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BAR TERMS Flashcards

1
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Build

A

Build the drink in a glass starting with ice cubes, and then add the ingredients.

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Double

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Double the alcohol in the drink (and charge double), normally from one ounce to two ounces.

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Draft

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Beer served from a tap, not a bottle.

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Neat

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Make the drink with no ice

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On the rocks

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Make the drink over ice

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Quinine

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Old term for Tonic water. Quinine was used for medicinal purposes in the 1800s, hence the term, “Doctor’s tonic”.

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Shot

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Make the drink in a shot glass, pour 1 oz. of alcohol with no ice.

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Soda or Soda Water

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Carbonated water.

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Splash

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Splash. A quick press of the soda gun provides a splash of the required or requested beverage.

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Straight Up Drink

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Serve the drink in a stemmed glass (in most cases) with no ice.

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Straight Drink

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Drink made with no ice.

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Tall Drink

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Double the mix; use a tall glass, but do not add any extra alcohol.

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13
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Tonic

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Tonic water contains quinine. Not the same as soda water.

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Up Drink

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Drink is served in stemmed glass.

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Virgin Drink

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A drink with no alcohol.

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16
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Water Back or Back

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Pour a glass of water and serve it at a 45 degree angle behind the customer’s drink.

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17
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Name the soda gun buttons for dispensing products.

L - C - Soda - T - Q - G - D - Blank Button -

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L - 7 Up. C - Coke.
Soda - Soda Water or Carbonated water.
T - Sweet and Sour (Tart) - Non carbonated.
Q - Tonic Water (Quinine). G - Ginger Ale
D - Diet Coke. Blank Button - Tap water

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18
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Rail (Speed Rack)

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The rail or speed rack is attached to the bar sinks for convenience. Over 75% of the drinks poured will be from the speed rack. The liquors used in the speed rack are normally cheaper brands. A common practice for the rail is to alternate clear and dark bottles.

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19
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Two seconds of free hand pouring is equal to how many ounce(s)

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Two seconds = 1 ounce

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20
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The main reason the evening bartender must be sure to clean thoroughly is _____.

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the bar will start to smell if it is not cleaned immediately after closing

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21
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Napkins should be served with all drinks because_____.

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they keep your bar clean, give the customer a comfortable feeling because you are waiting on him/her, and absorb condensation

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22
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Glasses are preheated to _____.

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ensure that hot drinks are served hot

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23
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Ice in the ice bin is used to:

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make drinks, pre-chill the carbonated beverages, and keep the juices and creams cold.

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24
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How should the ice scoop be stored?

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In the ice with the handle fully exposed.

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25
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The glass and metal mixing cups can be separated easily by _____.

A

tapping with your hand on the small part of the opening

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26
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Tequila, Triple Sec and Rose’s Lime Juice are usually next to each other on the rail because _____.

A

they are used in Margaritas, which are very popular

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27
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A good method of setting up your rail is every other bottle clear and dark, with Vodka on the right because _____.

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Vodka is the most popular, so have it near your right hand so you can grasp it easily

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28
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The jigger is correctly measured when _____.

A

the liquid is bubbled up, just before running over

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29
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How should bartenders chill a glass?

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Put ice in glass and let ice set for 10 seconds while preparing drink in mixing cup.

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30
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The opening bartender must cut garnishes because _____.

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there will be no time later AND they will spoil if cut the night before

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31
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Carbonation stays in beverages longer when the beverage is _____.

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pre-chilled

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32
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The front bar or top of the bar has a section called the rail. Drinks should be made here because _____.

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there is a spill mat to catch any overflows; the customers like to see the bartender make the drink and verify the amount of alcohol poured; it makes a good workstation; and the bartender is very efficient making drinks there

33
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Blended Drink

A

Blend the ingredients in a blender.

34
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Cordial

A

Same as liqueur, made from fruit or berries, etc.

35
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Liqueur

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Made from fruit or berries, etc.

36
Q

Shake and Strain

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Pour ingredients over ice into metal mixing cup, shake, then strain contents into glass.

37
Q

CREAM DRINKS

A

These drinks are known as after dinner drinks, dessert drinks, or ice cream drinks. They are very sweet and excellent after a meal. These drinks are popular in expensive dinner houses

38
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Cream Drink

Preparation

A
  1. Mixing cup, 1/2 full of ice
  2. Pour liqueurs
  3. Pour cream (half and half)
  4. Mix
  5. Strain into stemmed cocktail glass
39
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  1. BRANDY ALEXANDER
A
  • Stemmed glass, chilled
  • Mixing cup, 1/4 filled with ice
  • 1/2 oz. Brandy
  • 1/2 oz. brown creme de cacao
  • 2 oz. Cream
  • Mix and strain
  • Nutmeg garnish
40
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  1. GOLDEN CADILLAC
A 
• Stemmed glass, chilled
• Mixing cup, 1/4 filled with ice
• 1/2 oz. white creme de cacao
• 1/2 oz. Galliano
• 2 oz. cream
• Mix and strain
Golden - Galliano
41
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  1. BANSHEE
A 
• Stemmed glass, chilled
• Mixing cup, 1/4 filled with ice
• 1/2 oz. white cream de cacao
• 1/2 oz. creme de banana
• 2 oz. cream
• Mix and strain
Monkeys eat Bananas
42
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  1. PINK SQUIRREL
A 
• Stemmed glass, chilled
• Mixing cup, 1/4 filled with ice
• 1/2 oz. white cream de cacao
• 1/2 oz. creme de almond or creme de
noyaux
• 2 oz. cream
• Mix and strain
Squirrels eat nuts, Noyaux French for almond
43
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  1. GRASSHOPPER
A 
• Stemmed glass, chilled
• Mixing cup, 1/4 filled with ice
• 1/2 oz. white cream de cacao
• 1/2 oz. green creme de menthe
• 2 oz. cream
f. Mix and strain
Grasshoppers are green
44
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  1. PINK LADY
A 
• Stemmed glass, chilled
• Mixing cup, 1/4 filled with ice
• 1 oz. gin
• 1/2 oz. grenadine
• 1-1/2 oz. Cream
f. Mix and strain
Lady's in the 20's drink Gin
45
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  1. GOLDEN DREAM
A 
• Stemmed glass, chilled
• Mixing cup, 1/4 filled with ice
• 1/2 oz. Galliano
• 1/2 oz. triple sec
• 1/2 oz. orange juice
• 1-1/2 oz. cream
• Mix and strain
Golden - Galliano, GTO is dream car of 70's
46
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  1. CREAMSICKLE
A 
• Bucket glass, with ice
• 1 oz. Amaretto
• 1 oz. orange juice
• Fill with Cream
Orange popsickle - OJ
47
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  1. TOASTED ALMOND
A 
• Tall glass, with ice
• 1 oz. Kahlua
• 1 oz. Amaretto
d. Fill with cream
Toasted coffee - Kahlua, Almond - Amaretto
48
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  1. SMITH and KERNS
A 
• Tall glass, with ice
• 1 oz. Kahlua
• Fill 2/3 with cream
• Fill with soda
Kearns - Kahlua
Smith - Sweet Cream, Soda
49
Q

True / False

It is OK to use Milk for cream in cream drinks

A

False

The cream used in Cream drinks is Half and Half cream, or ice cream if the drink is blended

50
Q

True / False
White Cream de Cacao is white and Brown
cream de Cacao is brown, but they are both chocolate flavored

A

False
White Cream do Cacao is clear, so it takes
on the color of the other ingredients They are both the same chocolate flavor

51
Q

True / False
Kahlua is a Coffee flavored Liqueur from Mexico and
Tia Maria is a coffee flavored liqueur from Jamaca

A

True
Kahlua is a Coffee flavored Liqueur from Mexico and
Tia Maria is a coffee flavored liqueur from Jamaca

52
Q

True / False Galliano is
Vanilla flavored liqueur
Comes in a tall bottle
Is sometimes requested by saying up against the wall after the drink
Also, dirnks with the word Golden in the name have Galliano in them.
Neopolitan is a substitute

A

True
The term up against the wall means add 1/2 oz of Galliano on top. Galliano is the largest bottle in the bar and so is usually kept in the back row against the wall

53
Q

True / False
It is ok to make a cream drink on the rocks if
the customer requested it that way

A

True

The customer can have his/her drink prepared however they like it.

54
Q

What flavor is Crème de Noyaux

A

Almond flavor
Crème de Almond and Crème de Noyaux
are the same

55
Q

True / False
Cream sticks to glasses and lipstick is difficult to remove, so you should inspect you glassware while towel drying to make sure the glasses are clean

A

False
You should inspect the glasses, but most states require air drying of glasses. As a bartender your hands are always dirty from accepting money, and so the towels also become dirty.

56
Q

True / False
When blending a drink such as a Smith and Kearns, use several, pour all the ingredients into the blender (using ice cream) and blend on a slow speed until slushy.

A

False
Do not blend in carbonated beverages, they will loose all their carbonation. To blend a Smith and Kearns, blend Kahlua and ice cream, then pour into a glass and top with soda.

57
Q

What flavor is Amaretto

A

Amaretto is apricot and almond flavored

58
Q

What does the bar term virgin mean?

A

The bar term Virgin means no alcohol.

59
Q

Choose a garnish that

Match the flavor of the drink Are the same color as the drink Add a different taste to the drink Are least expensive

A
  1. Match the flavor of the drink
60
Q 
A lemon twist uses
Lemon rind only
Lemon wedge, squeezed into drink Lemon wedge, cut and placed on rim of
glass
All the above
A
  1. Lemon rind only
61
Q

To get a garnish such as a cherry or olive out of a jar
Use your fingers, be sure to refrigerate the opened jar
Use a spear, your hands are always dirty Dump them all out even if you only need 1 or 2, they can not be stored
Immediately eat the ones you do not use,

A
  1. Use a spear, your hands are always dirty
62
Q

Bitters is
A secret recipe & comes in a small bottle flavored with roots, barks and herbs Bitter flavored
All the above

A
  1. All of the above
63
Q

Seltzer water is the same as

Charged water Soda water Carbonated water All of the above

A
  1. All of the above
64
Q 
When serving shots of Tequila, always serve with a
Lime
Salt shaker
Lemon
Both lime and salt shaker
A
  1. Both lime and salt shaker
65
Q

Tonic water
Has Quinine in it
Is the same as water Is a product of Italy All of the above

A
  1. Has Quinine in it
66
Q 
A good garnish for a drink with Tequila is
Lime
Lemon
Orange
Hazelnut or Nutmeg
A
  1. Lime
67
Q 
Soda gun Q button is usually
Tonic
Cola (Coke)
Water
Sweet & Sour (Tart)
A
  1. Tonic
68
Q 
A good garnish for a drink with Amaretto is
Lime
Lemon
Orange
Hazelnut or Nutmeg
A
  1. Hazelnut or Nutmeg
69
Q 
Soda gun T button is usually
Tonic
Cola (Coke)
Water
Sweet & Sour (Tart)
A
  1. Sweet and Sour (Tart)
70
Q

A good garnish for a drink with Kahlua is

Lime Lemon Orange Hazelnut

A
  1. Hazelnut
71
Q 
Soda gun C button is usually
Tonic
Cola (Coke)
Water
Sweet & Sour (Tart)
A
  1. Cola (Coke)
72
Q 
A good garnish for a drink with Grenadine is
Lime
Cherry
Orange
Hazelnut or Nutmeg
A
  1. Cherry
73
Q 
Soda gun Water button is usually
Tonic
Cola (Coke)
Water
Sweet & Sour (Tart)
A
  1. Water
74
Q

Grenadine is

Red Clear Brown Green

A
  1. Red
75
Q

Soda gun S button is usually
Soda
Seven Up Sugar water Sweet & Sour

A
  1. Soda
76
Q

Sweet and Sour is

Red Clear Brown Green

A
  1. Green
77
Q

The method used by most bars to keep the juices cold is:
Store in containers in the ice bin Store in the refrigerator
Put ice cubes in the juice
All of the above

A
  1. Store in containers in the ice bin
78
Q

Grenadine is
A non alcoholic mixture that is cherry flavored
A non alcoholic mixture that is Orange tasting
A non alcoholic mixture that is lime tasting A sweet mixture that is 5% alcohol

A
  1. A non alcoholic mixture that is cherry flavored
79
Q

Grenadine is
A non alcoholic mixture that is cherry flavored
A non alcoholic mixture that is Orange tasting
A non alcoholic mixture that is lime tasting A sweet mixture that is 5% alcohol

A
  1. A non alcoholic mixture that is cherry flavored

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