Cocktail

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/cocktail

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the key mixology techniques?Shaking (aeration, rapid chilling) and Stirring (clarity, smooth integration)
2. What is the cultural significance?Reflect societal trends, historical periods, and serve as social catalysts
3. Why did people start making cocktails in the 1800s?People began making cocktails in the 1800s to create tasty drinks and later to hide the taste of bad alcohol during Prohibition.
4. How do bartenders decide whether to shake or stir a cocktail?Bartenders shake a drink to add air, cool it, and make it frothy; they stir to keep it smooth and clear.

Mixology: The art and science of preparing and serving mixed alcoholic beverages.
Vermouth: A fortified wine flavored with botanicals, commonly used in classic cocktails.
Craft Cocktail Movement: A contemporary trend emphasizing high-quality ingredients, artisanal spirits, and innovative preparation.