Spirits Info Flashcards
How is Gin made
Either by using maceration or infusion to instil botanical flavours into the alcohol. Always containing Juniper and different botanicals dependant on the brand
Whiskey Made from Islay region has which characteristics
Has a peatey/Smokey flavour
What is Bourbon
A whiskey made in the USA from at least 51% corn and aged in new oak barrels
What can Vodka be made from
Mainly grains, but can be made from anything
How and why is vodka made
It’s made by distilling alcohol and high ABVs so as to remove any flavouring. This makes it a great alcohol for cocktails so you can have the flavours not be overpowered by the spirit
What glass is used for a Cuba Libre
Rocks Glass
What glass is Cognac served in
Sniffer Glass
What are the 2 Rums not made from Molaces and what are they made from
Rhum Agricole (from France) and Cachaça (from Brazil) are made from sugarcane juice instead of molasses
What is a mixer
Juices, Soda Water, Fizzy Drinks etc.
What is a Modifier
Sugar Syrup, Liquor
What is a Single Malt Whiskey
Made from a single distillery at lower strengths from only Malted Barley
What drink is this:
Vodka, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice
Cosmopolitan
Shaking Cocktails and a cocktail that uses that method
To combine liquids of different consistencies, that use egg, fruit juice or cream.
Daiquiri or Margarita
Stirring Cocktails and a cocktail that uses that method
To combine a clear drink with ice. (They do not contain fruit juice or cream)
Manhattan, Martini, Negroni
Muddling Cocktails and a cocktail using that method
To crush and mix ingredients by hand
Mojito, Old Fashioned, Caipininha
Blending Cocktails and a cocktail that uses that method
To make cocktails using fresh fruits
Any frozen cocktails, Piña Colada
Building Cocktails and a cocktail that uses that method
To mix a cocktail in the glass it’s served in
Tequila Sunrise, Sex on the Beach, Bloody Mary
Layering Cocktails and a cocktail that uses that method
To create a drink with distinct layers on top of each other
B52, Quickie
Flaming Cocktails and a cocktail using that method
To enhance the flavour and look of the drink
B52
Difference between Bacardi and Cachaça?
Bacardi is made from molasses and Cachaça is made from the sugarcane juices
How to make a Negroni
Gin, Campari, Red Vermouth
Stirred
Martini Garnish
Olive or Lemon Peel
Old Fashioned garnish?
Orange Peel
Manhattan garnish
Cherry
Mojito garnish
Mint
Name of the tall glass?
What cocktails are served in it?
High Ball/Long Drink
Long Island Ice Tea, Cuba Libre, Tequila Sunrise, Mojito
Name of the strainer?
Hawthorn Strainer
What is the most important thing at the front of the bar (where the spirits are placed) and what is it’s purpose
Speed Rail
For easy access to house spirits
