{"id":1770,"date":"2022-08-09T17:24:33","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T17:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.campariacademy.com\/en-us\/?p=1770"},"modified":"2025-02-04T17:22:35","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T17:22:35","slug":"draft-cocktail-guide-and-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.campariacademy.com\/en-us\/training\/tools-techniques\/draft-cocktail-guide-and-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Draft Cocktail Guide and Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chill it!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Pre-chill draft cocktails.<\/em><\/strong> Serve Spritz and Negroni family tree cocktails on ice to keep their cold game going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Balance it!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dilute draft cocktails for best results.<\/em><\/strong> All draft cocktails should be properly diluted during the batching stage to account for dilution that naturally occurs from shaking or stirring. This can be achieved through taking the final volume and adding 25-30% water. Cocktails with soda water in the recipe and are normally served straight over ice \u2013 like the Aperol Spritz \u2013 do not require additional dilution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strain it!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Set up a fine strainer in a stable position over a receiving container.<\/strong><\/em> Cocktails that include particulates should be filtered using a fine straining technique (Super bag, cheese cloth, coffee filter). This reduces the chances of clogged lines and improves overall texture of the drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gas it!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Carbonate cocktails with clear liquids for best results.<\/em><\/strong> For example: The classic Aperol Spritz with no modifications is a perfect cocktail for draft carbonation. Choose when not to carbonate. Adding fruit or syrup to flavor the cocktail can impact the texture and stability of the drink. Acidity, sugar levels, and oils can all change viscosity and the ability to retain carbonation. Cocktails like the Strawberry Sbagliato can be flavored in a few ways, like a syrup or infusion. The sugar levels and clarity of the liquid will be different for each method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ON BEER AND COCKTAIL DRAFT SYSTEMS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Draft systems are common in accounts, but traditionally used for draft beer. It will be important to know if there are dedicated lines and gas for the cocktail keg. Whether the cocktail is run off existing beer lines or a dedicated line dictates the type of cocktail that can be served.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ON GASES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Accounts have options for gases, from the gas in the cocktail keg itself to the gas used to push the cocktail through draft lines. Different gases are needed depending on how viscous the cocktail is and how long draft lines are. Each scenario is different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n