Common Bar Knowledge

Question 1

How many ounces in a single shot?

Answer 1

1.5 oz

Question 2

How many ounces in a double shot?

Answer 2

2.5 oz

Question 3

How many ounces in a pint?

Answer 3

16 oz

Question 4

How many ounces in a shifter?

Answer 4

9 oz

Question 5

How many ounces are in a standard glass of wine?

Answer 5

6 oz

Question 6

Name 4 categories of clear liquor

Answer 6

Vodka, Rum, Gin, Tequila Blanco

Question 7

Name 5 categories of dark liquor

Answer 7

Whiskey, Brandy, Burbon, Scotch, Tequila Anejo

Question 8

Name 4 different liqueurs

Answer 8

Bailey’s, Kahlua, Amaretto, Disorrono

Question 9

What are some characteristics of an IPA?

Answer 9

Very hoppy, usually a higher ABV

Question 10

What are some characteristics of a Porter/Stout?

Answer 10

Darker in color, usually richer in flavor

Question 11

What are some characteristics of Ale/Amber/Lager?

Answer 11

Typically lighter/amberish in color. Lower in ABV than a IPA or Porter

Question 12

What does a drink look like when ordered neat?

Answer 12

Liquor poured room temp with no ice or wash, usually in a rocks glass

Question 13

What does a drink look like when ordered on the rocks?

Answer 13

Liquor over ice, often a large cube with no wash. Also usually in a rocks glass

Question 14

What does a drink look like straight up?

Answer 14

Liquor that’s been chilled with ice and strained into a martini glass