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1A spirit is defined as a distilled alcoholic beverage that has at least:
- A20% alcohol content
- B2% sugar content
- C40% alcohol content
- D10% water content
2Which of the following is NOT classified as a spirit?
- AVodka
- BTequila
- CCognac
- DCointreau
3What type of spirit is Cognac?
- ABrandy
- BWhisky
- CGin
- DRum
4Which of the following statements about spirits is NOT correct?
- AVodka is a spirit made from grain
- BTequila is a spirit made from apples
- CRum is distilled from sugar cane
- DBrandy is distilled from grape juice
5Which of the following statements is NOT true about vodka?
- AIt is odourless and tasteless
- BIt is filtered through charcoal
- CIt is used to make a Margarita
- DIt originates from Poland
6Which of the following statements is NOT true about gin?
- AThe flavour comes from juniper berries
- BIt originated in Holland in the 16th century
- CIt is used in Martinis
- DLondon Dry Gin has to be made in London
7Which of the following statements is NOT true about tequila?
- AIt is made from fermented agave juice
- BIt is used to make a Pina Colada
- CIt is produced only in Mexico
- DA single shot of tequila is often served with salt and a slice of lime
8Which of the following statements is NOT true about single malt whisky?
- AIt is distilled at a single distillery
- BThe only ingredients are malted barley, yeast and water
- CIt is produced in Scotland, Ireland and Japan
- DJohnny Walker is a famous brand of single malt whisky
9Whisky OR Whiskey?
Scottish and Canadian distillers typically spell whisky without an "e", while Irish and American distillers include the "e".
- ATrue
- BFalse
10Which type of whisky has a smoky taste as a result of its exposure to smoke caused from peat fires?
- ACanadian
- BBourbon
- CScotch
- DRye
11What is the final step in whisky production?
- AMalting
- BFermenting
- CDistilling
- DAging
12A well stocked bar requires a variety of glassware.
What is another name for a snifter?
- AA flute
- BA balloon
- CA shot glass
- DA highball glass
13What is the name of a spirit drink served by itself and at room temperature?
- ANeat
- BBlended
- CStraight up
- DOn the rocks
14In addition to ice, what 3 ingredients provide the basis for most mixed drinks?
- AAlcohol, juice and garnish
- BAlcohol, cola and fruit
- CAlcohol, mixer and garnish
- DAlcohol, mixer and fruit
15Which ingredient is NOT used to produce rum?
- ASugar beet
- BSugar cane juice
- CMolasses
- DHoney
16What makes one martini drink drier than another?
- AThe shape of the ice cubes
- BThe amount of tonic in the drink
- CThe use of Dutch versus English gin
- DThe amount of vermouth in each drink
17When storing spirits ensure the bottles are stored:
- AIn a clean and dry area
- BUpright on shelving
- CIn a temperature range of 13°C -16°C
- DAll of these answers are correct
18A highball glass is used to serve "tall" cocktails such as a:
- ATequila Sunrise
- BMargarita
- CManhattan
- DGrasshopper
19A Cosmopolitan is a cocktail made with:
- AVodka
- BGin
- CBrandy
- DRum
20Garnishes are often added to mixed drinks before serving.
Which of the following is added to a Mojito?
- ALime wedge, mint sprig
- BOlive, cocktail cherry
- CCelery stick, cucumber slice
- DLemon twist, pineapple wedge
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- Created on 31 Aug 2017 · updated on 31 Aug 2017
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