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———— are the only drinks that are made at the point of service.

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Cocktails

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What are the two things that a bartender is typically looking to achieve?

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To chill the drink
Mix ingredients

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What kind of strainer is used to strain the stirred drink from a mixing glass?

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Julep strainer

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What is the aim of shaking ingredients?

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Mix, chill, aerate

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What does shaking do to a drink other than mixing, chilling, and aerating?

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Changes the texture

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What kind of strainer is used for pouring a prepared drink through shaking into a serving glass?

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Hawthorn + fine sieve

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What is the technical term for using a fine sieve and a Hawthorne strainer?

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Double straining

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What is the purpose of muddling?

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Extract juice or flavor

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What is the purpose of blending?

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Creating a notably smooth-textured drink

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What is the aim of any good bartender?

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To make a balanced drink

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How do bartenders achieve balance in cocktails?

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Using two different sets of scales:
Strong vs weak
Bitter/Sour vs sweet

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What is the primary weak element in a Martini?

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Melted ice

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T/F
Most cocktails will incorporate a sweet ingredient and a sour/bitter ingredient.

A

True

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——— can come from sugar, simple syrup, or liqueur.

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Sweetness

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All cocktails are built out of the ———

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Four points of balance (strong - weak - sour/bitter - sweet)

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16
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What are the main families of cocktails?

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Highballs
Sours (Collins + Punch)
Spirit forward

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17
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What is the strong element in cocktails?

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A spirit at min 40% abv

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What are the main ingredients of the highballs?

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Strong
Weak (juice, soda, mixer)
Bitter or sour

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What are the obvious examples of the Highball?

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Gin & Tonic
Whiskey & Soda
Vodka & Tonic

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This is a highball made of rum and coke with lime.

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Cuba Libra

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What is Moscow Mule?

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This is a highball made of Vodka + ginger beer + lime

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What is the name of the highball drink made of Whisky, ginger ale and bitters?

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Horse’s Neck

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This family of cocktails are made using a spirit, citrus juice and unflavored sweetener and egg whites.

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Classic sours

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This ingredient gives drink a smooth and mouth-filling texture.

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Egg whites

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What is the classic ratio for sours?
2 strong: 1 sour: 1/2 sweet
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What is the best method of preparing Sours?
Shake over ice and strain
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What is the name of this cocktail? Pisco, Lime, Simple Syrup, Egg whites
Pisco Sour
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What is the name of this cocktail? Bourbon, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Egg white, Bitters
Whisky Sour
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What is the name of this cocktail? White Rum, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
Daiquiri
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What is the name of this cocktail? Tequila, Lime, Agave Syrup, Salt rim
Tommy’s (simplified Margarita)
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What is the name of this cocktail? Cognac, Lemon J, Triple sec
Sidecar
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What is the name of this cocktail? Tequila, Lime, Triple Sec, Salt rim
Margarita
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What is the name of this cocktail? Citrus Vodka, Cranberry J + Lime Juice + Triple Sec
Cosmopolitan
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These family of cocktails are sours that are turned into a long drink with addition of soda.
Collins
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What is the strong ingredient in Tom Collins?
Gin
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What is the strong ingredient in Pierre Collins?
Cognac
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What kind of drink is Mojito?
It’s a Collins
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What kind of ice is used for serving Mojitos?
Crushed ice
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What is the classic ratio for Collins?
2 strong: 1 sour: 1/2 sweet + topped with soda water
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What is the method used for preparing the Collins?
Shake strong, sour, sweet, and top up with soda water
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What is the name of this cocktail? Gin, Lemon, Simple Syrup
Tom Collins
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What is the name of this cocktail? Vodka, Lemon, Simple Syrup
Vodka Collins
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What is the name of this cocktail? Cognac, Lemon, Simple syrup
Pierre Collins
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What is the name of this cocktail? Rum, Lime, sugar, Mint Leaves
Mojito
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What is the name of this cocktail? Tequila, Lime, Grapefruit soda (or grapefruit juice and soda water)
Paloma
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What kind of drink is a punch?
Long
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What is the key difference between punches and Collins?
Punches use Juice + spices and bitters Collins use Soda water
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What is the notable difference between punches and other cocktails?
It can be prepared in a large bowl for guests to serve themselves
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What family of cocktails have the highest alcohol content?
Spirit forward
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How sweetness and bitterness are balanced in spirit forward drinks?
Combination of sugar, vermouth, & bitters
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What kind of drink is spirit forward?
Stirred
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What is the role of ice in spirit forward drinks?
Chilling and diluting
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The —— and —— use Vermouth and the —— and —— use sugar and bitters.
Manhattan & Martini Old fashioned & Sazerac
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What is the name of this cocktail? Rye, bitter, sweet vermouth
Manhattan’s
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What is the name of this cocktail? Gin, Dry Vermouth
Martini
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What is the name of this cocktail? Vodka, Dry Vermouth
Vodka Martini
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What kind of drinks are Manhattan, Martini, Vodka Martini
Straight up
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What is the name of this cocktail? Bourbon, bitters, sugar
Old fashioned
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What is the name of this cocktail? Cognac/ Rye/ Bourbon Bitters or absinthe Sugar
Sezerac
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What is the name of this cocktail? Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
Negroni
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How are old fashioned, Sezerac, & Negroni served?
Over cubed ice
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How to make a martini drier?
Decrease the amount of Vermouth
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How to make martini wetter?
Increase the amount of vermouth
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How to make martini dirty?
Adding olive brine
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Garnishes can have a greater impact on the flavor of a ——— compared with almost any other mixed drink.
Martini
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What are the common garnishes for Martini?
Lemon twist, grapefruit twist, olives
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How to make a Sweet Manhattan?
Using a spoon of maraschino syrup
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How to make a dry Manhattan?
Using dry Vermouth
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How to make a Perfect Manhattan?
Use equal parts dry & sweet Vermouth
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What is Emerald?
In a Manhattan if you use Irish Whiskey
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What is Rob Roy?
In Manhattan if you use Scotch instead of Rye.

WSET Level 2 in Spirits (9 decks)

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