(a) Expiain the term cocktail in catering.
(b) List four types of cocktails.
(c) State four factors that influence the quality of wine.
Explanation
(a) Explanation of the Term Cocktail in Catering: Cocktail is a mixed drink usually of small quantity OR It Is a bar drink that is made by blending several ingredients together OR A short mixed drink of about 10cl.
(b) Types of Cockiails: -Champagne cocktails/black velvet/bellini/buck fizz.-Cobblers. -Coolers.-Collins.-egg nogs.-Fixes.-Americano.-Gin cocktail/Martini/Pink gin/white lady. -Rum cocktail/barcardi/pina colada/daiquiri/mojito. -Vodka cocktail/bloody Mary/Salty Dog/Vodka martini. Tequila cocktail/magarita/Tequila sunrise.-Whisky cocktail/high ball/ Whisky Coilins/Manhattan/High coolers. -Wine based cocktail/kir/mulled wine.-Non-alcohoiic cocktail/fruit cup/Chapman/Tropicana/Pussy foot. -Brandy cocktail/B&B/Blue lady/Sidecar.
(c)Factors that influence the Quality of Wine:-Species of grapes. Ageing and maturation process of wine. -Storage temperature of wine.-Climatic condition. -Nature of the soil. -Vine family. -Method of grape cultivation. Vintage year. -Yeast and fermentation process of wine. -Method of wine making. Method of shipping or transportation. -Quality/composition of grape.