Spirits Info

Question 1

How is Gin made

Answer 1

Either by using maceration or infusion to instil botanical flavours into the alcohol. Always containing Juniper and different botanicals dependant on the brand

Question 2

Whiskey Made from Islay region has which characteristics

Answer 2

Has a peatey/Smokey flavour

Question 3

What is Bourbon

Answer 3

A whiskey made in the USA from at least 51% corn and aged in new oak barrels

Question 4

What can Vodka be made from

Answer 4

Mainly grains, but can be made from anything

Question 5

How and why is vodka made

Answer 5

It’s made by distilling alcohol and high ABVs so as to remove any flavouring. This makes it a great alcohol for cocktails so you can have the flavours not be overpowered by the spirit

Question 6

What glass is used for a Cuba Libre

Answer 6

Rocks Glass

Question 7

What glass is Cognac served in

Answer 7

Sniffer Glass

Question 8

What are the 2 Rums not made from Molaces and what are they made from

Answer 8

Rhum Agricole (from France) and Cachaça (from Brazil) are made from sugarcane juice instead of molasses

Question 9

What is a mixer

Answer 9

Juices, Soda Water, Fizzy Drinks etc.

Question 10

What is a Modifier

Answer 10

Sugar Syrup, Liquor

Question 11

What is a Single Malt Whiskey

Answer 11

Made from a single distillery at lower strengths from only Malted Barley

Question 12

What drink is this:
Vodka, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice

Answer 12

Cosmopolitan

Question 13

Shaking Cocktails and a cocktail that uses that method

Answer 13

To combine liquids of different consistencies, that use egg, fruit juice or cream.

Daiquiri or Margarita

Question 14

Stirring Cocktails and a cocktail that uses that method

Answer 14

To combine a clear drink with ice. (They do not contain fruit juice or cream)

Manhattan, Martini, Negroni

Question 15

Muddling Cocktails and a cocktail using that method

Answer 15

To crush and mix ingredients by hand

Mojito, Old Fashioned, Caipininha

Question 16

Blending Cocktails and a cocktail that uses that method

Answer 16

To make cocktails using fresh fruits

Any frozen cocktails, Piña Colada

Question 17

Building Cocktails and a cocktail that uses that method

Answer 17

To mix a cocktail in the glass it’s served in

Tequila Sunrise, Sex on the Beach, Bloody Mary

Question 18

Layering Cocktails and a cocktail that uses that method

Answer 18

To create a drink with distinct layers on top of each other

B52, Quickie

Question 19

Flaming Cocktails and a cocktail using that method

Answer 19

To enhance the flavour and look of the drink

B52

Question 20

Difference between Bacardi and Cachaça?

Answer 20

Bacardi is made from molasses and Cachaça is made from the sugarcane juices

Question 21

How to make a Negroni

Answer 21

Gin, Campari, Red Vermouth

Stirred

Question 22

Martini Garnish

Answer 22

Olive or Lemon Peel

Question 23

Old Fashioned garnish?

Answer 23

Orange Peel

Question 24

Manhattan garnish

Answer 24

Cherry

Question 25

Mojito garnish

Answer 25

Mint

Question 26

Name of the tall glass? What cocktails are served in it?

Answer 26

High Ball/Long Drink Long Island Ice Tea, Cuba Libre, Tequila Sunrise, Mojito

Question 27

Name of the strainer?

Answer 27

Hawthorn Strainer

Question 28

What is the most important thing at the front of the bar (where the spirits are placed) and what is it’s purpose

Answer 28

Speed Rail For easy access to house spirits