The Six Base Spirits
The Six Base Spirits are as follows…
Gins and Genever (Jenever)
Whiskies, Scotches, Bourbons and Rye Whiskies
Brandies and Cognac
Rums and Cachaca
Tequila and Mezcal
Vodka
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Sweet Liqueurs
Grape:
Brandy, Cognac
Benedictine
Fortified Wines (Port, Sherry, Marsala)
Sweet Vermouth
Cherry
Cherry Heering
Maraschino
Kirsch
Apple:
Apple Brandies, Calvados and Applejack.
Orange:
Triple Sec, Cointreau and Curaçao
Lemon:
Limoncello
Peach:
Schnapps (Archers)
Blackcurrant
Creme de Cassis
Almond:
Amaretto
Chocolate:
Creme de Cacao
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Essential Equipment
A Measuring Cup or Jigger
A Mixing Glass
A Mixing Spoon
A Hawthorne Strainer
A Cocktail Shaker
A Strainer
A Lemon/Lime Juicer
A Muddler
Appropriate Glassware
Also a variety of household items including…
A sharp knife
A teaspoon
Ice
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