I understand that the amount of alcohol depends on how much alcohol is put in. But I also understand that, when you ask for a specific cocktail at the bar, the coctail is prepared according to a standard recipe. That is, the same cocktail at two different bars will have the same amount of alcohol. ( Correct me if I'm wrong ). I, therefore, would appreciate the specific names of the coctails.
I also do not refer to virgin coctails - as far as I know they don't have any alcohol. Thanks.
2006-10-11 15:40:09 · 10 answers · asked by music28 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
I would think that a Kalua with Cream is pretty weak. Or if you want to go fruity, then perhaps a midori sour. Those are the weakest ones I can think of offhand.
2006-10-11 15:43:44 · answer #1 · answered by AntiDisEstablishmentTarianism 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well something like a fuzzy navel or a wine spritzer would be low in alcohol content.
Each bartender will make things a little different, although there are standard recipes, some pour with a heavier hand than others. You can always request that the bartender "go easy on the...."
A very generic rule of thumb is that with most basic mixed drinks there will be one shot of liquor and the rest is mixer (juice, pop etc) More complicated cocktails will have more liquor. So if you want a low kick cocktail, choose something that has a schnapps or liquer base and lots of mixer.
2006-10-11 22:47:31 · answer #2 · answered by coppersmith 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol is alcohol and the strength of it in a drink is not diluted by the mix, nor how much is used--a jigger, or a shot. However, the strength of alcohol is measured by it's proof . . . 80 proof equals 40% alcohol by volume. Generally, beer at 3 to 6% is the weakest in terms of alcohol content (although some new beers are running in the 18 to 25% class), followed by wine in the 12 to 20% range, and then distilled spirts, measured from about 40 proof up to 200 proof.
2006-10-12 07:35:40 · answer #3 · answered by Jim B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wine spritzer is about the lowest alcohol content you can get in a bar. This isn't technically a "cocktail", but, it does qualify as a mixed drink because of the soda.
2006-10-11 22:53:20 · answer #4 · answered by happy heathen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To begin you will nned to know the dif between a "schnapps" and reg liqiuor. For istance a Smith & Wesson contains vodka, kahlua. cream, & soda. A Smith & Kerns contains Kahlua,, cream, & soda. Kahlua is a "schnapps" @ approx. 35 proof-Vs. Vodka @70-100 proof. Get a book on bartending. But if you're looking for low levwls of alcohol, stick with "schnapps"
2006-10-11 22:52:28 · answer #5 · answered by LOLO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In school we learned that a shot glass , a wine cooler , and a beer can has the same amount of alcohol so I'm not sure.
2006-10-11 22:55:48 · answer #6 · answered by DANCER12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Campari and soda (or orange juice) long drink is quite light Campari has only 17 % of alcohol, its less than half of whisky, vodka or rum. Still the drink as long. This you can get in any bar.
2006-10-12 04:58:11 · answer #7 · answered by Tero J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cocktails are usually made with a shot=1oz. or a jigger=1/12oz. ( unless you ask for a double or triple-shot etc.) so any drink with a shot would have the least alcohol.
2006-10-11 22:45:13 · answer #8 · answered by chrissysno 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orange juice!
2006-10-12 03:56:14 · answer #9 · answered by Gabrio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
generic drinks such as "scotch and soda" or "rum and coke" will have less alcohol because they are made from off brand *) proof alcohol and heavily diluted.
2006-10-11 22:47:07 · answer #10 · answered by October 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋