(a) Define Cocktail. (b)(i) List five ingredients in making non-alcoholic cocktail (ii) List two ingredients in garnishing cocktail.

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(a) Definition of cocktail

A cocktail is a mixed drink prepared by combining two or more ingredients, usually a base with mixers such as fruit juices, syrups or carbonated water. It is served chilled over or with ice and is attractively garnished. A cocktail may be alcoholic or non-alcoholic (a mocktail).

(b)(i) Five ingredients for making a non-alcoholic cocktail

• Orange juice
• Pineapple juice
• Sugar (or sugar syrup)
• Soda water (carbonated water)
• Ice cubes

(b)(ii) Two ingredients for garnishing a cocktail

• A slice of fruit such as lemon or orange
• A cocktail cherry (a mint leaf is also acceptable)