Bar Knowledge Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of a bar?
To serve alcoholic beverages and provide a social setting.
True or False: A bartender is responsible for mixing and serving drinks.
True
Fill in the blank: The legal drinking age in the United States is ____ years.
21
What is the difference between a cocktail and a mixed drink?
A cocktail is a specific type of mixed drink that usually contains a combination of spirits and other ingredients, often with a unique recipe.
Name one common type of beer.
Lager
What is the term for a drink made with whiskey and ginger ale?
Whiskey Ginger
True or False: Wine is typically served in a highball glass.
False
What is the main ingredient in a Mojito?
Rum
What does ‘on the rocks’ mean?
Served over ice.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of gin? A) Vodka B) London Dry C) Bourbon
B) London Dry
What is a shot?
A small serving of distilled spirits or a mixed drink.
Fill in the blank: The process of removing impurities and enhancing flavors in spirits is called ____.
distillation
What is the main flavoring ingredient in a traditional Bloody Mary?
Tomato juice
True or False: A Negroni is made with gin, vermouth, and Campari.
True
What does ‘neat’ mean when ordering a drink?
Served straight from the bottle without ice or mixers.
What type of glass is typically used for serving champagne?
Flute
Name one common cocktail garnish.
Lime wedge
Multiple Choice: Which spirit is used to make a Margarita? A) Vodka B) Tequila C) Rum
B) Tequila
What is the purpose of a jigger?
To measure the amount of liquor used in a drink.
Fill in the blank: The main ingredient in whiskey is ____.
grain
True or False: Vodka is typically distilled from potatoes or grains.
True
What is a ‘well drink’?
A drink made with the house brand of liquor.
Name a popular non-alcoholic drink served at bars.
Soda
What is the term for a drink served with a fruit slice or twist?
Garnished
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of whiskey? A) Chardonnay B) Bourbon C) Cabernet
B) Bourbon
What does ‘mixology’ refer to?
The art and science of preparing and mixing drinks.
Fill in the blank: The process of soaking fruit in liquor is called ____.
infusion
What is the primary ingredient in gin?
Juniper berries
True or False: A Daiquiri is typically blended with ice.
True
What is a ‘barback’?
An assistant to the bartender responsible for restocking supplies.
What is the standard serving size for a cocktail?
1.5 ounces
Multiple Choice: Which ingredient is NOT typically found in a Pina Colada? A) Coconut cream B) Pineapple juice C) Olive brine
C) Olive brine
What does ‘dry’ mean in the context of vermouth?
Less sweet or more bitter.
Fill in the blank: The main ingredient in a Moscow Mule is ____.
vodka
What is the purpose of a cocktail shaker?
To mix and chill ingredients.
True or False: A cosmopolitan is made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice.
True
What is the difference between white and red wine?
White wine is made from green grapes and red wine from dark-skinned grapes.
What is a spritzer?
A drink made by mixing wine with soda water.
Multiple Choice: Which cocktail contains rum, mint, and lime? A) Mojito B) Martini C) Old Fashioned
A) Mojito
What is the term for a drink that is served without ice?
Straight
Fill in the blank: The process of chilling a glass before serving a drink is called ____.
frosting
What does ‘aged’ mean in relation to spirits?
Stored for a period of time in barrels to develop flavor.
True or False: A Long Island Iced Tea contains no tea.
True
What is a common ingredient in a whiskey sour?
Lemon juice
Multiple Choice: What type of beer is typically darker and stronger? A) Stout B) Lager C) Pilsner
A) Stout
