Bartending 101 Practice Exam

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• Which drink is made with Scotch and Drambuie?
• What does 'Shake and Strain' mean when making a drink?
• What is the Speed Rail?
• Which cocktail is also known as Soco and Lime (shot)?
• What is a common property of a shaker tin in relation to the mixing glass?
• The Sombrero is a cocktail composed of Kahlua and what other ingredient?
• Which cocktail lists vodka, pineapple juice, and cranberry?
• Which ingredient benefits from a dry shake to achieve foam?
• What is the standard single pour commonly used on the small side of a jigger?
• Which term is a herbal flavoring used in cocktails; Angostura is a famous example?
• How do coupe and martini glasses differ in shape and use?
• How should you store citrus garnishes to maximize freshness?
• Which whiskey-based cocktail uses vermouth and bitters and is typically garnished with a cherry?
• How is a classic Daiquiri typically prepared?
• Which list describes Mudslide ingredients?
• Which cocktail lists all of the following as ingredients: vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, splash of sour mix, shaken, and topped with diet cola?
• Which term is used for the decorative addition to a drink?
• What is the primary purpose of a jigger?
• A bottle labeled 90 proof contains approximately what percent ABV?
• Which cocktail uses Scotch as a base?
• Which cocktail uses corzo tequila, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, splash of water, shaken, lime garnish?
• Which combination correctly describes Malibu Bay Breeze ingredients?
• Sour refers to:
• Toddy is best described as:
• Which term is a long mixing spoon used for stirring, often found in bar setups?
• What should you do when a guest requests a drink you don't have ingredients for?
• Which are the three components of a classic Daiquiri?
• Which cocktail is described as "Same as cosmo, with berry vodka"?
• Which cocktail uses 4 count tequila, 2 count triple sec, 2 count lime juice, and 2 count sour mix, with a salt rim and lime garnish?
• Which cocktail contains Kahlua and vodka as its primary ingredients?
• A shaker tin is typically made of which material?
• Which tool is a long mixing spoon often with a lemon zester on the end?
• Which of the following is typically the two measurements on a standard jigger?
• What is the role of simple syrup in cocktails?
• Which statement best describes how to track freshness on opened bottles?
• The term "Strained" means:
• Which cocktail is described by Peach Schnapps and Orange juice?
• Which cocktail uses tequila and can be ordered on the rocks or straight up?
• What term is used to describe chilling a glass by filling with ice and water and straining the drink into the glass?
• What term describes the process of pouring a lighter liquid on top of a heavier one to create a layered effect?
• Which term refers to making drinks without a measuring device?
• Which is an example of a shooter mentioned in the material?
• Which cocktail uses 3 counts of Black Haus and 1 count of cranberry?
• WooWoo is a cocktail made with vodka, peach schnapps, and which juice?
• Which cocktail is described by Vodka and Kahlua?
• In muddling, what does it do?
• In bartending terms, "straight up" means:
• The Negroni is typically served in which vessel?
• Which cocktail is known as Liquid Heroin?
• Which action is not listed as part of end-of-shift closing duties?
• What is the term for mixing ingredients and ice in an electric blender?
• Which option best describes a respectful way to upsell a guest?
• Which cocktail uses vodka, tonic, and lime?
• What are the three essential tool categories every beginner bartender should have?
• Which cocktail is shaken and strained into a glass, using 6 count tequila, 2 count triple sec, 2 count lime juice, and sour mix?
• Which drink’s name uses space between words rather than a single word?
• Which cocktail includes Peach Schnapps, Apple Pucker, and Cranberry Juice?
• Which cocktail uses rum, lime juice, sugar, topped off with sour mix, shaken, lime garnish?
• Which drink's ingredients include orange juice and vodka according to the material?
• Which cocktail uses Green Apple Vodka, Apple Pucker, and Sour Mix?
• Which cocktail's ingredients include grapefruit juice as part of its list?
• Which tool is used to release essential oils from herbs or fruits in a cocktail?
• Which cocktail is made with Kahlua, vodka, and club soda?
• Which cocktail's name is spelled Daquiri and is a rum-based drink with sugar and lime?
• Which cocktail is built with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters with a cherry garnish?
• Which cocktail uses agave nectar as a sweetener?
• How do you build a Negroni in the proper order?
• Which cocktail lists olive juice and 8 count vodka with an olive garnish?
• What is the key principle behind a balanced sour cocktail?
• The term describing a non-alcoholic drink is:
• Which cocktail is "Always add lime with tonic"?
• Which list describes Black Russian ingredients?
• Which statement about pre-chilling glasses is NOT part of the recommended process?
• Which cocktail is made with rum, teaspoon of sugar, lime juice, and sour mix, and shaken?
• Which tool is used to measure small volumes of liquor, typically with 1 oz and 1.5 oz sides?
• Premium liquor refers to top-shelf options. Which statement best reflects this?
• What does the term 'Shake' describe in basic cocktail technique?
• Which cocktail uses cranberry juice as a mixer?
• Which cocktail is described as 4 counts of scotch, soda?
• What is the primary purpose of Liquor Row?
• How should you label an opened bottle to track freshness?
• What term describes chilling a glass by filling with ice and water before serving?
• Which cocktail includes vodka, orange juice, and a splash of cranberry juice?
• How should you verify a guest's age?
• What is the best practice for pre-chilling glasses?
• What is the standard base pour for most cocktails?
• Which cocktail is salted on the rim and garnished with lime?
• What term refers to a drink consumed quickly after a shooter, intended to ease strength or mask taste?
• How should you handle an opened bottle of vermouth to maximize its life?
• Which cocktail is described as containing pineapple juice and cranberry?
• What garnish is commonly served with a classic Martini?
• Which drink is described as containing scotch and soda?
• What garnish is traditionally used in an Old Fashioned?
• Which additive is commonly used to rim a glass for margaritas?
• Which cocktail uses vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice?
• Which list describes Godmother ingredients?
• To rim a glass properly, which method is correct?
• What is a mocktail?
• Which cocktail is built from Peach Schnapps, Apple Pucker, and Cranberry Juice?
• What is the role of dry vermouth in a Martini?
• Which cocktail's core ingredients include Vodka, Triple Sec, and Lime Juice?
• Which cocktail is typically served straight up with olives on top?
• Which garnish is commonly paired with gin or vodka drinks?
• Which statement best describes when you should shake a cocktail rather than stir it?
• Which cocktail is made with equal parts of Jägermeister, Rumple Minze, and Goldschlager?
• What type of ice is best for a stirred cocktail and why?
• What tool is used to muddle ingredients to release flavors such as mint in cocktails?
• Which martini style is characterized by very little vermouth?
• Which garnish is commonly paired with Manhattans and some sours?
• What term describes the non-alcoholic ingredients that accompany alcohol in drinks such as Coke?
• Which term refers to non-alcoholic components that accompany alcohol in drinks?
• Which cocktail includes vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, splash of sour mix, shaken, diet coke, lemon garnish (2 counts each)?
• Which cocktail is commonly served straight up with a cherry garnish and is built with whiskey and vermouth?
• A highball is a drink described as which?
• On the rocks meaning a drink is served with what?
• The term 'sour' in bar terminology refers to:
• Which cocktail is listed with no ingredients in the material?
• If a customer orders a drink neat, what does this indicate?
• Which cocktail combines 3 counts of Butterscotch Schnapps and 1 count of Baileys?
• Which cocktail is traditionally built in the serving glass and stirred?
• What term describes a drink order where the customer specifies both the liquor and the mixer?
• Which cocktail is described as a simple mix of vodka and tonic?
• Besides a maraschino cherry, what is another garnish sometimes used for a Manhattan?
• Which list describes the ingredients of the Rum and Coke?
• Which pouring method yields accuracy and consistency?
• Which cocktail uses Sambuca and Baileys?
• Which list describes Toasted Almond ingredients?
• Which statement about mocktails is accurate?
• What garnish is most common for a classic Manhattan?
• Which garnish is commonly paired with whiskey-based cocktails?
• What type of ice is best for a shaken, fruit-forward drink?
• The lemon twist garnish is created from the rind of which fruit?
• What term describes something added to a drink to enhance presentation or flavor?
• Toddy is:
• Which list correctly identifies the ingredients of Tequila Sunrise?
• What is the primary purpose of a bar spoon?
• Which cocktail uses Vodka, Peach Schnapps, and Cranberry Juice?
• Which cocktail is a vodka highball typically served with lime?
• Which drink is garnished with a Sugar-coated Lemon Wedge?
• What are the three ingredients of a classic Margarita?
• Name the tequila category aged 2-12 months.
• Why is the mixing glass placed on top of the shaker tin during shaking?
• Which tool is typically used to strain a shaken cocktail into a glass?
• The Speed Rack is:
• Kamikaze is built from vodka, triple sec, and which juice?
• What term describes a herbal alcoholic blend used to flavor cocktails, such as Angostura Bitters?
• Which base spirit is used in Tequila Sunrise?
• A shooter is defined as what type of serving?
• When is stirring preferred over shaking?
• Which list describes Kamikaze ingredients?
• Which cocktail includes lime as an ingredient?
• Which cocktail is prepared on the rocks without shaking?
• Which cocktail is muddled with lime wedges, 4/5 mint leaves, sugar, fresh lime juice, then mixed with 4 counts of Bacardi rum, shaken, topped with soda and mint garnish?
• Which cocktail is described as a citrusy, cranberry-laced drink often cited as a cosmopolitan?
• Which cocktail contains Baileys?
• Which statement about free pouring is true?
• What is the main difference of measured pouring?
• Which cocktail is made with vodka, sour mix, shaken, with club soda and garnished with cherry and orange?
• Which cocktail is typically shaken with ice and includes sloe gin, amaretto, and orange juice?
• Which cocktail is named for a Sicilian Kiss?
• Which cocktail uses berry vodka as the base spirit?
• What is the purpose of a float in cocktails?
• What closing duties should you perform at the end of a shift?
• Which cocktail is created by shaking with vermouth and vodka and served up with olives?
• Beyond chilling, how does ice influence a cocktail?
• Which ingredient is not a standard ingredient for a classic Margarita?
• Name two classic gin cocktails and their characteristic flavor profile.
• Which tequila category is typically unaged or lightly aged?
• What is a recommended approach when a guest requests a drink you cannot make due to missing ingredients?
• What is the term for when one alcohol sits on top of another in a shooter?
• What does FIFO stand for and why is it important in bar stock?
• Which sequence correctly describes the standard preparation of an Old Fashioned?
• What is the proper method for glassware sanitation before service?
• How should vermouth be stored after opening?
• Which cocktail uses equal parts sweet vermouth and dry vermouth with whiskey and bitters?
• How do highballs differ from Collins drinks in structure?
• A Twist is:
• Which cocktail is made with sloe gin, amaretto, soco, and orange juice?
• Which term describes adding olive juice to a martini, making it dirty?
• What should you do if a guest seems intoxicated?
• Campari contributes which flavor profile?
• A Virgin drink refers to:
• Which cocktail blends Southern Comfort with Amaretto?
• Which term would you use to describe a drink order that specifies the exact liquor and the mixer, e.g., Vodka and Cranberry?
• Liquor Row refers to:
• Which list describes White Russian ingredients?
• What is pour cost and why is it important?
• To correct a drink that tastes too sour, which adjustment is recommended?
• Lemon Drop features lemon-flavored vodka and a garnish consisting of which?
• What should you do if a guest is visibly intoxicated?
• What term describes a mix of alcohol and liqueurs with a mixer, often shaken?
• Which glass is typically used for Martinis and similar cocktails?
• In cocktail recipes, what does a 2:1:1 ratio typically indicate?
• Which cocktail is made with Vodka and Amaretto?
• What term describes chilling a glass by freezing water around it to create a frost layer?
• What technique is used to create layered liqueur cocktails?
• What is the purpose of a speed rack in a bar?
• Which term describes a few drops or a very small amount of an ingredient?
• Which tool is used to measure small volumes precisely in cocktails?
• Which cocktail uses whiskey (Dewar's), vermouth, bitters, and a cherry garnish?
• Which cocktail includes sloe gin, amaretto, soco, vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and a top off with orange juice (Sambuca float)?
• Sex on the Beach is typically made with vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry, and which juice?
• A well drink is defined as:
• Which is a reason to muddle ingredients in a cocktail?
• Which cocktail is described as a shot combining Southern Comfort and Lime?
• What does bitters contribute to a cocktail?
• Which list describes Godfather ingredients?
• When would you offer a mocktail?
• What term refers to an alcoholic bottled beverage with a variety of flavors?
• Where should a speed rack be located to maximize efficiency?
• What distinguishes bourbon from other whiskeys?
• Which cocktail is associated with a vodka and cranberry label in the material?
• What term describes the act of making a drink by starting with ice and building the drink?
• What does proof mean on alcohol labeling?
• Which cocktail is made with gin, sour mix, shaken, club soda, and garnished with cherry or orange?
• Which cocktail lists vodka, grapefruit juice, and cranberry juice?
• Sangria is best described as which type of cocktail?
• What does a dry shake accomplish?
• Which cocktail uses sloe gin with sour mix, ginger ale, and cherry garnish?
• Which cocktail is the straight-up version of a rum drink and includes sugar, rum, lime juice, topped off with sour mix?
• What is the base spirit and flavor balance of a Martini?
• What bar term means to make a drink by starting with ice and then building the drink by adding ingredients?