Bar Knowledge

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a bar?

Answer 1

To serve alcoholic beverages and provide a social setting.

Question 2

True or False: A bartender is responsible for mixing and serving drinks.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The legal drinking age in the United States is ____ years.

Answer 3

21

Question 4

What is the difference between a cocktail and a mixed drink?

Answer 4

A cocktail is a specific type of mixed drink that usually contains a combination of spirits and other ingredients, often with a unique recipe.

Question 5

Name one common type of beer.

Answer 5

Lager

Question 6

What is the term for a drink made with whiskey and ginger ale?

Answer 6

Whiskey Ginger

Question 7

True or False: Wine is typically served in a highball glass.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What is the main ingredient in a Mojito?

Answer 8

Rum

Question 9

What does ‘on the rocks’ mean?

Answer 9

Served over ice.

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of gin? A) Vodka B) London Dry C) Bourbon

Answer 10

B) London Dry

Question 11

What is a shot?

Answer 11

A small serving of distilled spirits or a mixed drink.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The process of removing impurities and enhancing flavors in spirits is called ____.

Answer 12

distillation

Question 13

What is the main flavoring ingredient in a traditional Bloody Mary?

Answer 13

Tomato juice

Question 14

True or False: A Negroni is made with gin, vermouth, and Campari.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What does ‘neat’ mean when ordering a drink?

Answer 15

Served straight from the bottle without ice or mixers.

Question 16

What type of glass is typically used for serving champagne?

Answer 16

Flute

Question 17

Name one common cocktail garnish.

Answer 17

Lime wedge

Question 18

Multiple Choice: Which spirit is used to make a Margarita? A) Vodka B) Tequila C) Rum

Answer 18

B) Tequila

Question 19

What is the purpose of a jigger?

Answer 19

To measure the amount of liquor used in a drink.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The main ingredient in whiskey is ____.

Answer 20

grain

Question 21

True or False: Vodka is typically distilled from potatoes or grains.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What is a ‘well drink’?

Answer 22

A drink made with the house brand of liquor.

Question 23

Name a popular non-alcoholic drink served at bars.

Answer 23

Soda

Question 24

What is the term for a drink served with a fruit slice or twist?

Answer 24

Garnished

Question 25

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of whiskey? A) Chardonnay B) Bourbon C) Cabernet

Answer 25

B) Bourbon

Question 26

What does ‘mixology’ refer to?

Answer 26

The art and science of preparing and mixing drinks.

Question 27

Fill in the blank: The process of soaking fruit in liquor is called ____.

Answer 27

infusion

Question 28

What is the primary ingredient in gin?

Answer 28

Juniper berries

Question 29

True or False: A Daiquiri is typically blended with ice.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

What is a 'barback'?

Answer 30

An assistant to the bartender responsible for restocking supplies.

Question 31

What is the standard serving size for a cocktail?

Answer 31

1.5 ounces

Question 32

Multiple Choice: Which ingredient is NOT typically found in a Pina Colada? A) Coconut cream B) Pineapple juice C) Olive brine

Answer 32

C) Olive brine

Question 33

What does ‘dry’ mean in the context of vermouth?

Answer 33

Less sweet or more bitter.

Question 34

Fill in the blank: The main ingredient in a Moscow Mule is ____.

Answer 34

vodka

Question 35

What is the purpose of a cocktail shaker?

Answer 35

To mix and chill ingredients.

Question 36

True or False: A cosmopolitan is made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice.

Answer 36

True

Question 37

What is the difference between white and red wine?

Answer 37

White wine is made from green grapes and red wine from dark-skinned grapes.

Question 38

What is a spritzer?

Answer 38

A drink made by mixing wine with soda water.

Question 39

Multiple Choice: Which cocktail contains rum, mint, and lime? A) Mojito B) Martini C) Old Fashioned

Answer 39

A) Mojito

Question 40

What is the term for a drink that is served without ice?

Answer 40

Straight

Question 41

Fill in the blank: The process of chilling a glass before serving a drink is called ____.

Answer 41

frosting

Question 42

What does ‘aged’ mean in relation to spirits?

Answer 42

Stored for a period of time in barrels to develop flavor.

Question 43

True or False: A Long Island Iced Tea contains no tea.

Answer 43

True

Question 44

What is a common ingredient in a whiskey sour?

Answer 44

Lemon juice

Question 45

Multiple Choice: What type of beer is typically darker and stronger? A) Stout B) Lager C) Pilsner

Answer 45

A) Stout