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{{Infobox cocktail}} displays a highly configurable, user-friendly table of information concerning mixed drinks, cocktails, garnishes, and drinkware in the upper right of each related article. It should be present on articles concerning notable alcoholic and non-alcoholic mixed drinks, including cocktails, as well as cocktail garnishes and drinkware. By providing readers a consistent table of similar information within all the page concerning these topics, they will be able to locate the pertinent information quickly and easily, without having to read through the entire article. {{Infobox cocktail}} is extremely complex and very powerful. When used correctly (and it's much easier to use than the previous sentence made it sound), the infobox does much more than provide snippets of information. It also:

• Clearly identifies IBA official cocktails.
• Reduces clutter and disorganization within the articles by moving information that is generally poorly formatted into a logical infobox template.
• Reduces nearly all contentious "recipe" information (which is generally considered not acceptable within Wikipedia) to a small list of key ingredients (which essentially defines the drink much like the chemical formula does a molecule), and very brief preparation steps. All of this is moved outside the article and into the infobox, keeping the article clearly more encyclopedic in tone.
• Advanced scripting within the infobox properly links to pertinent articles, displays appropriate images, and handles other tasks based on a simple "attribute" and "attribute value" system (in other words, you copy and paste the template into the page, fill in a few key words, and the template does all the Wiki-magic to display lots of cool information).

Usage

To get started with a mixed drink article, copy the Basic template below and paste it into the article. If you are editing a type of drinkware or a cocktail garnish, use the other appropriate template instead. The template with all the options is primarily for reference. At a minimum, you will need to replace the NAME in the template with the actual name of the article's subject, and also the ALCOHOLTYPE with a valid type of alcohol (like gin or vodka). Preview the page, and you should see something similar to the examples below.

Do not subst: this template, or the page will become filled with information that will make it very hard for anyone to edit the article.

Place the following text near the top of the page, usually right after the first paragraph and before the first heading is a good choice.

Basic template options	All template options
Use the following template options replacing ALCOHOLTYPE with one of the primary alcohol options. {{Infobox cocktail | iba = | source = | sourcelink = | name = | image = | image_size = | image_alt = <!-- or |alt= --> | image_caption = <!-- or |caption= --> | type = | flaming = | ALCOHOLTYPE = yes | served = | garnish = | drinkware = | ingredients = | prep = | timing = | notes = | footnotes = }}	{{Infobox cocktail | iba = | source = | sourcelink = | name = | image = | image_size = | image_alt = <!-- or |alt= --> | image_caption = <!-- or |caption= --> | type = | flaming = | absinthe = | amaretto = | beer = | bourbon = | brandy = | cacao = | cachaça = | campari = | canadian = | champagne = | cider = | coffee = | cognac = | curaçao = | everclear = | fortified = | gin = | irishc = | irishw = | jäger = | menthe = | moonshine = | pastis = | pisco = | port = | pucker = | rum = | sake = | sambuca = | schnapps = | scotch = | sparkling = | tennessee = | tequila = | vermouth = | vodka = | whiskey = | whisky = | wine = | other = | served = | garnish = | drinkware = | ingredients = | prep = | timing = | notes = | footnotes = }}
Drinkware/garnish options
Drinkware and cocktail garnishes use only the following options. {{Infobox cocktail | name = NAME | image = | caption = | type = | notes = | footnotes = }}

Attributes

• Only the name of the topic is required.
• Except for the primary alcohol types, all the basic template options or drinkware/garnish template options should be included in the article. Doing so makes it easy for other editors to fill-in missing information. Blank attribute are not displayed.
• Standard attribute names ("iba", "name", "image", etc.) and values ("yes", "whiskey", "rocks2", etc.) are CaSe-SeNsItIvE, so be sure to enter them exactly as indicated. If something unexpected is displayed, this is one of the first things to check.
• Line breaks are permitted in most free-form values

iba

This attribute applies only to certain cocktails.

Several cocktails are specially designated by the International Bartender Association (IBA) and are used in the annual World Cocktail Competition (WCC). These mixed drinks are some of the most well-known and popular drinks throughout the world. Such a drink is referred to as an IBA Official Cocktail.

Always identify any IBA Official Cocktails:

 | iba = yes

Source

This attribute applies only to mixed drinks.

Mixed drinks vary quite a bit in how they are prepared. This can result in quite a bit of disagreement between editors as to the "correct" ingredients and their proportions.

Whenever possible one of the following sources should be used for creating the ingredient list (see below).

IBA Official Cocktails should always use the IBA standard recipes. This option is redundant if iba=yes is set above:

 | source = iba

If using DrinkBoy:

 | source = drinkboy

If using a different site:

 | source = url

If using an unknown source (not a good idea), leave it blank:

 | source =

sourcelink

This attribute applies only to mixed drinks with a valid source attribute (see above).

If you entered a source above, you should also enter the link

For IBA Official Cocktails, see the instructions for {{IBA recipe}} to obtain the link name:

 | sourcelink = DRINKNAME

For Drinkboy, see the instructions for {{Drinkboy recipe}} to obtain the link name:

 | sourcelink = ###

If using a different site, enter the full URL:

 | sourcelink = http://www.example.net

If using an unknown source (not a good idea), leave it blank:

 | sourcelink =

name

Applies to all types.

This is the name of the mixed drink, cocktail garnish, or drinkware to which you are adding the infobox.

• If you are tagging an IBA Official Cocktail, you should always name the infobox with the exact IBA Official Cocktail name.
• Except for disambiguation information following the drink name, the name of the article should also match the IBA Official Cocktail name. If it does not, please discuss this on the article's talk page. If you feel very comfortable moving articles to new names and fixing all double redirect links and updating what links here pages, feel free to do so. Otherwise, please add it to the To-Do List for the Mixed Drinks Task Force; we will be happy to help move the article and fix anything that needs fixing.

Always provide the name of the subject (enter on a single line without links):

 | name = NAME

image

Applies to all types.

If there is a decent photo available, please include its name here. You should not include the word "file:" or the size of the image. If you have a choice of photos, please try to pick the one that is most representative of the subject. For drinks, that would be a photo showing the drink properly prepared, with the standard garnishes, in the standard drinkware for the type of beverage. For drinkware, it should be a fairly plain and standard version of the vessel, without much decoration or ornamentation, and preferably no brand names or logos visible. For garnishes, pictures that show how the item is used as a mixed drink are best, but a good close-up is also perfectly acceptable.

If there is a good image available, please include its filename:

 | image = example.jpg

caption

Applies to all types.

Captions only appear if an image is specified. The caption should ideally point out some of the reasons why the image is truly representative of the subject. If there is something non-standard about the photo (like a drink served in the wrong type of glass), it may be good to point that out, too.

If displaying a picture, provide a detailed description (may be multiple lines):

 | caption = Green Fizz cocktails are easily identified by their fluorescent green tint.

type

Applies to all types.

Certain drinks, like eggnog, which are commonly served both with and without alcohol, and do not fit nicely in more specific categories should be identified as mixed, but they are the exceptions.

If the primary alcohol is a type of beer that is mixed with lesser amounts of other alcohols or mixers:
(see Category:Cocktails with beer)

 | type = beer

If the primary alcohol is a type of distilled spirit (gin, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey, etc.) that is mixed with lesser amounts of other alcohols or mixers:
(see Category:Cocktails)

 | type = cocktail

If the primary alcohol is a type of distilled spirit (gin, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey, etc.) that is mixed with a larger amount of non-alcoholic mixer:

 | type = highball

If the cocktail is primarily served as a shooter (in other words, it would be very odd to see it served in anything other than a shot glass):
(see Category:Shooters (drinks))

 | type = [[Shooter (drink)|shooter]]

If the cocktail is a layered shooter (a shooter in which the various alcohols are layered one on top of the other):

 | type = layered

If the primary alcohol is a type of wine (including Champagne and fortified wines) that is mixed with lesser amounts of other alcohols or mixers:
(see Category:Cocktails with wine)

 | type = [[Wine cocktail|wine]]

Mixed drinks that normally do not contain any alcohol:
(see Category:Non-alcoholic mixed drinks)

 | type = [[Non-alcoholic mixed drink|nonalc]]

or, if you prefer:

 | type = [[Non-alcoholic mixed drink|non-alcoholic]]

Any other type of mixed drink that does not fit into one of the preceding types, should be labeled:
(see Category:Mixed drinks)

 | type = [[Mixed drink|mixed]]

Drinkware, such as drinking glasses, stemware, steins, drinking horns, etc., should be identified:
(see Category:Drinkware)

 | type = [[drinkware]]

Finally, cocktail garnishes (usually the non-food types) should be identified:
(see Category:Cocktail garnishes)

 | type = [[Cocktail garnish|garnish]]

flaming

This attribute applies only to mixed drinks.

Some mixed drinks are made with high-proof alcohol that is ignited prior to serving. These "flaming beverages" are generally a type of cocktail or shooter. If the article discusses serving the drink on fire, either normally or as a variation, note this by setting this attribute.

Served on fire regularly or as a variation:

 | flaming = yes

ALCOHOLTYPE

This attribute applies only to mixed drinks.

While you may include the list of all possible alcohol type attributes, it is usually best to remove the attributes that do not apply to save storage space and improve processing speed.

• Identify the primary alcohol by volume used in the drink. If two or more types of alcohol are primary and in equal volumes, you should list each of the primary alcohols by including each alcohol's ALCOHOLTYPE on separate lines.
• Generally do not include the primary alcohols used in variations listed within the article (for example, only list "gin" for a martini, even though vodka martinis are a very common variation that is mentioned in the same article).

Substitute the word ALCOHOLTYPE in this example:

 | ALCOHOLTYPE = yes

with one of the following types of alcohol:

Grain-based Spirits and Fermented Beverages
Beers
ALCOHOLTYPE	Links to the following article	Notes
Use beer unless the specific type is important.
beer	Beer	Preferred generic term
ale	Ale
fruitbeer	Fruit Beer
lager	Lager
pilsner	Pilsner
porter	Porter
stout	Stout
wheatbeer	Wheat beer
Gins
ALCOHOLTYPE	Links to the following article	Notes
gin	Gin	Preferred generic term
Neutral Grain Spirits
ALCOHOLTYPE	Links to the following article	Notes
everclear	Everclear
moonshine	Moonshine
Rice-based
ALCOHOLTYPE	Links to the following article	Notes
sake	Sake
Whiskies
Use whiskey unless the specific type is important.
ALCOHOLTYPE	Links to the following article	Notes
whiskey	Whiskey	Preferred generic term
bourbon	Bourbon whiskey
canadian	Canadian whisky
irishw	Irish whiskey
rye	Rye whiskey
scotch	Scotch whisky
tennessee	Tennessee whiskey
whisky	Whisky
Fruit-based Spirits and Fermented Beverages
Brandies
Use brandy or cognac unless the specific type is important.
brandy	Brandy	Preferred generic term
cognac	Cognac	Preferred generic term
gmarnier	Grand Marnier	Also an orange liqueur
hpnotiq	Hpnotiq	Also a fruit liqueur
pisco	Pisco
Wines
Use wine or sparkling unless the specific type is important.
ALCOHOLTYPE	Links to the following article	Notes
wine	Wine	Preferred generic term
sparkling	Sparkling wine	Preferred generic term
champagne	Champagne
fortified	Fortified wine
port	Port
prosecco	Prosecco
vermouth	Vermouth
Other Fruits
ALCOHOLTYPE	Links to the following article	Notes
cider	Cider
Other Spirits and Fermented Beverages
Agave-based
Use mezteq unless the specific type is important.
ALCOHOLTYPE	Links to the following article	Notes
mezteq	Mezcal/Tequila	Preferred generic term
mezcal	Mezcal
tequila	Tequila
Potato-based
ALCOHOLTYPE	Links to the following article	Notes
vodka	Vodka	Preferred generic term
Sugar Cane or Molassas-based
Use rum unless the specific type is important.
ALCOHOLTYPE	Links to the following article	Notes
rum	Rum	Preferred generic term
151	Bacardi 151
cachaça	Cachaça
Miscellaneous
ALCOHOLTYPE	Links to the following article	Notes
schnapps	Schnapps
highproof	High-proof alcohol
Liqueurs
Anise
Use anise unless the specific type is important.
ALCOHOLTYPE	Links to the following article	Notes
anise	Anise-flavored liqueur	Preferred generic term
absinthe	Absinthe
ouzo	Ouzo
pastis	Pastis
sambuca	Sambuca
Chocolate
Use chocolate unless the specific type is important.
ALCOHOLTYPE	Links to the following article	Notes
chocolate	Chocolate liqueur
cacao	Crème de Cacao	Also a crème liqueur
Coffee
ALCOHOLTYPE	Links to the following article	Notes
coffee	Coffee liqueur	Kahlúa, Tia Maria, etc.
Cream
ALCOHOLTYPE	Links to the following article	Notes
cream	Cream liqueur	Generic term
irishc	Irish Cream	Baileys, etc.
Crème
ALCOHOLTYPE	Links to the following article	Notes
crème	Crème liqueur	Generic term
cacao	Crème de Cacao	Also a chocolate liqueur
menthe	Crème de menthe
Fruit or Berry
Use one of the generic terms unless the specific brand is important.
ALCOHOLTYPE	Links to the following article	Notes
berry	Berry liqueur	Generic term
curaçao	Curaçao
fruit	Fruit liqueur	Generic term
gmarnier	Grand Marnier	Also an brandy
hpnotiq	Hpnotiq	Also a cognac
midori	Midori
orange	Orange-flavored liqueur	Generic term
pucker	Pucker
Herbal
See also Anise above.
ALCOHOLTYPE	Links to the following article	Notes
campari	Campari
herbal	Herbal liqueur	Generic term
jäger	Jägermeister
Nuts
ALCOHOLTYPE	Links to the following article	Notes
amaretto	Amaretto

You may also specify any other type of alcohol ("build your own"):

 | other = [[Amaro (drink)|Amaro]]

You may refer to the article itself (or any other text):

 | other = See the article for details

served

This attribute applies only to mixed drinks.

This attribute explains how the drink is typically served. If the drink is served in a variety of ways, you may leave this attribute blank or write your own brief description.

Blended with ice ("frozen" style):

 | served = blended

"On the rocks"; poured over ice:

 | served = rocks

"Straight up"; without ice:

 | served = straight

"Neat"; undiluted and without ice:

Note: "Neat" is generally not proper for mixed drinks, because it essentially means that the alcohol is served without mixing it with anything else (the opposite of a mixed drink), and should only be used for certain "built" drinks like layered shooters.

 | served = neat

Write your own description (may be multiple lines):

 | served = Commonly served two ways:
* "On the rocks"; poured over ice
* Blended with ice ("frozen" style)

garnish

This attribute applies only to mixed drinks.

Cocktail garnishes are considered optional by some, and some bartenders and patrons have unconventional ways of garnishing their drinks. However, if there is a standard way of garnishing the drink (as is the case with IBA Official Cocktails), then briefly list standard garnishes, linking where it makes sense.

Write your own description (may be multiple lines):

| garnish = {{frac|1|2}} [[orange (fruit)|orange]] slice and [[maraschino cherry]]

drinkware

This attribute applies only to mixed drinks.

As with garnishes, the standard type of drinkware (drinking glass, beer stein, etc.) varies from place to place, but there is usually one type of glass that is standard for any particular drink.

This section may be updated in the near future for increased flexibility, such as the possibility of adding multiple types of drinkware (for example, margaritas are commonly served in tumblers, welled margarita glasses, and margarita saucers). Other plans include providing standard measurements for the drinkware. So, for now, please pick only one type of drinkware from the list below, whichever seems most common or proper for the drink.

Substitute the word TYPE in this example:

 | drinkware = TYPE

with one of the following types of drinkware:

• 
  absinthe
  Absinthe glass
• 
  beermug
  Beer mug
• 
  beerstein
  Beer stein
• 
  beverage
  Beverage glass (Tumbler)
• 
  cocktail
  Cocktail glass
• 
  coffee
  Irish coffee mug
• 
  cooler
  Cooler glass
• 
  cosmo
  Cosmopolitan or cocktail glass
• 
  collins
  Collins glass
• 
  cordial
  Cordial glass
• 
  coupe
  Champagne coupe
• 
  cup
  Coffee cup
• 
  flute
  Champagne flute
• 
  goblet
  Goblet
• 
  highball
  Highball glass
• 
  hurricane
  Hurricane glass
• 
  icedtea
  Iced tea glass
• 
  margarita
  Margarita glass
• 
  margaritas
  Margarita glass
• 
  mug
  Mug
• 
  old
  Old fashioned glass
• 
  pilsner
  Pilsner glass
• 
  pint
  Pint glass
• 
  poco
  Poco Grande glass
• 
  pub
  Pub glass
• 
  rocks
  Rocks glass
• 
  rocks2
  Rocks glass (double)
• 
  schooner
  Schooner
• 
  sherry
  Sherry glass
• 
  shooter
  Shooters glass
• 
  shooter2
  Shooters glass (double)
• 
  shot
  Shot glass
• 
  shot2
  Shot glass (double)
• 
  snifter
  Snifter
• 
  wheat
  Wheat beer glass
• 
  wineg
  Wine glass (grande)
• 
  winer
  Wine glass (red)
• 
  winew
  Wine glass (white)
• 
  zombie
  Zombie glass

Special cases

Beer cocktails often call for both a pint (or pub) glass and a shot glass:

 | drinkware = pintshot

 | drinkware = pubshot

You could also write your own description, but due to planned changes in how this attribute works, it is not recommended:

 | drinkware = See the article for details

ingredients

This attribute applies only to mixed drinks.

• Using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}} (same output, different input format) will produce something that looks most like a typical ingredients list, does not waste horizontal space in the infobox, and will be consistent from article to article.
• If the drink is an IBA Official Cocktail, only the official ingredients should be listed.
• If using a different source, be sure to include the |source= and (if applicable) |sourcelink= parameters for proper attribution).
• Link to each ingredient's Wikipedia article wherever it makes sense to do so. Do not worry about duplicating links elsewhere in the body of the article. Such duplicate links should generally be avoided because they can cause confusion, but in this case links inside the infobox are helpful rather than confusing.
• Do not list variations in this section. If there is a very common variation (like vodka in martinis), it is acceptable to mention that in |footnotes= (or less desirably in |notes= if |footnotes= are used for something else); however, no more than one or two such variations should be mentioned there. Use the main article to list less common variations.

Write your own description (unbulleted lists are preferred; see templates mentioned above for this):

 | ingredients = Please keep instructions very brief. Use IBA official ingredients if available.

prep

This attribute generally applies to mixed drinks and possibly garnishes.

• If the drink is an IBA Official Cocktail, only the official instructions should be given. Minor edits are acceptable (sometimes even desirable), but only if they do not alter or confuse any of the process of making the drink the IBA way.
• In all other cases, avoid multiple complete sentences, using very brief action phrases (e.g., "Pour whiskey then juice over ice; drizzle grenadine until streaks appear; garnish and serve.")
• Avoid linking within the preparation method, unless the term is not linked elsewhere in the infobox and would likely be helpful to the reader (tools and methods of preparation may need linking).

Write your own description (may be multiple lines):

 | prep = Please keep instructions very brief. Use IBA official instructions if available.

timing

This attribute applies only to mixed drinks.

Indicate the conventional time at which the drink is generally consumed. Typical values are Before dinner, After dinner, and All day

 |timing = Convention dictates the time at which certain drinks should be consumed.

notes

This attribute is primarily for drinkware and garnishes.

Drinks should rarely, if ever use this attribute (just put the notes directly in the article).

Since most of the rest of the infobox is concerned with drinks, this attribute is a free-form place to note anything important concerning drinkware or garnishes.

Write your own description (may be multiple lines):

 | notes = Notes are primarily for drinkware and garnishes

footnotes

Applies to all types.

Footnotes are printed in very small text, and are most useful for minor notes or clarifications of other information mentioned in the infobox.

Write your own description (may be multiple lines):

 | footnotes = Footnotes should generally be avoided

Examples

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No attributes specified
{{infobox cocktail}}	Infobox cocktail Cocktail Type Mixed drink
Unconfigured basic template
{{infobox cocktail | iba = | name = NAME | image = | caption = | type = | flaming = | ALCOHOLTYPE = yes | served = | garnish = | drinkware = | ingredients = | prep = | timing = | notes = | footnotes = }}	NAME Cocktail Type Mixed drink
Whiskey sour, an IBA Official Cocktail
{{Infobox cocktail | iba = yes | sourcelink = ws | name = Whiskey Sour | image = A whiskey sour in the hand.jpg | caption = A typical whiskey sour in a non-standard glass. | type = cocktail | bourbon = yes | served = rocks | garnish = ½ [[orange (fruit)|orange]] slice and [[maraschino cherry]] | drinkware = rocks | ingredients = * 4.5 cl (3 parts) [[Bourbon whiskey]] * 3.0 cl (2 parts) Fresh [[lemon]] juice * 1.5 cl (1 part) [[Gomme syrup]] * Dash [[egg white]] (optional) | prep = Pour all ingredients into [[cocktail shaker]] filled with ice. Shake well. Strain in [[Old fashioned glass|old fashioned]] or [[cobbler glass]]. If served "on the rocks", strain ingredients into old fashioned glass filled with ice. Garnish with half orange slice and maraschino cherry. | timing = Before dinner }}	Whiskey Sour IBA official cocktail A typical whiskey sour in a non-standard glass. Type Cocktail Base spirit Bourbon whiskey Served On the rocks: poured over ice Standard garnish ½ orange slice and maraschino cherry Standard drinkware Rocks glass IBA specified ingredients† 4.5 cl (3 parts) Bourbon whiskey 3.0 cl (2 parts) Fresh lemon juice 1.5 cl (1 part) Gomme syrup Dash egg white (optional) Preparation Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Strain in old fashioned or cobbler glass. If served "on the rocks", strain ingredients into old fashioned glass filled with ice. Garnish with half orange slice and maraschino cherry. Commonly served Before dinner † Whiskey Sour recipe at International Bartenders Association
Snakebite, a beer cocktail
{{Infobox cocktail | iba = | name = Snakebite | image = | caption = | type = beer | flaming = | beer = yes | cider = yes | served = straight | garnish = | drinkware = pint | ingredients = * 1 part [[lager]], [[ale]], or [[stout]] * 1 part [[cider]] | prep = Mix the beer and cider together, or float the beer atop the cider. | notes = | footnotes = }}	Snakebite Cocktail Type Beer cocktail Base spirit Beer Cider Served Straight up: chilled, without ice Standard drinkware Pint glass Commonly used ingredients 1 part lager, ale, or stout 1 part cider Preparation Mix the beer and cider together, or float the beer atop the cider.
Jellybean, a cocktail
{{Infobox cocktail | iba = | name = Jellybean | image = | caption = | type = cocktail | flaming = | anise = yes | canadian = yes | served = rocks | garnish = | drinkware = rocks | ingredients = * 1 part (3/4 oz, 2 cl) [[Seagram]]'s VO * 1 part (3/4 oz, 2 cl) [[Anisette ]] | prep = Pour the drinks over ice. | notes = | footnotes = {{dagger}} {{cite web|url=http://www.cocktaildb.com/recipe_detail?id=3251|archive-date=September 9, 2015|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20150909230732/http://www.cocktaildb.com/recipe_detail?id=3251|title=Jellybean|url-status=dead|work=CocktailDB}} }}	Jellybean Cocktail Type Cocktail Base spirit Canadian whisky Anise-flavored liqueur Served On the rocks: poured over ice Standard drinkware Rocks glass Commonly used ingredients 1 part (3/4 oz, 2 cl) Seagram's VO 1 part (3/4 oz, 2 cl) Anisette Preparation Pour the drinks over ice. † "Jellybean". CocktailDB. Archived from the original on September 9, 2015.

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