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Chapter 13 Flashcards

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———— are the only drinks that are made at the point of service.

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Cocktails

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What are the two things that a bartender is typically looking to achieve?

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To chill the drink
Mix ingredients

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What kind of strainer is used to strain the stirred drink from a mixing glass?

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Julep strainer

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What is the aim of shaking ingredients?

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Mix, chill, aerate

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What does shaking do to a drink other than mixing, chilling, and aerating?

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Changes the texture

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What kind of strainer is used for pouring a prepared drink through shaking into a serving glass?

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Hawthorn + fine sieve

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What is the technical term for using a fine sieve and a Hawthorne strainer?

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Double straining

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What is the purpose of muddling?

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Extract juice or flavor

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What is the purpose of blending?

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Creating a notably smooth-textured drink

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10
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What is the aim of any good bartender?

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To make a balanced drink

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11
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How do bartenders achieve balance in cocktails?

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Using two different sets of scales:
Strong vs weak
Bitter/Sour vs sweet

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12
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What is the primary weak element in a Martini?

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Melted ice

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13
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T/F
Most cocktails will incorporate a sweet ingredient and a sour/bitter ingredient.

A

True

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14
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——— can come from sugar, simple syrup, or liqueur.

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Sweetness

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15
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All cocktails are built out of the ———

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Four points of balance (strong - weak - sour/bitter - sweet)

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16
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What are the main families of cocktails?

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Highballs
Sours (Collins + Punch)
Spirit forward

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17
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What is the strong element in cocktails?

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A spirit at min 40% abv

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What are the main ingredients of the highballs?

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Strong
Weak (juice, soda, mixer)
Bitter or sour

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19
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What are the obvious examples of the Highball?

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Gin & Tonic
Whiskey & Soda
Vodka & Tonic

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20
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This is a highball made of rum and coke with lime.

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Cuba Libra

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21
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What is Moscow Mule?

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This is a highball made of Vodka + ginger beer + lime

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What is the name of the highball drink made of Whisky, ginger ale and bitters?

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Horse’s Neck

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23
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This family of cocktails are made using a spirit, citrus juice and unflavored sweetener and egg whites.

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Classic sours

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This ingredient gives drink a smooth and mouth-filling texture.

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Egg whites

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25
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What is the classic ratio for sours?

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2 strong: 1 sour: 1/2 sweet

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26
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What is the best method of preparing Sours?

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Shake over ice and strain

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27
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What is the name of this cocktail?
Pisco, Lime, Simple Syrup, Egg whites

A

Pisco Sour

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28
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What is the name of this cocktail?
Bourbon, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Egg white, Bitters

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Whisky Sour

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29
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What is the name of this cocktail?
White Rum, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup

A

Daiquiri

30
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What is the name of this cocktail?
Tequila, Lime, Agave Syrup, Salt rim

A

Tommy’s (simplified Margarita)

31
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What is the name of this cocktail?
Cognac, Lemon J, Triple sec

A

Sidecar

32
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What is the name of this cocktail?
Tequila, Lime, Triple Sec, Salt rim

A

Margarita

33
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What is the name of this cocktail?
Citrus Vodka, Cranberry J + Lime Juice + Triple Sec

A

Cosmopolitan

34
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These family of cocktails are sours that are turned into a long drink with addition of soda.

A

Collins

35
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What is the strong ingredient in Tom Collins?

A

Gin

36
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What is the strong ingredient in Pierre Collins?

A

Cognac

37
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What kind of drink is Mojito?

A

It’s a Collins

38
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What kind of ice is used for serving Mojitos?

A

Crushed ice

39
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What is the classic ratio for Collins?

A

2 strong: 1 sour: 1/2 sweet + topped with soda water

40
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What is the method used for preparing the Collins?

A

Shake strong, sour, sweet, and top up with soda water

41
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What is the name of this cocktail?
Gin, Lemon, Simple Syrup

A

Tom Collins

42
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What is the name of this cocktail?
Vodka, Lemon, Simple Syrup

A

Vodka Collins

43
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What is the name of this cocktail?
Cognac, Lemon, Simple syrup

A

Pierre Collins

44
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What is the name of this cocktail?
Rum, Lime, sugar, Mint Leaves

A

Mojito

45
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What is the name of this cocktail?
Tequila, Lime, Grapefruit soda (or grapefruit juice and soda water)

A

Paloma

46
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What kind of drink is a punch?

A

Long

47
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What is the key difference between punches and Collins?

A

Punches use Juice + spices and bitters
Collins use Soda water

48
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What is the notable difference between punches and other cocktails?

A

It can be prepared in a large bowl for guests to serve themselves

49
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What family of cocktails have the highest alcohol content?

A

Spirit forward

50
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How sweetness and bitterness are balanced in spirit forward drinks?

A

Combination of sugar, vermouth, & bitters

51
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What kind of drink is spirit forward?

A

Stirred

52
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What is the role of ice in spirit forward drinks?

A

Chilling and diluting

53
Q

The —— and —— use Vermouth and the —— and —— use sugar and bitters.

A

Manhattan & Martini
Old fashioned & Sazerac

54
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What is the name of this cocktail?
Rye, bitter, sweet vermouth

A

Manhattan’s

55
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What is the name of this cocktail?
Gin, Dry Vermouth

A

Martini

56
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What is the name of this cocktail?
Vodka, Dry Vermouth

A

Vodka Martini

57
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What kind of drinks are Manhattan, Martini, Vodka Martini

A

Straight up

58
Q

What is the name of this cocktail?
Bourbon, bitters, sugar

A

Old fashioned

59
Q

What is the name of this cocktail?
Cognac/ Rye/ Bourbon
Bitters or absinthe
Sugar

A

Sezerac

60
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What is the name of this cocktail?
Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

A

Negroni

61
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How are old fashioned, Sezerac, & Negroni served?

A

Over cubed ice

62
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How to make a martini drier?

A

Decrease the amount of Vermouth

63
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How to make martini wetter?

A

Increase the amount of vermouth

64
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How to make martini dirty?

A

Adding olive brine

65
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Garnishes can have a greater impact on the flavor of a ——— compared with almost any other mixed drink.

A

Martini

66
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What are the common garnishes for Martini?

A

Lemon twist, grapefruit twist, olives

67
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How to make a Sweet Manhattan?

A

Using a spoon of maraschino syrup

68
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How to make a dry Manhattan?

A

Using dry Vermouth

69
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How to make a Perfect Manhattan?

A

Use equal parts dry & sweet Vermouth

70
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What is Emerald?

A

In a Manhattan if you use Irish Whiskey

71
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What is Rob Roy?

A

In Manhattan if you use Scotch instead of Rye.

WSET Level 2 in Spirits (9 decks)

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