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BAR TERMINOLOGIES Flashcards

1
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Is a colorless, volatile liquid,
which is the common ingredient of all
liquors.

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ALCOHOL

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is the only alcohol used in
alcoholic beverages; those distilled
from grains, grapes, fruits and cane are
the most common.

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ETHYL ALCOHOL

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Refer to any potable liquid containing any amount of alcohol (.05% - 90% and up)

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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

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Is a drink served before a meal to whet the appetite.

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APERITIF

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Drink served after meal

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DIGESTIF

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→ Is a French guarantee that wine comes from and meet the standards of the vineyard’s/village, district or region stated on the label, i.e., it meets the requirement as the quality, area or origin and specific grapes used.

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APPELATION CONTOLEE

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Refers to the dissolved particles in the wine, giving it, its full-rounded taste.

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BODY

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Refers to a wine’s fragrance and aroma.

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BOUNQUET

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9
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Are spirits of varying alcohol content flavored with roots, barks, and herbs used in mixing drinks or as aperitifs, liqueur, or acid to digestion.

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BITTERS

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10
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Refers to fermented apple juice or apple wine.

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CIDER

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11
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Is a fee paid by the customer to the food service establishment for the privilege of having his own wine/liquor, purchased elsewhere, or drunk in the premises.

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CORKCAGE

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12
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Means pouring wine from the original bottle to another container before serving to remove natural impurities.

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DECANTING

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Is the process of reducing the water content of alcoholic beverages so that they will contain a greater proportion of alcohol.

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DISTILLATION

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14
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Refers to beer or cider delivered in bulk and dispensed through taps, pumps or special units.

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DRAFT

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15
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Is a word used to describe a wine
as “unsweetened”.

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DRY

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16
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Is the process by which sugar is broken down into alcohol, carbon dioxide and another by-product.

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FERMENTATION

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17
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Is the process of clarifying a wine by adding materials that combine with sediments in the wine and settle to the bottom to make the wine clear.

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FINING

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18
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Means the wine is low in alcoholic content

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LIGHT

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19
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Refers to wine or liquor with a relatively delicate flavor.

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LIGHT-BODIED

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20
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Is a drink produced by fermentation or distillation.

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LIQUOR

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21
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Is a spirit that has been sweetened, flavored, and sometimes colored to formulas, which usually remain a well–kept secret.

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LIQUEUR

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22
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Refers to grape juice before and
during fermentation.

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MUST

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23
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Refers to spirits drunk straight from the bottle and unmixed with anything else.

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NEAT/STRAIGHT

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24
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Is a practically tasteless, colorless alcohol distilled from grain but at 190 proofs or above, used in blended whiskey, gin, vodka and many other liquors.

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NEUTRAL GRAIN SPIRIT

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25
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Refers to the science of the study of wine.

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OENOLOGY/ENOLOGY

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26
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Is the measurement of alcoholic strength or content

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PROOF

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27
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Is a term used to describe a full- bodied wine with generous bouquet and flavor.

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RICH

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28
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Is a term used to describe a full- bodied wine with generous bouquet and flavor.

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RICH

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29
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Refers to the natural deposit or precipitate of crystals and other solids that many wines develop as they age in bottles.

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SEDIMENT

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30
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Is a beverage of high alcoholic content obtained by the distillation of fermented grapes or other fruits, grains, potatoes, of cane.

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SPIRIT

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31
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wine means the opposite of sparkling wine.

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STILL

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32
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indicates the year when the
grapes were picked

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VINTAGE

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33
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a blend of wine made in different years, which of consistent quality

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NON-VINTAGE

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34
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Is a beverage produced principally from fermented juice of grapes; the alcohol content ranges from less than 14% - 21%.

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WINE

35
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when you mention a mixed drink, always name the liquor first.

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LIQUOR ALWAYS FIRST

36
Q

when you mention a mixed drink, always name the liquor first.

A

LIQUOR ALWAYS FIRST

37
Q

if you mentioned a mixed drink with a particular brand, name the brand first.

A

NAME THE BRAND FIRST

38
Q

is a drink made with the cheapest liquor available at the bar.

A

WELL DRINK

39
Q

is made with specified liquor. If the customer calls for a specific brand of liquor, give what the customer mentioned

A

CALL DRINK

40
Q

is made with expensive liquor

A

PREMIUM DRINK

41
Q

is drawn from a metal barrel or keg

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DRAUGHT BEER (DRAFT BEER OR TAP
BEER)

42
Q

is referred to the less expensive wine served at the bar or restaurant

A

HOUSE WINE

43
Q

means cold. It is used when ordering shots of liquor. Its different from drinks on the rocks

A

CHILLED

44
Q

means serve with olive juice and it’s used in gin martinis and vodka martinis. The juice of the olive makes the martini looks cloudy or dirty.

A

DIRTY

45
Q

means with dry vermouth and it’s used in gin martinis and vodka martinis. Dry in general may also mean lack of sugar or sweetness.

A

DRY

46
Q

means blended

A

FROZEN

47
Q

means without the ice and served in an old-fashioned glass. It is used when ordering liquor by itself.

A

NEAT

48
Q

means drink served with ice cubes.

A

ON THE ROCKS

49
Q

means with sweet vermouth and it’s used in gin martinis and vodka martinis. Or it also means drink with high sugar content.

A

SWEET

50
Q

means with sweet vermouth and it’s used in gin martinis and vodka martinis. Or it also means drink with high sugar content.

A

SWEET

51
Q

means drink served in bigger or tall glass. If you order a tall drink, you get the same amount of liquor, but with more juice or soda.

A

TALL

52
Q

means premium brands or drinks. It means to use the best liquors available at the bar.

A

TOP SHELF

53
Q

means premium brands or drinks. It means to use the best liquors available at the bar.

A

TOP SHELF

54
Q

means chilled by shaking or stirring and strained into a martini glass

A

UP

55
Q

means chilled by shaking or stirring and strained into a martini glass

A

UP

56
Q

This means to add a twist, usually a lemon twist, to the drink adding aroma and flavor to the drink.

A

WITH A TWIST

57
Q

This means to add a twist, usually a lemon twist, to the drink adding aroma and flavor to the drink.

A

WITH A TWIST

58
Q

this means to coat the rim of a glass with kosher or iodized salt if kosher is not available.

A

WITH SALT

59
Q

drinks typically served after a nice meal

A

AFTER-DINNER DRINKS

60
Q

pour into and out of a shaker, usually only once.

A

BOX

61
Q

pour into and out of a shaker, usually only once.

A

BOX

62
Q

→ a liquor and mixer, of which the liquor is a defined brand ( Tanqueray and Tonic, Bacardi and Coke)

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CALL DRINK

63
Q

→ a liquor and mixer, of which the liquor is a defined brand ( Tanqueray and Tonic, Bacardi and Coke)

A

CALL DRINK

64
Q

Consumed immediately after a straight shot of liquor to create a different taste.

A

CHASER

65
Q

a drink akin to sour which is served in a tall glass with soda water or seltzer water

A

COLLINS

66
Q

a drink akin to sour which is
served n a tall glass with soda water or
seltzer water

A

COLLINS

67
Q

→ a drink consisting of ginger ale, soda water and a fresh spiral or twist of
citrus fruit rind

A

COOLER

68
Q

→ a drink consisting of ginger ale, soda water and a fresh spiral or twist of
citrus fruit rind

A

COOLER

69
Q

a sour-type drink served in a glass that is completely lined with an orange or lemon peel cut in a continuous strip

A

CRUSTA

70
Q

a sour-type drink served in a glass that is completely lined with an orange or lemon peel cut in a continuous strip

A

CRUSTA

71
Q

a punch type drink that made up in
quantities

A

CUP

72
Q

a punch type drink that made up in
quantities

A

CUP

73
Q

an oversize drink of the sour type, normally made with rum or gin.

A

DAISY

74
Q

an oversize drink of the sour type, normally made with rum or gin.

A

DAISY

75
Q

A traditional holiday drink containing a combination of eggs beaten with cream or milk, sugar and a liquor such as brandy, rum or bourbon.

A

EGGNOG

76
Q

A traditional holiday drink containing a combination of eggs beaten with cream or milk, sugar and a liquor such as brandy, rum or bourbon.

A

EGGNOG

77
Q

Means a small amount. This small amount could be used to color a mixed drink or to add a little bit of taste to the drink.

A

SPLASH

78
Q

Means a small amount. This small amount could be used to color a mixed drink or to add a little bit of taste to the drink.

A

SPLASH

79
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It means a very small amount ( smaller than splash). It could be a few drops, like 5 or 6 drops.

A

DASH

80
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It means a very small amount ( smaller than splash). It could be a few drops, like 5 or 6 drops.

A

DASH

81
Q

means a layer. It is small amount that goes on top of the mixed drink.

A

FLOAT

82
Q

means a layer. It is small amount that goes on top of the mixed drink.

A

FLOAT

83
Q

means any amount you want. It could be 1 ounce, 1⁄2 ounce, 2 ounces, 1 cup or any other amount you want. It all depends on how big you want your drink to be.

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