Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

John Alanis Certified Sommelier > Cocktails > Flashcards

Cocktails Flashcards

Study

1
Q

Manhattan

A

2 ounces rye whiskey
1 ounce sweet vermouth
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish: brandied cherry (or lemon twist, if preferred)

Rocks or Coupe/Martini glass

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Negroni

A

1 ounce gin
1 ounce Campari
1 ounce sweet vermouth
Garnish: orange peel

Lowball glass

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Martini

A

2 1/2 ounces gin
1/2 ounce dry vermouth
1 dash orange bitters
Garnish: lemon twist

Martini glass

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Daiquiri

A

Rum, simple syrup, fresh lime juice

Chilled coupe glass

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Old Fashioned

A

1 teaspoon sugar
3 dashes Angostura bitters
1 teaspoon water
2 ounces bourbon (or rye whiskey, if preferred)
Garnish: orange twist

Rocks glass

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Whiskey Sour

A

2 ounces bourbon
3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1/2 ounce egg white (optional)
Garnish: Angostura bitters

Rocks glass or coupe glass

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Tom Collins

A

2 ounces London dry gin
1 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce simple syrup
Club soda, to top
Garnish: lemon wheel
Garnish: maraschino cherry

Collins glass

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Sazerac

A

Absinthe, to rinse
1 sugar cube
1/2 teaspoon cold water
4 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
2 1/2 ounces rye whiskey
Garnish: lemon peel

Rocks glass

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Paloma

A

2 ounces tequila
1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
4 ounces Grapefruit soda, chilled, to top
Pinch of salt
Garnish: lime wheel

Highball glass

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Moscow Mule

A

2 ounces vodka
1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
3 ounces ginger beer, chilled
Garnish: lime wheel

Moscow Mule Mug

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

SideCar

A

1 1/2 ounces cognac
3/4 ounce orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Garnish: orange twist
Garnish: sugar rim (optional)

Coupe glass

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Martinez

A

1 1/2 ounces gin
1 1/2 ounces sweet vermouth
1/4 ounce Luxardo maraschino liqueur
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish: orange twist

Chilled Coupe glass

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Pimm’s Cup

A

2 ounces Pimm’s No. 1
1/2 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Ginger ale, to top
Garnish: cucumber slice
Garnish: mint sprig
Garnish: strawberry
Garnish: lemon wheel (optional)
Garnish: orange wheel (optional)

Highball Glass

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Pisco Sour

A

2 ounces pisco
1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1 egg white
Garnish: Angostura bitters

Nick and Nora glass/rocks glass

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

French 75

A

1 ounce gin
1/2 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce simple syrup
3 ounces Champagne (or other sparkling wine)
Garnish: lemon twist

Champagne flute

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Mint Julep

A

8 mint leaves
1/4 ounce simple syrup
2 ounces bourbon
Garnish: mint sprig
Garnish: Angostura bitters (optional)

Julep cup or rocks glass

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Last Word

A

3/4 ounce gin
3/4 ounce green Chartreuse
3/4 ounce maraschino liqueur
3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
Garnish: brandied cherry (optional)

Chilled Coupe Glass

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Irish Coffee

A

1 1/2 ounces Irish whiskey
2 teaspoons brown sugar
Hot brewed coffee, to top
Garnish: whipped cream

Irish Coffee Mug

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Corpse Reviver Number 2

A

Absinthe, to rinse
3/4 ounce London dry gin
3/4 ounce Lillet blanc
3/4 ounce orange liqueur
3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Chilled coupe or cocktail glass

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Mojito

A

3 mint leaves
1/2 ounce simple syrup
2 ounces white rum
3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
Club soda, to top
Garnish: mint sprig
Garnish: lime wheel

Highball glass

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Gin Fizz

A

2 ounces gin
1 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
3/4 ounce simple syrup
1 egg white (about 1/2 ounce)
Club soda, to top (about 1 ounce)

Collins glass

22
Q

Bloody Mary

A

Celery salt
1 lemon wedge
1 lime wedge
2 ounces vodka
4 ounces tomato juice
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
2 dashes Tabasco sauce
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch smoked paprika
Garnish: parsley sprig
Garnish: 2 green olives
Garnish: lime wedge
Garnish: celery stalk (optional)

Pint glass

23
Q

Vodka Gimlet

A

2 ounces vodka
3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce simple syrup
Garnish: lime wheel

Chilled Cocktail glass

24
Q

Margarita

A

2 ounces blanco tequila
1/2 ounce orange liqueur
1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce agave syrup
Garnish: lime wheel
Garnish: kosher salt (optional)

Rocks or cocktail glass

25
Q

Mai Tai

A

1 1/2 ounces white rum
3/4 ounce orange curaçao
3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce orgeat
1/2 ounce dark rum
Garnish: lime wheel
Garnish: mint sprig

Double Rocks glass

26
Q

Americano

A

1 1/2 ounces Campari
1 1/2 ounces sweet vermouth
Soda water, chilled, to top
Garnish: orange twist

Highball glass

27
Q

Vesper

A

3 ounces gin
1 ounce vodka
1/2 ounce Lillet blanc aperitif
Garnish: lemon twist

Chilled cocktail glass

28
Q

Rusty Nail

A

1 1/2 ounces scotch
3/4 ounce Drambuie

Rocks glass over one ice cube

29
Q

Cosmopolitan

A

1 1/2 ounces citron vodka
3/4 ounce Cointreau
3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce cranberry juice cocktail
Garnish: lime wedge

Chilled cocktail glass

30
Q

Blood and Sand

A

3/4 ounce scotch (choose one that isn’t too peated)
3/4 ounce sweet vermouth
3/4 ounce Heering cherry liqueur
3/4 ounce orange juice, freshly squeezed
Garnish: orange peel

Coupe or cocktail glass

31
Q

Hurricane

A

2 ounces light rum
2 ounces dark rum
1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 ounce orange juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce passion fruit puree
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1 teaspoon grenadine
Garnish: orange half-wheel
Garnish: preserved cherry

Hurricane glass

32
Q

Grasshopper

A

1 ounce green creme de menthe
1 ounce white creme de cacao
2 ounces heavy cream
Garnish: nutmeg, freshly grated (optional)

Chilled cocktail glass

33
Q

Bellini

A

1 1/2 ounces fresh white peach puree
Prosecco, chilled, to top
Garnish: peach slice

Champagne flute

34
Q

Black Russian

A

2 ounces vodka
1 ounce Kahlúa

Rocks glass over fresh ice

35
Q

White Russian

A

2 ounces vodka
1 ounce Kahlúa
1 ounce heavy cream

Rocks glass

36
Q

Brandy Alexander

A

1 1/2 ounces cognac
1 ounce dark creme de cacao
1 ounce cream
Garnish: grated nutmeg

Cocktail or coupe glass

37
Q

Caipirinha

A

1 lime, cut into wedges
2 teaspoons sugar
2 ounces cachaça
Garnish: lime wheel

Double rocks glass

38
Q

Cubra Libre

A

2 ounces rum
1 lime wedge
Coca-Cola, to top
Garnish: lime wheel

Highball glass

39
Q

Dark n Stormy

A

2 ounces Goslings Black Seal rum
1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
Ginger beer, to top (about 5 ounces)
Garnish: lime wheel

Collins glass

40
Q

French Martini

A

2 ounces vodka
1/4 ounce Chambord black raspberry liqueur
1 3/4 ounces pineapple juice

Chilled cocktail glass

41
Q

Gibson

A

2 1/2 ounces gin or vodka
1/2 ounce dry vermouth
Garnish: cocktail onion (pickled)

Martini or Coupe glass

42
Q

Greyhound

A

1 1/2 ounces vodka or gin
Grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed, to top
Garnish: lime wheel

Rocks glass

43
Q

John Collins

A

2 ounces Bourbon
1 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce simple syrup
Club soda, to top
Garnish: lemon wheel
Garnish: maraschino cherry

Collins glass

44
Q

Long Island Iced Tea

A

3/4 ounce vodka
3/4 ounce white rum
3/4 ounce silver tequila
3/4 ounce gin
3/4 ounce triple sec
3/4 ounce simple syrup
3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Cola, to top
Garnish: lemon wedge

Collins glass

45
Q

Pina Colada

A

2 ounces light rum
1 1/2 ounces cream of coconut
1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice
1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
Garnish: pineapple wedge
Garnish: pineapple leaf

Hurricane glass

46
Q

Rob Roy

A

2 ounces scotch
3/4 ounce sweet vermouth
3 dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish: brandied cherries

Nick and Nora or cocktail glass

47
Q

Screwdriver

A

1 1/2 ounces vodka
Orange juice, freshly squeezed, to top

Highball glass

48
Q

White Lady

A

2 ounces gin
1/2 ounce orange liqueur or triple sec
1/2 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 egg white

Cocktail glass

49
Q

Vieux Carre

A

3/4 ounce George Dickel rye whiskey
3/4 ounce cognac
3/4 ounce sweet vermouth
2 teaspoons Benedictine liqueur
2 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
2 dashes Peychauds bitters
Garnish: maraschino cherry or lemon twist

50
Q

Painkiller

A

2 ounces Pusser’s rum
4 ounces pineapple juice
1 ounce orange juice, freshly squeezed
1 ounce cream of coconut
Garnish: nutmeg, freshly grated
Garnish: pineapple wedge

Hurricane glass

John Alanis Certified Sommelier (22 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions