Lowballs

Question 1

What characterizes a lowball?

Answer 1

• Primarily liquor served “on the rocks”
• Sometimes with or without a mixture
• Typically a shot to shot ratio

Question 2

What is the technique for mixing any lowball?

Answer 2

1. Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice
2. Pour in a one-to-one ratio over ice (alcohol first)
3. Stir

No garnishes for lowballs unless otherwise specified

Question 3

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Black Russian

Answer 3

Vodka, Kahlua

Question 4

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Brave Bull

Answer 4

Tequila, Kahlua, Garnish with a lemon twist

Question 5

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Dirty Mother

Answer 5

Brandy, Kahlua

Question 6

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Godmother

Answer 6

Vodka, Amaretto

Question 7

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Godfather

Answer 7

Scotch, Amaretto

Question 8

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

French Connection

Answer 8

Brandy, Amaretto

Question 9

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Rusty Nail

Answer 9

Scotch, Drambuie

Question 10

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Russian Turkey

Answer 10

Vodka, Cranberry Juice

Question 11

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Tootsie Roll

Answer 11

Vodka, Crème de Cacao

Question 12

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Brandy Stinger

Answer 12

Brandy, Crème de Menthe

Question 13

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Vodka Stinger

Answer 13

Vodka, Crème de Menthe

Question 14

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Jellybean

Answer 14

Brandy, Anisette, Add a few drops of Grenadine

Question 15

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Sweet Cream

Answer 15

Kahlua, Bailey’s Irish Cream

Question 16

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Mudslide/
Orgasm

Answer 16

Vodka, Kahlua, Bailey’s Irish Cream

Question 17

Why must you use premium vodka when adding it to cream liqueur?

Answer 17

If a premium vodka is not used, the cream liqueur may curdle

Question 18

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

IRA Cocktail

Answer 18

Jameson’s Irish Whiskey, Bailey’s Irish Cream

Question 19

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Silk Panties

Answer 19

Vodka, Peach Schnapps

Question 20

Describe the technique for Whiskey, Scotch, and Bourbon Lowballs.

Answer 20

1. Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice
2. Pour 1.5 oz of whiskey, scotch, or bourbon
3. Splash of a mixer
4. Stir

Question 21

Describe the technique for the following lowball:

Old Fashioned

Answer 21

1. Muddle 1/2 tsp bar sugar with a few drops of Angostura Bitters and club soda
2. Add ice to glass
3. 2 oz bourbon/blended whiskey
4. Garnish with cherry and orange slice

Question 22

List the ingredients for the following lowball:

Whiskey and Ginger

Answer 22

1. 1.5 oz whiskey
2. Splash with ginger ale
3. Garnish with lemon twist

Question 23

List the ingredients for the following lowball:

V.O. and Water

Answer 23

1. 1.5 Seagram’s V.O.
2. Splash of water
3. Garnish with lemon twist

Question 24

List the ingredients for the following lowball:

Seven and Seven

Answer 24

1. 1.5 oz Seagrams 7
2. Splash of 7-Up
3. Garnish with lemon twist

Question 25

List the ingredients for the following lowball:

Scotch and Water

Answer 25

1. 1.5 oz scotch
2. Splash of water

Question 26

Describe the technique for the following lowball:

Scotch and Soda

Answer 26

1. 1.5 oz scotch
2. Splash of soda

Question 27

List the ingredients for the following lowball:

Bourbon and Water

Answer 27

1. 1.5 oz bourbon
2. Splash of water

Question 28

Describe the technique for the following lowball:

Bourbon and Soda

Answer 28

1. 1.5 oz bourbon
2. Splash of soda