Classic cocktail recipes follow consistent ratio patterns. Master the ratios and you can improvise.
| Cocktail | Base spirit | Modifier | Accent | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fashioned | 2 oz bourbon/rye | 1/4 oz simple syrup | 2 dashes Angostura | 8:1:dash |
| Margarita | 2 oz tequila | 1 oz lime juice | 3/4 oz triple sec | 2:1:0.75 |
| Daiquiri | 2 oz white rum | 1 oz lime juice | 3/4 oz simple syrup | 2:1:0.75 |
| Manhattan | 2 oz rye whiskey | 1 oz sweet vermouth | 2 dashes Angostura | 2:1:dash |
| Negroni | 1 oz gin | 1 oz sweet vermouth | 1 oz Campari | 1:1:1 |
| Whiskey Sour | 2 oz bourbon | 3/4 oz lemon | 3/4 oz simple syrup | 2:0.75:0.75 |
| Martini | 2.5 oz gin/vodka | 0.5 oz dry vermouth | Olive/lemon twist | 5:1 |
| Gimlet | 2 oz gin | 3/4 oz lime juice | 3/4 oz simple syrup | 2:0.75:0.75 |
| Mojito | 2 oz white rum | 1 oz lime juice | 3/4 oz simple + mint + soda | 2:1:0.75 |
| Sidecar | 2 oz cognac | 1 oz triple sec | 3/4 oz lemon juice | 2:1:0.75 |
The golden ratios:
Sour: 2:1:0.75 (spirit : citrus : sweet)
Spirit-forward: 2:1:dash (spirit : modifier : bitters)
Equal parts: 1:1:1 (Negroni family)
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About Cocktail Ratio
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