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WSET ® Level 2 Spirits > Cocktails > Flashcards

Cocktails Flashcards

Understanding classic recipes and the various types of recipe combinations.

1
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Where should all cocktails be made?

A

At the point of service.

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What are the two things a bartender is looking to achieve when creating a cocktail?

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  1. to chill the drink
  2. to mix the ingredients
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What are the three methods a bartender may use to create a cocktail?

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  1. Building
  2. Stirring
  3. Shaking
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4
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What is the proper fill level of a cocktail?

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1 cm from the top of the glass

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What does shaking achieve in a cocktail?

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Mixing, chilling and aerating of ingredients - which adds texture to the drink.

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What tools does a bartender use for, and what is the purpose of, double straining?

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A bartender uses both a Hawthorne strainer and a fine sieve / tea strainer to remove ice and other particles (such as mudled fruit or mint leaves) from a mixed cocktail.

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What is the process used to crush ingredients in order to extract flavor and/or juice?

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Muddling

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A very smooth textured drink can be made using a…

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Blender

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What are the two basic rules a bartender will use to achieve balance in a drink?

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  • Strong versus Weak (alcoholic components and non-alcoholic)
  • Bitter and/or Sour versus Sweet (bitter can be from concentrated bitters and sour ingredients are often from citrus, while sweet comes from some form of sugar, such as syrups)

A bartender will use these component rules to off-set each other - which is how you get balance in a drink.

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When a drink is said to be strong, what does this refer to?

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Strong refers to the alcoholic component of the drink.

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What does weak refer to?

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Weak refers to the non-alcoholic liquids in the drink.

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12
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A primary weak element in a Martini would be…

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The melted ice / water

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13
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Sweetness in a cocktail can come from what three things?

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  • Sugar
  • Simple syrup
  • A liqueur
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A cocktail that is too sweet would be considered…

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Out of balance

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15
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What is sweetness balanced by?

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  • Sour/Acidity (often from citrus)
  • Bitter ingredients (Cocktail Bitters)
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16
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What is an important ingredient that can contribute both sweet and bitter components to a drink?

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Vermouth

Vermouth is an aromatized wine that has both sweetness added, as well as bitter components added.

17
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What is a simple, mixed drink that is served long over ice cubes?

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The Highball

Examples include: Gin and Tonic, Whiskey and Soda, Cuba Libre

18
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Give one example of a highball using bitters as well as a spirit and a mixer.

A

Horse’s Neck

19
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What is a Sour?

A

A sour is a family of drinks that incorporates a balance of strong-sour-sweet, and are often made from spirit, citrus and simple syrup; some include egg whites for added texture

A few examples are: Daiquiri, Margarita, Whiskey Sour.

20
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What is essential when making a Pisco Sour?

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Eggwhites

Eggwhites help to create the thick foam that is an integral part of the classic cocktail.

21
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How does a Sour become a Collins?

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A Sour cocktail can be made into a Collins by adding soda water.

Tom Collins is the classic example using gin.

22
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What is the classic ingredient ratio for a Collins?

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2 : 1 : 1/2

2 strong, 1 sour, 1/2 sweet, and topped with soda water

23
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Name two classic Collins variations that have extra ingredients added.

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  1. Paloma
  2. Mojito
24
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What is the key differences between a Punch and a Collins?

A

A Punch uses juices rather than soda water.

25
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What type of cocktail is sometimes served as a sharing drink?

A

Punches

26
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Describe Spirit Forward Cocktails.

A

Spirit Forward Cocktails are strong with a balance of sweetness and bitterness using combinations of sugar, vermouth and bitters.

They are often stirred over ice then strained and served up.

Examples are: Martini, Manhattan, Negroni.

27
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How is ice used in a spirit forward drink?

A

Ice is used to chill as well as dilute, it is critical to the balance of the drink.

28
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What cocktail has bourbon, aromatic bitters, sugar and is served over ice with a swath of citrus?

A

Old Fashioned

29
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What is in a Vodka Martini?

A

Vodka and Dry Vermouth

30
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When a Dirty Martini is ordered, what is added to it?

A

Olive Brine

31
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How is a Dry Martini made?

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A dry martini is made by decreasing amount of dry vermouth in the cocktail recipe.

32
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How is a Wet Martini made?

A

A wet martini is made by adding more vermouth.

33
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What is a Perfect Manhattan?

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Equal parts Dry and Sweet Vermouth

34
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What type of whiskey is traditionally used for a Manhattan?

A

Rye Whiskey

35
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What type of whiskey is used to make an Emerald?

A

Irish Whiskey

36
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Using Scotch whisky in a Manhattan is called what?

A

Rob Roy

WSET ® Level 2 Spirits (13 decks)

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