Questions Flashcards
5 Bartending Commandments
- Serve Quality Products
- Know when to NOT serve someone
- ABC: Always be cleaning
- Develop a following
- Have fun
List two call and 1 premium Rum
- Bacardi | Call
- Captain Morgan | Call
- Bacardi 151 | Premium
List one Gin and one Tequila
- Tanqueray | Gin
2. Patron | Tequila
List two Bourbons
- Jim Beam
2. Maker’s Mark
List three premium scotches
- Chivas Regal
- Glenlivet
- Johnny Walker Black Label
List three premium vodkas
- Ketel One
- Grey Goose
- Belvedere
List two Cognacs
- Remy Martin
2. E&J
List a single malt whiskey
Glenlivet
What is proof?
Double the percentage of alcohol. The amount of alcohol in any distillate, and represents 50% ABV.
What is a flag garnish?
A cherry speared onto an orange slice and used as a garnish.
What is the garnish for tonic drinks?
Lime wedge
List 5 liquers NOT listed on previous page.
- Amaretto
- Applejack
- B&B
- Lemoncello
- Sloe Gin
List two blush wines
- Rose
2. White Zinfandel
List four red wines
- Merlot
- Malbec
- Pinot Noir
- Burgundy
List four white wines
- Riesling
- Moscato
- Chardonay
- Sauvignon Blanc
What does topless mean?
Nothing on the rim of the glass
What glass is a cognac served in?
Snifter
What does “neat” mean?
A straight pour of the product ordered served without ice at room temperature.
What does “last call” Mean
Notice given to guest, prior to closing letting them know that it’s their last chance to order drinks
Marrying? Is it legal?
Combining bottles of liquor. It is NOT legal
Who should NEVER be served alcohol?
- A person who is underage
2. A person who is showing signs of intoxication
What is legal age to drink or pour alcohol?
21 years old
What is legal age to serve
At least 18
What are four acceptable forms of ID?
- Drivers license
- Photo ID
- Armed forces ID
- Passport
Who is responsible for checking ID’s?
Anyone selling alcohol is responsible
Why should you ask for ID’s even if someone is checking at the door?
Because the alcohol server is ultimately responsible.
What does 86 mean?
Denotes that something is out of stock
What does the term “virgin” mean?
Any cocktail prepared without liquor
What is a “house tab” or “comp tab”?
A running tab of all complimentary drinks
What does the term perfect mean?
A drink made with equal amounts of sweet and dry vermouth.
What is the difference between a Manhattan and Rob Roy?
Rob roy is a manhattan made with Scotch instead of Whiskey
What is the garnish on a Manhattan
A cherry
What is the garnish on a perfect Manhattan
A lemon twist
Name the four most common orange liquers
- Grand Marnier
- Cointreau
- Blue Curacao
- Triple Sec
In a dirty martini, what is ingredient is used instead of vermouth?
Olive Juice
Which vermouth goes into a martini?
dry vermouth
What is different in sweet manhattan vs. regular manhattan?
sweet manhattan has 3/4 sweet vermouth and 1 1/4 whiskey vs. 1/2 oz sweet vermouth and 1 1/2 oz of whishey
Normal martini vs. dry martini?
regular martini has 1/4 oz. dry vermouth vs. dry martini just a splash of dry vermouth
Why is it important to say behind you?
So no one gets hurt and you let the person pouring or cutting know that you are behind them.
How should your 3 compartment sinks be set up?
- Top bar
- Under bar
- Back bar
What are the 4 steps when glass is broken near ice bin?
- Mark it
- Burn it
- Clean it
- Refill it
What are bitters?
Alcoholic flavoring agent for cocktails
Name the 5 main white spirits typically found in the speed rail?
- Vodka
- Gin
- Rum
- Tequila
- Triple Sec
What is the difference between liquor and liqueur?
Liquor is any distilled, hard alcohol. Liqueur is has added sugar.
What is BAC?
Blood alcohol concentration or blood alcohol content. A measurement of how much alcohol is in the bloodstream.
What is aperitif?
Alcoholic beverage meant to stimulate the appetite. Ex. vermouth
What is digestif?
An alcoholic beverage served after a meal to stimulate digestion. Ex. brandy
