Cocktail Glossary – O to P
Cocktail Glossary – Photo © Cocktails & Bars
Oleo Saccharum: means “oil sugar”, a cocktail modifier made by infusing sugar with citrus peel. More about oleo saccharum here.
On the Rocks: a spirit served on ice.
Orgeat: a cocktail modifier consisting of a syrup made from almonds, sugar and a touch of orange blossom water. More about orgeat here.
Oxymel: derived from the Latin meaning “acid and honey”, a drink made by infusing herbs with apple cider vinegar and raw honey, can be used as a cocktail modifier.
Parisian Shaker: a two piece cocktail shaker shaped like a Cobbler Shaker but without the built-in strainer.
Peat: decomposed vegetal matter, used in the production of whisky to impart a smoky character.
Pony: a liquid measurement equal to 1 ounce (30ml).
Proof: a measure of how much alcohol (ethanol) is in an alcoholic beverage; proof is twice the percentage of Alcohol by Volume (see above).
Punch: arguably the first cocktail, a large format drink usually made with alcohol, sugar, citrus, water, tea or spices. In a Barbadian rhyme, it is referred to as, “One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak. A dash of bitters and a sprinkle of spice, serve well chilled with plenty of ice.”
