Spirits, Modifiers, And Binders

Question 1

Spirit

Answer 1

Drinks distilled in an alcoholic bev
No added sugar
40% alc by volume

Question 2

List the order of the spirits on the speed rack

Answer 2

Vodka
Gin
Light Rum
Tequila
Triple sec
Whiskey
Bourbon

Question 3

rules of speedrack

Answer 3

1) commonly used alcohols
2. ordered light to dark
3. order must always be maintained

Question 4

vodka

Answer 4

base ingredient: neutral grain, potatoes, fruit, sugar
colors: clear
general flavors: clean, rich

Question 5

gin

Answer 5

base ingredient: neutral grain, botanicals
colors: clear
general flavors: citrusy

Question 6

rum

Answer 6

base ingredient: sugarcane
colors: white, gold, dark, black
general flavors: rich

Question 7

tequila

Answer 7

base ingredient: blue agave
colors: clear
general flavors: sweet, fruity, toasty

Question 8

whiskey

Answer 8

base ingredient: neutral grains
colors: brown/earthy
general flavors: nutty, sweet, spicy, smoky

Question 9

single malt whiskey means

Answer 9

the whisky was made in one distillery

Question 10

blended whiskey means

Answer 10

made in multiple distilleries

Question 11

bourbon

Answer 11

base ingredient: corn
colors: dark
general flavors: caramel, vanilla, and butterscotch, to more robust and spicy, featuring hints of pepper or cinnamon.

Question 12

2 types of agave spirits

Answer 12

mezcal, tequila

Question 13

tequila

Answer 13

must be made from blue agave

agave steamed in above ground ovens

sweet, fruity, toasty flavor

Question 14

mezcal

Answer 14

roasted in earthen pits with lava rocks

smoky, earthy, floral

made of any agave

Question 15

purpose of the speedrack

Answer 15

efficiency, order, speed

Question 16

modifiers

Answer 16

alcoholic liquids that are used in addition to a cocktails base spirit

supply more flavors that spirits can’t provide

not restricted to sugar free substances, can have any abv

Question 17

4 types of modifiers

Answer 17

liqueurs
digestivos and apertivos
foritfied and aromatized wines
bitters

Question 18

liqueur

Answer 18

spirit that has been altered with added flavors and sweeteners

infused spirits

Question 19

digestivos/digéstifs

Answer 19

liqueurs that stimulate digestion

Question 20

aperitivos/apéritifs

Answer 20

liqueurs that stimulate appetite

Question 21

fortified aromatized wines

Answer 21

fortified: wine base, with added alcohol (brandy/neutral grain spirit)

aromatized: fortified wines flavored with fruits, herbs, roots

(vermouth is a common example)

Question 22

bitters

Answer 22

bartender’s “spice rack”

added in dashes

bind flavors together, add a kick

highly concentrated, high proof

Question 23

3 types of vermouth

Answer 23

dry white
sweet white
sweet red

Question 24

binder

Answer 24

non alcoholic substances that act to draw the component of the cocktails

Question 25

6 types of binders

Answer 25

sweeteners
juices
milk and egg whites
plant products
sodas
garnishes

Question 26

how to cut a citrus crescent

Answer 26

1. trim the numbs on both sides of the citrus
2. cut the citrus in half lengthwise
3. make a partial cut in the center half of each half crosswise
   4.cut each half into 1/4 inch slices

Question 27

how to cut a citrus twist

Answer 27

1. strip the long pieces of a citrus peel
2. holding the peel with the meaty part facing you and outside facing the glass, squeeze to release oils over the glass
3. rub twist around rim (optional)
4. discard, place it in drink
   - if using rocks/old fashioned glass, place peel as is
   - if using coupe: place peel as is or twist into a coil and balance on rim
   - is using champagne/martini glass: place as is or coil into glass

Question 28

Components of a cocktail

Answer 28

Liquor/ base spirit
Binder
Modifier

Question 29

liquor vs liqueur

Answer 29

liquor is made of neutral grains, no sugar added, base. must be 40% abv

liqueur is a neutral grained liquor that has been infused with added sugars and sweeteners. it can have any alc content

Question 30

substitutions for triple sec

Answer 30

grand mariner,anything citrusy

Question 31

substitutions for chambord

Answer 31

pimms, raspberry flavored things

Question 32

how much juice in lemon and lime

Answer 32

lime: 1 oz juice
lemon: 1-1.5 juice

Question 33

why are some spirits aged

Answer 33

enhance the flavor