Other Alcoholic Beverages Flashcards
Light Beers
Low in calorie! Michelob, Bud Light, Miller, etc.
Mules
Made specifically with Ginger beer. The alcohol can vary, but the ginger beer is the foundation.
Mojitos
A combination of mint, lime, rum, and soda water! A cuban, refreshing cocktail.
Margaritas
Almost always made with tequila and some sort of sweet fruit juice (orange, lime, etc.)
House Libations
Unique house drinks that feature things like bacon candy or orange peels, etc. It’s unique to Lazy dog and crafted by the bartender!
Sangria
Wine-based drink that is typically sweet and made with fermenting fruit. Brandy or Rum is typically the liquor used.
Brunch cocktails
Available Sat & Sun 9am-2pm
Cocktails are a mix of alcohol and other ingredients like soda, fruit juices, syrups, etc.
Alcohol vs Liquor
Alcohol is any type of ethanol based substance that can be consumed. So, liquor falls under the umbrella of alcohol.
Liquor, however, (also known as spirits), refers to distilled alcohol that is significantly higher in alcohol content compared to beer and wine.
Sure! Here’s a brief description for each type of liquor:
- Vodka – Clear, neutral spirit; often used in cocktails.
NEUTRAL - Whiskey – Dark, rich, aged spirit made from fermented grains.
NOT SWEET - Rum – Sweet, made from sugarcane or molasses.
SWEET - Gin – Aromatic spirit flavored with juniper berries and botanicals. NOT SWEET
- Tequila – Distilled from the blue agave plant, often earthy or fruity.
NOT SWEET - Brandy – Aged, distilled wine or fermented fruit juice; smooth and fruity.
SWEET