Category:Nails
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| + | A nail is a generic class of cocktails, grouped by the similarity of the recipies by preparation, not taste. | ||
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==Generic classification== | ==Generic classification== | ||
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Most often served stirred on the rocks. | Most often served stirred on the rocks. | ||
| − | Named after the classic [[Rusty_Nail]]. Distinguished mainly by the 2:1 proportions, although occasionally it's seen as 3:2, eg 1 1/2 oz spirit to 1 oz liqueur. | + | Named after the classic [[Rusty_Nail]]. Distinguished mainly by the 2:1 proportions, although occasionally it's seen as 3:2, (eg 1 1/2 oz spirit to 1 oz liqueur) or 3:1 . |
Many of the [[:Category:Highball|Highballs]] and [[:Category:International_Sours|Sours]] start with these proportions and add a non-alcoholic mixer. | Many of the [[:Category:Highball|Highballs]] and [[:Category:International_Sours|Sours]] start with these proportions and add a non-alcoholic mixer. | ||
| − | A good rule of thumb when hearing a random recipe for the first time is to aim at these proportions. | + | A good rule of thumb when hearing a random recipe for the first time is to aim at these proportions with the liquor, then modify any other ingredients to suit. |
==Variations== | ==Variations== | ||
| − | *Stirring and straining to serve 'up' | + | *Stirring and straining to serve 'up' [[Manhattan]] |
*Adding a significant garnish [[Rob_Roy]] | *Adding a significant garnish [[Rob_Roy]] | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | *[[Dirty Mother]] | ||
| + | *[[Golden Russian]] | ||
| + | *[[Gin and It]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:48, 25 April 2006
A nail is a generic class of cocktails, grouped by the similarity of the recipies by preparation, not taste.
Generic classification
- 2 parts Spirit
- 1 part Liquer
Most often served stirred on the rocks.
Named after the classic Rusty_Nail. Distinguished mainly by the 2:1 proportions, although occasionally it's seen as 3:2, (eg 1 1/2 oz spirit to 1 oz liqueur) or 3:1 . Many of the Highballs and Sours start with these proportions and add a non-alcoholic mixer.
A good rule of thumb when hearing a random recipe for the first time is to aim at these proportions with the liquor, then modify any other ingredients to suit.
Variations
See Also
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