Basics Flashcards
What is the primary ingredient in beer?
Water, malted barley, hops, and yeast.
True or False: Vodka is typically distilled from grains or potatoes.
True
Fill in the blank: The process of fermentation converts ______ into alcohol.
sugar
What is the alcohol content range for most wines?
8% to 15%
Which drink is made by mixing rum, lime juice, and simple syrup?
Daiquiri
What type of alcohol is gin primarily flavored with?
Juniper berries
Multiple Choice: What is the main distillation process for whiskey?
Aging in wooden barrels
What is the typical serving size for a standard drink of spirits?
1.5 ounces
True or False: Champagne is a type of sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France.
True
What is the name of the cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur?
Margarita
Fill in the blank: The main ingredient in a Moscow Mule is ______.
vodka
What is the term for a drink that contains more than one type of alcohol?
Mixed drink
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of beer? A) Lager B) Stout C) Chardonnay D) Ale
C) Chardonnay
What is the difference between a ‘neat’ drink and a ‘on the rocks’ drink?
‘Neat’ is served straight without ice, while ‘on the rocks’ is served over ice.
What is the primary flavoring agent in absinthe?
Wormwood
True or False: Sangria is a Spanish drink made with red wine and fruit.
True
What is the main ingredient in a traditional Mojito?
Rum
Fill in the blank: A cocktail made with gin, vermouth, and an olive is called a ______.
Martini
What type of alcohol is typically used in a Piña Colada?
Rum
Multiple Choice: Which of the following spirits is aged in barrels? A) Vodka B) Gin C) Whiskey D) Tequila
C) Whiskey
What is the primary ingredient in a traditional Irish Coffee?
Coffee
True or False: A Bellini is made with Prosecco and peach purée.
True
What is the name of the cocktail that combines bourbon, sugar, water, and bitters?
Old Fashioned
Fill in the blank: The main ingredient in a Bloody Mary is ______.
tomato juice
What is the alcohol content of most spirits?
40% to 50%
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
What is the primary flavoring in a traditional Mai Tai?
Rum
True or False: A Dark ‘n’ Stormy is made with dark rum and ginger beer.
True
What is the term for the practice of adding flavors to vodka?
Infusion
Fill in the blank: The drink ‘Tequila Sunrise’ is made with tequila and ______.
orange juice
What is the primary ingredient in a traditional Negroni?
Gin
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of fortified wine? A) Merlot B) Port C) Lager D) Vodka
B) Port
True or False: Rum is made from fermented sugarcane juice.
True
What is the name of the cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice?
Cosmopolitan
Fill in the blank: A drink served in a highball glass typically contains ______.
spirits and a mixer
What is the main flavor in a classic Mint Julep?
Mint
Multiple Choice: Which of the following cocktails is served in a coupe glass? A) Martini B) Mojito C) Old Fashioned D) Beer
A) Martini
What is the primary ingredient in a classic Daiquiri?
Rum
True or False: A whiskey sour is made with whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar.
True
What is the name of the cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream?
White Russian
Fill in the blank: A drink that contains gin, vermouth, and Campari is called a ______.
Negroni
What is the process by which beer is made?
Brewing
Multiple Choice: Which spirit is traditionally used in a Mai Tai? A) Vodka B) Rum C) Gin D) Tequila
B) Rum
True or False: A mimosa is made with champagne and orange juice.
True
What is the main ingredient in a traditional Sangria?
Red wine
