In the world of cocktails, certain terms and phrases hold more importance than others. For example, what does ” shaken not stirred” mean? And what does it mean when a recipe calls for “two parts”?

In general, when a recipe calls for “two parts”, it means that you should use two ounces of whichever ingredient is being specified. This could be anything from liquor to mixer.

One common use for “two parts” is in cocktails that call for a shaken …