Lesson 1 - Cream Drinks

Question 1

Where are cream drinks typically served?

Answer 1

Restaurants with full bars and at high end hotels.

Question 2

Are cream drinks powerful?

Answer 2

No.

Question 3

What should be done to every cream drink?

Answer 3

It should be shaken.

Question 4

What is important to know about the cream in cream drinks?

Answer 4

“A LITTLE CREAM GOES A LONG WAY.”

Question 5

If you use too much or too little cream in a cream drink, what can happen?

Answer 5

Too much will overpower the drink. Too little, and the drink winds up short.

Question 6

Why is “splash” cream part of the cream drink recipes?

Answer 6

Because the juice containers have a much wider opening than speed pourers, and there is a tendency to over-pour.

Question 9

When are cream drinks most typically served?

Answer 9

After dinner.

Question 10

What two types of cream may be used in cream drinks?

Answer 10

Coffee cream or ice cream

Question 11

Why must the cream be kept chilled?

Answer 11

To avoid spoilage.

Question 12

Where do cream drinks derive their flavor?

Answer 12

From the liqueurs used.

Question 13

In what two colors is Creme de Cacao available?

Answer 13

White and brown

Question 14

What is the difference in flavor between the white and the brown Creme de Cacao?

Answer 14

Nothing, they taste the same.

Question 15

What is the only difference between the white and the brown Creme de Cacao?

Answer 15

Color.

Question 16

Creme de Almond is the same in flavor to what other Creme?

Answer 16

Creme de Noyeaux

Question 17

What is the difference between Creme de Almond and Creme de Noyeaux?

Answer 17

Creme de Almond is made from almonds and Creme de Noyeaux is made from apricot pits.

Question 18

What are three substitutes for Galliano?

Answer 18

Neapolitan, Florentino, Valentino

Question 19

Why do many establishments use a substitute for Galliano?

Answer 19

Because of its high price.

Question 20

What do you always use to prepare cream drinks?

Answer 20

Always use ice in a mixing cup to chill liqueurs.

Question 21

How do you blend these drinks when using cream?

Answer 21

With strong shakes.

Question 22

Are cream drinks served with ice?

Answer 22

No. Unless requested.

Question 23

What do you use to prevent ice from going into the glass?

Answer 23

A strain.

Question 24

Does ice go in a stemmed glass?

Answer 24

Never

Question 25

Why should special care be taken when washing glasses used for cream drinks?

Answer 25

Because the cream leaves a film in the glass

Question 26

How do you do the final rinse?

Answer 26

With cold water.

Question 27

What will some establishments use in place of cream?

Answer 27

Ice cream.

Question 28

What does ice cream do to cream drinks?

Answer 28

It makes them very thick.

Question 29

How do you blend a cream drinks if you use ice cream instead of cream?

Answer 29

Use a blender so that its like a milk shake.

Question 30

Brandy Alexander (BeBe)

Answer 30

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Brandy 2 Brown Creme de Cacao Splash of Cream Shake & Strain Nutmeg Garnish ```

Question 30

How do you serve a cream drink if a customer asks for ice?

Answer 30

Pour it over ice cubes in a large rocks glass.

Question 31

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Brandy 2 Brown Creme de Cacao Splash of Cream Shake & Strain Nutmeg Garnish ```

Answer 31

Brandy Alexander (BeBe)

Question 31

Is the alcohol strength of cream drinks more or less than most other cocktails?

Answer 31

It's generally 25% to 40% weaker in alcohol content.

Question 32

Golden Cadillac

Answer 32

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Galliano 2 White Creme de Cacao Splash of cream Shake and strain ```

Question 33

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Galliano 2 White Creme de Cacao Splash of cream Shake and strain ```

Answer 33

Golden Cadillac

Question 34

Banshee

Answer 34

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 White Creme de Cacao 2 Creme de Banana Slash of cream Shake and strain ```

Question 35

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 White Creme de Cacao 2 Creme de Banana Slash of cream Shake and strain ```

Answer 35

Banshee

Question 36

Toasted Almond

Answer 36

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Ameretto 2 Kahlua Splash of cream Shake and strain ```

Question 37

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Ameretto 2 Kahlua Splash of cream Shake and strain ```

Answer 37

Toasted Almond

Question 38

Grasshopper

Answer 38

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 White Creme de Cacao 2 Green Creme de Menthe Splash of cream Shake and strain ```

Question 39

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 White Creme de Cacao 2 Green Creme de Menthe Splash of cream Shake and strain ```

Answer 39

Gasshopper

Question 40

Cricket

Answer 40

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 White Creme de Cacao 2 White Creme de Menthe Splash of cream Shake and strain ```

Question 41

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 White Creme de Cacao 2 White Creme de Menthe Splash of cream Shake and strain ```

Answer 41

Cricket

Question 42

Locust

Answer 42

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 White Creme de Cacao 2 White Creme de Menthe 2 Bacardi 151 Splash of cream Shake and strain ```

Question 43

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 White Creme de Cacao 2 White Creme de Menthe 2 Bacardi 151 Splash of cream Shake and strain ```

Answer 43

Locust

Question 44

Pink Lady (GiGi)

Answer 44

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Gin 2 Grenadine Splash of cream Shake and strain ```

Question 45

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Gin 2 Grenadine Splash of cream Shake and strain ```

Answer 45

Pink Lady (GiGi)

Question 46

Golden Dream (GTO)

Answer 46

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Galliano 2 Triple Sec 1 Orange juice Splash of cream Shake and strain ```

Question 47

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Galliano 2 Triple Sec 1 Orange juice Splash of cream Shake and strain ```

Answer 47

Golden Dream (GTO)

Question 48

Cream Sickle (VTO)

Answer 48

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Vodka 2 Triple Sec 1 Orange juice Splash of cream Shake and strain ```

Question 49

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Vodka 2 Triple Sec 1 Orange juice Splash of cream Shake and strain ```

Answer 49

Cream Sickle (VTO)

Question 50

Pink Squirrel

Answer 50

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Creme de Almond or Creme de Noyeaux 2 White Creme de Cacao Splash of cream Shake and strain ```

Question 51

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Creme de Almond or Creme de Noyeaux 2 White Creme de Cacao Splash of cream Shake and strain ```

Answer 51

Pink Squirrel

Question 52

Chocolate Covered Banana

Answer 52

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Brown Creme de Cacao 2 Creme de Banana Splash of cream Shake and strain ```

Question 53

``` Stemmed glass, chilled 2 Brown Creme de Cacao 2 Creme de Banana Splash of cream Shake and strain ```

Answer 53

Chocolate Covered Banana