IBA Official Cocktail

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An IBA Official Cocktail is one of several cocktails selected by the International Bartenders Association ("IBA") for use in the annual World Cocktail Competition (WCC)^[1] in bartending. As such, these mixed drinks are some of the most notable and frequently-made cocktails by professional bartenders around the world.

Contents 1 List of cocktails 2 List of sweetened products 3 See also 4 References and notes 5 External links

[edit] List of cocktails

As of January 1, 2008, the IBA Official Cocktails were divided into four categories:

[edit] List of sweetened products

The following "Sweetened products" are restricted to two centilitres (4 tsp, or 2/3 US fl oz) in the Before-Dinner Cocktail category:

1. Vermouth (White, Red, Rose)
2. All Sweet Liqueurs, e.g. Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Drambuie, Midori, Galliano, and Creams
3. Bols, Monin, Marie Brizard, De Kuyper range of products
4. Sweet Port, Sweet Marsala
5. Cream Sherry
6. All Syrups
7. Asti Sparkling Wine

[edit] See also

• List of cocktails

[edit] References and notes

1. ^ World Cocktail Competition (WCC) International Bartenders Association. Retrieved 2007-01-01.
2. ^ WCC rules stipulate: The Before Dinner Cocktail shall not contain more than two (2) centilitres of Sweetened products.

[edit] External links

• IBA Official Cocktails - the official list with links to the preparation instructions for each drink.