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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?

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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
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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?

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

A

True

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17
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What is the main ingredient in a traditional Mojito?

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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
Q

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

A

Rum

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?

A

Coffee

22
Q

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

A

True

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
Q

What is the alcohol content of most spirits?

A

40% to 50%

26
Q

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

A

B) Gin and Tonic

27
Q

What is the primary flavoring in a traditional Mai Tai?

A

Rum

28
Q

True or False: A Dark ‘n’ Stormy is made with dark rum and ginger beer.

A

True

29
Q

What is the term for the practice of adding flavors to vodka?

A

Infusion

30
Q

Fill in the blank: The drink ‘Tequila Sunrise’ is made with tequila and ______.

A

orange juice

31
Q

What is the primary ingredient in a traditional Negroni?

A

Gin

32
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of fortified wine? A) Merlot B) Port C) Lager D) Vodka

A

B) Port

33
Q

True or False: Rum is made from fermented sugarcane juice.

A

True

34
Q

What is the name of the cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice?

A

Cosmopolitan

35
Q

Fill in the blank: A drink served in a highball glass typically contains ______.

A

spirits and a mixer

36
Q

What is the main flavor in a classic Mint Julep?

A

Mint

37
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following cocktails is served in a coupe glass? A) Martini B) Mojito C) Old Fashioned D) Beer

A

A) Martini

38
Q

What is the primary ingredient in a classic Daiquiri?

A

Rum

39
Q

True or False: A whiskey sour is made with whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar.

A

True

40
Q

What is the name of the cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream?

A

White Russian

41
Q

Fill in the blank: A drink that contains gin, vermouth, and Campari is called a ______.

A

Negroni

42
Q

What is the process by which beer is made?

A

Brewing

43
Q

Multiple Choice: Which spirit is traditionally used in a Mai Tai? A) Vodka B) Rum C) Gin D) Tequila

A

B) Rum

44
Q

True or False: A mimosa is made with champagne and orange juice.

A

True

45
Q

What is the main ingredient in a traditional Sangria?

A

Red wine

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