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5 Bartending Commandments

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  1. Serve Quality Products
  2. Know when to NOT serve someone
  3. ABC: Always be cleaning
  4. Develop a following
  5. Have fun
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List two call and 1 premium Rum

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  1. Bacardi | Call
  2. Captain Morgan | Call
  3. Bacardi 151 | Premium
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List one Gin and one Tequila

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  1. Tanqueray | Gin

2. Patron | Tequila

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List two Bourbons

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  1. Jim Beam

2. Maker’s Mark

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List three premium scotches

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  1. Chivas Regal
  2. Glenlivet
  3. Johnny Walker Black Label
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List three premium vodkas

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  1. Ketel One
  2. Grey Goose
  3. Belvedere
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List two Cognacs

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  1. Remy Martin

2. E&J

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List a single malt whiskey

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Glenlivet

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What is proof?

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Double the percentage of alcohol. The amount of alcohol in any distillate, and represents 50% ABV.

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What is a flag garnish?

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A cherry speared onto an orange slice and used as a garnish.

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What is the garnish for tonic drinks?

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Lime wedge

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List 5 liquers NOT listed on previous page.

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  1. Amaretto
  2. Applejack
  3. B&B
  4. Lemoncello
  5. Sloe Gin
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List two blush wines

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  1. Rose

2. White Zinfandel

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List four red wines

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  1. Merlot
  2. Malbec
  3. Pinot Noir
  4. Burgundy
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List four white wines

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  1. Riesling
  2. Moscato
  3. Chardonay
  4. Sauvignon Blanc
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What does topless mean?

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Nothing on the rim of the glass

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What glass is a cognac served in?

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Snifter

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What does “neat” mean?

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A straight pour of the product ordered served without ice at room temperature.

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What does “last call” Mean

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Notice given to guest, prior to closing letting them know that it’s their last chance to order drinks

20
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Marrying? Is it legal?

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Combining bottles of liquor. It is NOT legal

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Who should NEVER be served alcohol?

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  1. A person who is underage

2. A person who is showing signs of intoxication

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What is legal age to drink or pour alcohol?

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What is legal age to serve

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What are four acceptable forms of ID?

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  1. Drivers license
  2. Photo ID
  3. Armed forces ID
  4. Passport
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Who is responsible for checking ID's?
Anyone selling alcohol is responsible
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Why should you ask for ID's even if someone is checking at the door?
Because the alcohol server is ultimately responsible.
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What does 86 mean?
Denotes that something is out of stock
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What does the term "virgin" mean?
Any cocktail prepared without liquor
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What is a "house tab" or "comp tab"?
A running tab of all complimentary drinks
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What does the term perfect mean?
A drink made with equal amounts of sweet and dry vermouth.
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What is the difference between a Manhattan and Rob Roy?
Rob roy is a manhattan made with Scotch instead of Whiskey
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What is the garnish on a Manhattan
A cherry
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What is the garnish on a perfect Manhattan
A lemon twist
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Name the four most common orange liquers
1. Grand Marnier 2. Cointreau 3. Blue Curacao 4. Triple Sec
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In a dirty martini, what is ingredient is used instead of vermouth?
Olive Juice
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Which vermouth goes into a martini?
dry vermouth
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What is different in sweet manhattan vs. regular manhattan?
sweet manhattan has 3/4 sweet vermouth and 1 1/4 whiskey vs. 1/2 oz sweet vermouth and 1 1/2 oz of whishey
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Normal martini vs. dry martini?
regular martini has 1/4 oz. dry vermouth vs. dry martini just a splash of dry vermouth
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Why is it important to say behind you?
So no one gets hurt and you let the person pouring or cutting know that you are behind them.
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How should your 3 compartment sinks be set up?
1. Top bar 2. Under bar 3. Back bar
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What are the 4 steps when glass is broken near ice bin?
1. Mark it 2. Burn it 3. Clean it 4. Refill it
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What are bitters?
Alcoholic flavoring agent for cocktails
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Name the 5 main white spirits typically found in the speed rail?
1. Vodka 2. Gin 3. Rum 4. Tequila 5. Triple Sec
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What is the difference between liquor and liqueur?
Liquor is any distilled, hard alcohol. Liqueur is has added sugar.
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What is BAC?
Blood alcohol concentration or blood alcohol content. A measurement of how much alcohol is in the bloodstream.
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What is aperitif?
Alcoholic beverage meant to stimulate the appetite. Ex. vermouth
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What is digestif?
An alcoholic beverage served after a meal to stimulate digestion. Ex. brandy

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