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Liquor, Wine and Beer Flashcards

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What Makes a Cocktail?

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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.

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What are the Components of Cocktail?

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  1. 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.
  2. Modifier: These are complementary ingredients of cocktails added to modify or
    enhance the flavors.
  3. Garnish: These are the additional items that are added for presentation (lime, mint,
    beans, etc.)
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What are the alcohols used in SPIRITS?

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-Tequila
-Mezcal
-Gin
-Vodka
-Rum
-Whiskey (American, Canadian, Scotch, Irish)
-Brandy and Cognac

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What is tequila?

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Tequila is a distilled spirit made from the
blue agave plant, primarily produced in Mexico.

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What is the difference between a Blanco,
Reposado and Anejo? Which type of SPIRIT are these classified as?

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● Blanco = unaged
● Reposado = aged up to a year in oak barrels
● Anejo = aged 1-2+ years in oak barrels

Classified as TEQUILA

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What is in the well for Tequila?

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Jose Cuervo Tradicional (Silver &
Reposado)

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What are the premium Tequila options for each Blanco, Resposado and Anejo?

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  1. Blanco:
    -Don Julio Blanco
    -Patrón Silver,
    -El Tequileño Platino
    -Casamigos Blanco
  2. Reposado:
    -Patrón Reposado
    -El Tequileño Reposado Gran Reserva
    -Clase Azul
    -El Tequileño Reposado
    -Don Julio Reposado
  3. Anejo:
    -Don Julio 1942
    -Casamigos Anejo
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What is Mezcal?

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Mezcal is a smoky distilled spirit made
from various agave plants, typically
produced in Mexico using traditional
methods.

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The word mezcal comes from the
Nahuatl word “Mexcalli,” which means

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“oven-cooked agave.”

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What is the Well option for Mezcal?

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There is none.

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What are the premium options for Mezcal?

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Sieste Misterios Doba Yej Mezcal

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What is Gin?

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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.

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What is the Well Option for Gin?

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Tanqueray

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What are the premium options for Gin?

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Bombay Sapphire
Empress Gin
Hendricks
Tanqueray 10

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What is Vodka?

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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.

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16
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What is in the Well for Vodka?

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Smirnoff

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What are the premium options for Vodka?

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Absolut Citron
Belvedere
Grey Goose
Ketel One
Ketel One Botanicals Peach & Orange
Ketel One Botanicals Cucumber & Mint
Smirnoff Raspberry
Smirnoff Vanilla
Titos

(ABGKKKSST)

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What is Rum?

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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.

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19
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What is on tap for Rum?

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Captain Morgan White Rum

Appleton Signature Blend

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What are the premium options for Rum?

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Appleton 12 year

Captain Morgan Spiced

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What is Whiskey?

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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.

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What’s on tap (well) for American Whisky?

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Bulleit (Bourbon)

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What are the premum options for American Whisky?

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Jack Daniels

Buffalo Trace Bourbon

Michter’s US*1 Small Batch Bourbon

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What’s on tap (well) for Canadian Whisky?

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Seagrams VO

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What are the premum options for Canadian Whisky?

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Crown Royal

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What’s on tap (well) for Scotch Whisky?

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J&B Rare Scotch

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What are the premum options for Scotch Whisky?

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Glenlivet 12 yr

Glenmorangie Original 10yr

Johnnie Walker Black

Johnnie Walker Blue

Lagavulin 16yr

Oban 14yr

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What’s on tap (well) for Irish Whisky?

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Nothing

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What are the premium options for Irish Whisky?

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Jameson

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What’s on tap (well) for Brandy & Cognac?

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St Remy VSOP

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What are the premium options for Brandy & Cognac?

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Remy Martin VSOP
Hennessy VS or VSOP

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32
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The cocktail menu is categorized in four sections.. what are they?

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Classics: Simple. Elegant. Timeless. Iconic cocktails that never go out of style.

  1. Modern Classics: Globally inspired. Thoughtfully redefined.
  2. Tequila
  3. Sangria
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33
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What is this drink?

Made with?

Garnish?

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Aperol Spritz
*light and refreshing

Made with: Aperol, Prosecco, Soda

Orange Garnish

34
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What is this drink?

Made with?

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Espresso Martini

Made with: Smirnoff Vodka, Kahlua, Vanilla Liquer, House Made Cold Brew

Garnish? Typically there is 3 coffee beans, but earls goes with one

35
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What is this drink?

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Haiwaiian Mai Tai
*Macadamia nuts, almonds

Made with: AppleTon Signature blend, Captain Morgan White Rum, Passionfruit honey foam, Fresh Lime and Bitters

36
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What is this drink?

Expert Says?

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Mojito (highball)

Made with: Captain Morgan White Rum, Mint, Fresh Lime, Simple Syrup and Soda Water

Expert Says: Perfect blend of sweet and tangy, with just the right amount of minty freshness to make you feel like youre lounging on a beach in hawaii

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What is this drink?

Expert Says?

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Moscow Mule

Expert Says:

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What is this drink?
Expert Says?

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What is this (enhanced version) of this drink?
Expert Says?

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40
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WHat is this drink?
Expert says?

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41
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What is this drink and expert says?

Spotlight?

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SpotLight: Blue Spirulina

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What is this drink and expert says?

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Describe this drink?

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53
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What is this drink?

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Spicy Jalapeno

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What is this drink?

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What is this drink?

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Grapefruit

56
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What is this drink?

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Spicy

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What is this drink?

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60
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What is this drink?

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Fever Tree Tonic Water

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What is this drink?

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62
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What is this non-alcoholic drink?

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63
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What is this non-alcoholic drink?

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italian spritz

64
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What is this non-alcoholic drink?

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PineApple Cucumber Mule

A take on the classic mule with no vodka, mixed with pineapple, ginger, cucumber, fresh lime juice.

Garnish: Cucumber Wheel and Mint Sprig

No Straw

65
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What is this non-alcoholic drink?

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Sparkling Yuzu Lemonade

Garnish: Mint Sprig

66
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What is this non-alcoholic drink?

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The Remedy

Garnish: Lime Wheel

67
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What is this non-alcoholic drink?

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Virgin Cesar

Garnish: Cesar Rim, Lemon Wedge, Garlicky Pickle

68
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What is this non-alcoholic drink?

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Virgin Bloody Mary

Garnish: Cesar Rim, Lemon Wedge, Garlicky Pickle

69
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What is this non-alcoholic drink?

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Virgin Margarita Flavored

Garnish: Lime Zest and 1/2 margarita salt rim

70
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OUR WINE MENU IS ORGANIZED IN 2 SECTIONS:

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  1. WINE BY THE GLASS
  2. WINE BY THE BOTTLE
71
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Different Types of Wine?

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a. Sparkling
b. Red
c. White
d. Rosé

72
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What is beer?

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Beer is the fermented, alcoholic
product of the careful combination
of water, malt, hops, and yeast.

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4 MAIN

INGREDIENTS IN

BEER?

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1- Grain: to create sugary liquid suitable for
fermentation. Barley needs to undergo a
conversion process called malting; heat it,
mix it with water to get a sugary liquid called
malt.

2 - Hops = Flavour & aroma. Boiled like tea
leaves in the beer.

3- Yeast converts your sugary liquid into
alcohol! Provides many flavour compounds
that could come across fruity, spicy, or funky.

4- Water makes up 90-95% of your beer.

75
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What is beer symbol IPA?

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(India Pale Ale):
○ Brewed with a focus on hops
○ Typically high in alcohol content

76
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Define the beer slang “Hazy”?

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○ Has a cloudy appearance
○ Smooth and creamy mouth feel

77
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Define the beer slang “Lager”?

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○ A light colored beer brewed at low temperatures, bottom fermenting,
crisp, refreshing, clean

78
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Define the beer slang “wheat”?

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○ Brewed with wheat malt, hazy
appearance, notes of citrus and
bread

79
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What is this drink?

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EARLS SIGNATURE
RHINO LAGER

80
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What is this drink?

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EARLS SIGNATURE
RHINO PALE ALE

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