Agua de Fresa

The most common fruit juice used in cocktails. This citrus juice is about 6% acid; pure citric acid. Lemon juice should be used the day it is squeezed, some like it freshly squeezed and others like it a few hours old.

A non-alcoholic acidulated drink made with vinegar and commonly used in 'soft cocktails' but growing in popularity across the cocktail spectrum. You can make this yourself, there are an endless number of recipes online.

A spicy liqueur made from green chili peppers, a common brand is Anch Reyes Verde.

A vapor column distilled gin that contains no sweetening agents. A common ingredient in many cocktails.

Water into which carbon dioxide gas under pressure has been dissolved, creating a fizzy texture. We treat soda water, club soda, seltzer and sparkling water the same.

A small red fruit with a bright red color and sweet yet tart taste.