 108 Old Charter Kentucky Straight Bourbon “pint” and pint, defined, 35 Whiskey, 46 pisco (unaged brandy), 66 Old Crow Bourbon, 46 pitchers and pourers, 10–11, 329 Old Fashioned cocktail, 53 Plymouth gin, 77, 325 Old Fitzgerald Kentucky Straight Poire fruit brandy, 67 Bourbon Whiskey, 46 Poland, history of vodka in, 101 Old Grand Dad bourbon, 46 pony, defined, 34 Old Overholt rye whiskey, 48 port wine Old Rip Van Winkle bourbon, 47 for basic bar setup, 26 Old Stillman’s Dram Scotch whisky calories and carbohydrates, 40 (single-malt), 93 casks for aging, 45 old-fashioned glasses, 12–13 origins of, 110 , 28, 31 types and brand names, 110 32_05056x topics_bindex.qxp 8/31/06 7:55 PM Page 364

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Portugal, 110 for basic bar setup, 25–27 pot stills Beaujolais, 108 alambic brandy and, 67 Bordeaux, 108 distillation process in, 44 Cabernet Sauvignon, 52, 108 for distilling Irish whiskey, 79–80 calories and carbohydrates, 40 for single-malt Scotch, 92–93 Camay, 108 for tequila, 95 Chianti, 109 vodka glassware, 12–13 Chopin vodka (Poland), 102 Grange, 109 Glacier vodka (American), 102 Grenache, 109 how it is made, 101 Malbec, 109 Luksusowa vodka (Poland), 103 Merlot, 52, 108–109 potcheen (unaged Irish whisky), 79 Pinot Noir, 108 Powers Irish whisky, 80 purchasing guidelines, 29 premium brands, bar setup using, 25 Rhône, 108 Presidente brandy (Mexico), 66 Riserva, 109 prevention, hangover, 318 serving temperatures, 37 Prohibition, U.S., 84 Shiraz, 109 proof Syrah, 109 alteration with water, 45 Valpolicella, 109 calories and carbohydrates by, 37–39 Zinfandel, 108 defined, 44 rehoboam, defined, 35 legal limits, 47 Reisling wine (white), 108 in making whiskey, 43 Remy Martin cognac, 70, 72 rye whiskey, 48 Reposada tequila, 54 serving alcohol responsibly and, 24 Reserve, armagnac age, 73 tequila standards for, 95–96 Revere, Paul, 85 Pucker Flavored Cordials, 58 Rhône wine (red), 108 Puerto Rico, 84–85 Rhum Barbancout rum (Haiti), 86 (fermented agave juice), 95, 98 Ricard (French apéritif), 52 punch rice, brewed from, 63 origins of the drink known as, 303 rimmer salts and sugars, 329 serving alcohol responsibly with, 24 Riserva wine (red), 109 Punt e Mes (Italian apéritif), 52 Rittenhouse rye whiskey, 48 Pusser’s rum (Tortola), 86 Rob Roy cocktail, 53 Putnam, Isreal, 61 Rock & Rye cordial, 58 rocks (on-the) glasses, 12–13 Roederer Estate, 327 • Q • Romana Sambuca. See Sambuca Q gin, 77, 325 (Italian anise liqueur) “quart” and quart, defined, 35 Ron Del Barrilito (Puerto Rico), 86 rosé wine, Grenache, 108 Roux, Michel, 76 • R • Royal, cognac age, 70 Rabbit wine opener, 8 Royal Oak rum (Trinidad), 86 Raki (Turkish), 58 Royal Oporto port wine, 110 recipes. See also Recipes Index rum alphabetical organization of, 3 for basic bar setup, 25–27 ingredient recommendations, 4 brand names, 85–87 simple syrup, 21 calories and carbohydrates, 38 . See also wine history and origins of, 83–85 Barbaresco, 109 how it is made, 85 Barbera, 108–109 liqueur blends with, 55, 57, 59 Bardolino, 109 purchasing guidelines, 29 Barolo, 109 storing and serving, 87 32_05056x topics_bindex.qxp 8/31/06 7:55 PM Page 365

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Rumple Minze (schnapps), 58 sake, 63 Russia, history of vodka in, 101 sherry, 111 rye whiskey vodka, 105 in blended whiskey, 49 whiskey, 50 in cordials, 58 wine, 36–37 history of, 45 shaken drinks making of, 48 origins of rum as, 85 steps for, 19–20 shakers, cocktail, 8–9, 19–20 • S • Sheep Dip Scotch whisky Sabra liqueur, 58 (single-malt), 93 sake beer, 63 shelf life. See storage salmanazar, defined, 35 sherry salt for basic bar setup, 26 for basic bar setup, 28 calories and carbohydrates, 40 colored rimmers, 32, 329 types and brand names, 111 drinking tequila straight with, 99 use in blended whiskey, 49 Sambuca (Italian anise liqueur), 54, Shiraz wine (red), 109 57–58, 325 Shirley Temple, 17 Sandeman port wine, 110 shot glass, 12–13, 24 Sapporo beer, 321 side effects. See also health or Saracens, Islamic, 83 medicinal effects Sauterne wine (white), 108 hangover cures and, 318 Sauvignon Blanc wine (white), 52, 108 of the mezcal worm, 98 Sauza tequila, 97, 325 narcotic and toxic, 54 Savory and James sherry, 111 Siegert, Johann, 53 Scandinavian cordials, 54 simple syrup, making, 21 schnapps, 56–58 single-malt Scotch whisky, 91–93 Schönauer Apfel Schnapps, 58, 325 skunked beer, 63 Scotch whisky SKYY flavored vodkas, 105 for basic bar setup, 25–27 SKYY vodka (American), 103 brand names, blends, 92 sleep as hangover cure, 318 brand names, single-malt, 92–93 fruit brandy, 67 calories and carbohydrates, 39 cordial, 58 distillation, 89 flavored vodka, 105 how it is made, 45, 79, 91–-92 Smirnoff vodka (American), 103, 325 Lochan Ora liqueur, 57 Snapple, 327 purchasing guidelines, 29 Soave wine (white), 109 storing and serving, 93 sodas for basic bar setup, 28, 31 types by geography, 89–91 solera method of aging brandy, 68 Scottish gin (Hendricks), 76 Sonoma Valley, 327. See also California Sea Wynde rum (Jamaica and Guyana), sours, stirring versus shaking, 19 86, 325 South American wines, 109 7 Crown blended whiskey, 49 cordial, 58, 325 Seagram’s Extra Dry gin, 77 Spain Seagram’s V.O. Canadian whisky, 49 brandy, 66 Semillion wine (white), 52, 108–109 origins of sherry, 111 Sempe armagnac, 73 Spalleseen wine (white), 108 serving alcohol responsibly, 24, 318 sparkling wine. See also champagne serving temperatures for basic bar setup, 25–27 apéritifs and cordials, 59 how it is made, 111–112 beer, 63–64 serving temperatures, 37 brandy, 68, 74 steps for opening, 21 champagne and sparkling wine, storing and serving, 112 37, 112 split, defined, 35 cognac and armagnac, 74 32_05056x topics_bindex.qxp 8/31/06 7:55 PM Page 366

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Square One vodka (American), 103 sweet wines Standard cocktail shaker, 8–9 Moscatel, 111 standard measurements port wine, 110 bar, metric equivalents, 34–35 Syrah wine (red), 109 beer, 36 distilled spirits, 33 drinks per bottle, 36 • T • wine bottle, 34 Tabasco sauce, 28, 32, 329 stemless glassware, 12–13 Talisker Scotch whisky (single-malt), 93 stills, basic types of, 44. See also Tangle Ridge Canadian whisky, 49 continuous-column stills; Sterling vodka (England), distillation; pot stills 103 stingers, stirring versus shaking, 19 Tanqueray/Tanqueray 10 gin, 77, 325 stirrers and straws, 10–11, 31 tappit-hen, defined, 35 stirring versus shaking, 19–20 Tarantula Azul, 325 Stirrings colored rim salts and sugars, Tattoo flavored rum, 87 32, 329 tea, as non-alcoholic alternative, 24 Stock 84 brandy (Italy), 66 Teacher’s Scotch whisky (blended), 92 Stock vermouth, 113 temperature. See serving temperatures Stoli flavored vodkas, 105 Tennessee whiskey, 44, 47–48 “Stoli” vodka (Russia), tenth, defined, 35 103, 325 tequila. See also mezcal storage for basic bar setup, 25–27, 30 beer shelf-life, 63–64 brand names, 96–97 brandy, 68, 74 calories and carbohydrates, 39 champagne and sparkling wine, 112 drinking it straight with lemon, 99 cognac and armagnac, 74 history of, 95 cordials and liqueurs, 59 how it is made, 95–96 gin, 77–78 in liqueurs, 54, 58 glassware, 12 storing and serving, 99 Irish whiskey, 81 types of, 96 port wine, 110 Tequila Rose Cocoa , 59 rum, 87 Tequila Rose Java Cream liqueur, 58 Scotch whisky, 93 Tequila Rose Strawberry Flavor Cream tequila and mezcal, 99 Liqueur and Tequila, 58 vermouth, 113 Teton Glacier Vodka, 325 vodka, 105 Thomas, Jerry “Professor,” 141 whiskey shelf-life, 50 Three Olives flavored vodkas, 105 stout beer, 63 (England), 103 straight up, defined, 117 Three Stars/V.S. (Very Superior) strainers, 8–9, 20 armagnac labeling of, 73 Stredga cordial, 58 cognac labeling of, 70 Stubbs rum (), 86 Tia Maria liqueur, 59, 325 sugar tonic water for basic bar setup, 28, 31 for basic bar setup, 28 top yeast, beer making with, 62 calories in alcohol from, 37–40 Torrontes wine (white), 109 colored rimmers, 32, 329 Trappist beer, 63 cordials and, 53 cordial, 59 in fermentation process, 62 Tuaca fruit brandy, 59, 325 in making whiskey, 43 Tullamore Dew Irish whisky, 80, 325 purchasing guidelines, 32 twists, lemon. See lemon garnishes sugar cane, origins of rum from, 83–85 Two Fingers tequila, 97 Suze (French apéritif), 52 The Tyrconnell Single Malt Irish vodka (Sweden), 103 Whiskey, 81 sweet vermouth, 113 32_05056x topics_bindex.qxp 8/31/06 7:55 PM Page 367

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distilled spirits, 321–326 • U • non-alcoholic beverages, 327 unaged distilled spirits restarurants and bars, 328 pisco (unaged brandy), 66 wine, 326–327 potcheen (Irish whiskey), 79 Whaler’s flavored rum, 87 tequila blanco, 96 Whaler’s rum (Hawaii), 86 Underberg digestive aid, 318 wheat beer, 63 Usher, Andrew, 91 wheat whiskey, 49–50 whiskey for basic bar setup, 25–27 • V • blended, 49 Valpolicella wine (red), 109 bourbon, 44–47 Van Gogh Gin, 325 calories and carbohydrates, 39 Van Winkle Whiskey, 326 Canadian, 48–49 Vandermint liqueur, 59 how it is made, 43 Vat 69 Scotch whisky (blended), 92 purchasing guidelines, 30 vermouth rye, 48 for basic bar setup, 25–27 storing and serving, 50 in making a martini, 295 Tennessee, 47–48 origins of, 112 wheat and corn, 49–50 purchasing guidelines, 29 Whiskey Rebellion of 1794, 45 storing and serving, 113 white lightning, 45, 79. See also corn types and brand names, 113 whiskey Vielle Reserve, armagnac age, 73 . See also wine Vincent (Holland), 103 Alsace, 108 Virtual Brewery, 321 for basic bar setup, 25–27 V.O. (Very Old), armagnac age, 73 Bordeaux, 52, 108 vodka calories and carbohydrates, 40 for basic bar setup, 25–27 Chandonnay, 109 brand names, 102–103 Chardonnay, 108 calories and carbohydrates, 39 Chenin Blanc, 108 flavored vodkas, 104–105 Gewurztraminer, 108 how it is made, 101 glassware, 12–13 in making a martini, 295 Johannisberg Reisling, 108 purchasing guidelines, 29 making armagnac from, 72–73 storing and serving, 105 Orvieto, 109 V.O.P. (very old pale), cognac age, 71 Pinot Grigio, 109 flavored vodka, 105 purchasing guidelines, 29 VOX vodka (), 103 Reisling, 108 V.S. (Very Superior)/Three Stars Sauterne, 108 armagnac labeling of, 73 Sauvignon Blanc, 52, 108 cognac labeling of, 70 Semillion, 52, 108–109 V.S.O.P. (Very Special Old Pale), serving temperatures, 37 armagnac age, 73 Soave, 109 V.S.O.P. (Very Superior Old Pale), Spalleseen, 108 cognac age, 70 Torrontes, 109 V.S.S.O.P., cognac age, 70 Zinfandel, 108 Whitehorse Scotch whisky (blended), 92 • W • Wild Spirit cordial, 59 waiter’s wine opener, 7–8, 20 Wild Turkey bourbon, 46 , George, 45, 61 Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single web sites Barrel Kentucky Straight bar and bartending resources, Bourbon, 47 328–330 Wild Turkey Rye whiskey, 48, 326 beer-related, 319–321 32_05056x topics_bindex.qxp 8/31/06 7:55 PM Page 368

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wine. See also port wine; red wine; Worcestershire sauce, 28, 32 sherry; sparkling wine; vermouth; wort, beer making, 62 white wine; country of origin; vodka (Poland), 103, 326 for basic bar setup, 25–27 calories and carbohydrates, 40 effect of climate and geography on, • X • 107 Xellent vodka (Swiss), 103 French apéritifs made from, 52 X.O. (Extremely Old) glassware, 11–13 armagnac labeling of, 73 making brandy from, 65 cognac labeling of, 70 nonalcoholic, 326 opening a bottle of, 20–21 purchasing guidelines, 29 • Y • serving temperatures, 36–37 yeast standard bottle sizes, 34 in making beer, 62 standard versus metric measures, 35 in making whiskey, 43 types by country where grown, Yukon Jack liqueur, 59 108–109 types named after grapes, 108 Web sites, 326–327 • Z • Wine For Dummies (McCarthy), 113 Zinfandel wine (red and white), 108 wine openers (corkscrews), 7–8, 20–21 zubowka vodka, 104 Woodford Reserve bourbon, 46, 326 Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select bourbon, 47