Basics Flashcards

1
Q

What is the primary ingredient in beer?

A

Water, malted barley, hops, and yeast.

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2
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True or False: Vodka is typically distilled from grains or potatoes.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The process of fermentation converts ______ into alcohol.

A

sugar

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4
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What is the alcohol content range for most wines?

A

8% to 15%

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5
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Which drink is made by mixing rum, lime juice, and simple syrup?

A

Daiquiri

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6
Q

What type of alcohol is gin primarily flavored with?

A

Juniper berries

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7
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Multiple Choice: What is the main distillation process for whiskey?

A

Aging in wooden barrels

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8
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What is the typical serving size for a standard drink of spirits?

A

1.5 ounces

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9
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True or False: Champagne is a type of sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France.

A

True

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10
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What is the name of the cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur?

A

Margarita

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11
Q

Fill in the blank: The main ingredient in a Moscow Mule is ______.

A

vodka

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12
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What is the term for a drink that contains more than one type of alcohol?

A

Mixed drink

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13
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of beer? A) Lager B) Stout C) Chardonnay D) Ale

A

C) Chardonnay

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14
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What is the difference between a ‘neat’ drink and a ‘on the rocks’ drink?

A

‘Neat’ is served straight without ice, while ‘on the rocks’ is served over ice.

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15
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What is the primary flavoring agent in absinthe?

A

Wormwood

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16
Q

True or False: Sangria is a Spanish drink made with red wine and fruit.

A

True

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17
Q

What is the main ingredient in a traditional Mojito?

A

Rum

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18
Q

Fill in the blank: A cocktail made with gin, vermouth, and an olive is called a ______.

A

Martini

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19
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What type of alcohol is typically used in a Piña Colada?

20
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following spirits is aged in barrels? A) Vodka B) Gin C) Whiskey D) Tequila

A

C) Whiskey

21
Q

What is the primary ingredient in a traditional Irish Coffee?

22
Q

True or False: A Bellini is made with Prosecco and peach purée.

23
Q

What is the name of the cocktail that combines bourbon, sugar, water, and bitters?

A

Old Fashioned

24
Q

Fill in the blank: The main ingredient in a Bloody Mary is ______.

A

tomato juice

25
What is the alcohol content of most spirits?
40% to 50%
26
Multiple Choice: Which cocktail typically contains gin, tonic water, and a lime wedge? A) Gin Fizz B) Gin and Tonic C) Tom Collins D) Negroni
B) Gin and Tonic
27
What is the primary flavoring in a traditional Mai Tai?
Rum
28
True or False: A Dark 'n' Stormy is made with dark rum and ginger beer.
True
29
What is the term for the practice of adding flavors to vodka?
Infusion
30
Fill in the blank: The drink 'Tequila Sunrise' is made with tequila and ______.
orange juice
31
What is the primary ingredient in a traditional Negroni?
Gin
32
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of fortified wine? A) Merlot B) Port C) Lager D) Vodka
B) Port
33
True or False: Rum is made from fermented sugarcane juice.
True
34
What is the name of the cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice?
Cosmopolitan
35
Fill in the blank: A drink served in a highball glass typically contains ______.
spirits and a mixer
36
What is the main flavor in a classic Mint Julep?
Mint
37
Multiple Choice: Which of the following cocktails is served in a coupe glass? A) Martini B) Mojito C) Old Fashioned D) Beer
A) Martini
38
What is the primary ingredient in a classic Daiquiri?
Rum
39
True or False: A whiskey sour is made with whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar.
True
40
What is the name of the cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream?
White Russian
41
Fill in the blank: A drink that contains gin, vermouth, and Campari is called a ______.
Negroni
42
What is the process by which beer is made?
Brewing
43
Multiple Choice: Which spirit is traditionally used in a Mai Tai? A) Vodka B) Rum C) Gin D) Tequila
B) Rum
44
True or False: A mimosa is made with champagne and orange juice.
True
45
What is the main ingredient in a traditional Sangria?
Red wine