Liquor, Wine and Beer Flashcards
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What Makes a Cocktail?
A cocktail can be defined as a mixed drink containing alcohol; more specifically cocktails
contain one or more or all of the following ingredients: spirits, sugar, water, bitters and
fresh citrus.
What are the Components of Cocktail?
- Base: The major alcoholic drink used in the preparation of a cocktail is called the Base,
which is usually a spirit like vodka, gin, tequila, rum, etc. - Modifier: These are complementary ingredients of cocktails added to modify or
enhance the flavors. - Garnish: These are the additional items that are added for presentation (lime, mint,
beans, etc.)
What are the alcohols used in SPIRITS?
-Tequila
-Mezcal
-Gin
-Vodka
-Rum
-Whiskey (American, Canadian, Scotch, Irish)
-Brandy and Cognac
What is tequila?
Tequila is a distilled spirit made from the
blue agave plant, primarily produced in Mexico.
What is the difference between a Blanco,
Reposado and Anejo? Which type of SPIRIT are these classified as?
● Blanco = unaged
● Reposado = aged up to a year in oak barrels
● Anejo = aged 1-2+ years in oak barrels
Classified as TEQUILA
What is in the well for Tequila?
Jose Cuervo Tradicional (Silver &
Reposado)
What are the premium Tequila options for each Blanco, Resposado and Anejo?
- Blanco:
-Don Julio Blanco
-Patrón Silver,
-El Tequileño Platino
-Casamigos Blanco - Reposado:
-Patrón Reposado
-El Tequileño Reposado Gran Reserva
-Clase Azul
-El Tequileño Reposado
-Don Julio Reposado - Anejo:
-Don Julio 1942
-Casamigos Anejo
What is Mezcal?
Mezcal is a smoky distilled spirit made
from various agave plants, typically
produced in Mexico using traditional
methods.
The word mezcal comes from the
Nahuatl word “Mexcalli,” which means
“oven-cooked agave.”
What is the Well option for Mezcal?
There is none.
What are the premium options for Mezcal?
Sieste Misterios Doba Yej Mezcal
What is Gin?
Gin is typically made by distilling a
neutral spirit, such as grain or molasses,
with botanicals, such as juniper berries,
coriander, and citrus peels, which
typically gives it its characteristic of
piney, herbal or floral flavor.
What is the Well Option for Gin?
Tanqueray
What are the premium options for Gin?
Bombay Sapphire
Empress Gin
Hendricks
Tanqueray 10
What is Vodka?
Vodka is a distilled spirit typically made
from fermented grains or potatoes.
It is known for its high alcohol content
and neutral taste, making it a versatile
base for cocktails or enjoyed straight.
What is in the Well for Vodka?
Smirnoff
What are the premium options for Vodka?
Absolut Citron
Belvedere
Grey Goose
Ketel One
Ketel One Botanicals Peach & Orange
Ketel One Botanicals Cucumber & Mint
Smirnoff Raspberry
Smirnoff Vanilla
Titos
(ABGKKKSST)
What is Rum?
Rum is a flavorful distilled spirit made from sugarcane or molasses.
It can range in color from clear to dark
and offers a wide range of tastes, from
light and sweet to rich and robust,
making it a popular choice for cocktails
and sipping neat or on the rocks.
What is on tap for Rum?
Captain Morgan White Rum
Appleton Signature Blend
What are the premium options for Rum?
Appleton 12 year
Captain Morgan Spiced
What is Whiskey?
Whisky, is a type of distilled alcohol
made from fermented grains, such as
barley, corn, rye, or wheat.
It is typically aged in wooden barrels,
which contributes to its distinct flavors
and complexities.
Whisky is produced in various countries,
including Scotland, Ireland, the United
States, Canada, and Japan, each with
its own unique production methods and
characteristics.
What’s on tap (well) for American Whisky?
Bulleit (Bourbon)
What are the premum options for American Whisky?
Jack Daniels
Buffalo Trace Bourbon
Michter’s US*1 Small Batch Bourbon
What’s on tap (well) for Canadian Whisky?
Seagrams VO
