COLUMBIA BARTENDING QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Slicing a Fruit ✅✅ANSW-1. Cut off both ends of the fruit with a sharp knife
2. Stand the fruit on its newly flat side and cut the fruit in half from top to bottom
3. Run the knife down the inside without cutting through the fruit
4. Place the fruit flesh-side down and cut small slices along its width.
Sinking ✅✅ANSW-To create an aesthetic effect
grenadine creates the effect of the sunrise
Highballs ✅✅ANSW-drinks made with 1-2 different liquors and at least one non-alcoholic mixer.
Ratio of liquor: 1:4
2/3 full of ice
should be stirred if mixer is juice
left to self-stir if mixer is carbonated
Highball glass ✅✅ANSW-holds 8-12 oz of liquid
Set up of the bar ✅✅ANSW-the top bar- oddly shaped bottles and rarely used ingredients
the middle bar- customer's eye level and contains high-end liquors and items being pushed by the
bar
the bottom bar- holds most liqueurs, syrups and other frequently used ingredients
beneath the bar( the well)- the speed rack, sinks, ice, a dishwasher, and drying stations
Liqueurs ✅✅ANSW-schnapps or cordials
added sugar after distillation
ABV- 15-20%
Amaretto ✅✅ANSW-Liqueur
, sweet and nutty
almond-flavored
produced in Saronno, Italy
made from apricot pits and almonds
Aperol ✅✅ANSW-Liqueur
flavored with bitter oranges, rhubarb, and other herbs
intense and unique flavor
light deep orange color
Bailey's Irish Cream ✅✅ANSW-Liqueur
chocolaty creamer
made from dairy cream, irish whiskey, and natural flavors
does not spoil
Campari ✅✅ANSW-bitter liqueur
alcohol content- 20-30%
flavored with herbs and fruit
intense flavor
unique dark red color
Chambord ✅✅ANSW-raspberry liqueur
made from raspberries and honey
Crème de Menthe ✅✅ANSW-made from mint and spearmint
green and clear varieties
Frangelico ✅✅ANSW-noisette liqueur
flavored with cocoa and vanilla
yellowish brown color
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Slicing a Fruit ✅✅ANSW-1. Cut off both ends of the fruit with a sharp knife
2. Stand the fruit on its newly flat side and cut the fruit in half from top to bottom
3. Run the knife down the inside without cutting through the fruit
4. Place the fruit flesh-side down and cut small slices along its width.
Sinking ✅✅ANSW-To create an aesthetic effect
grenadine creates the effect of the sunrise
Highballs ✅✅ANSW-drinks made with 1-2 different liquors and at least one non-alcoholic mixer.
Ratio of liquor: 1:4
2/3 full of ice
should be stirred if mixer is juice
left to self-stir if mixer is carbonated
Highball glass ✅✅ANSW-holds 8-12 oz of liquid
Set up of the bar ✅✅ANSW-the top bar- oddly shaped bottles and rarely used ingredients
the middle bar- customer's eye level and contains high-end liquors and items being pushed by the
bar
the bottom bar- holds most liqueurs, syrups and other frequently used ingredients
beneath the bar( the well)- the speed rack, sinks, ice, a dishwasher, and drying stations
Liqueurs ✅✅ANSW-schnapps or cordials
added sugar after distillation
ABV- 15-20%
Amaretto ✅✅ANSW-Liqueur
, sweet and nutty
almond-flavored
produced in Saronno, Italy
made from apricot pits and almonds
Aperol ✅✅ANSW-Liqueur
flavored with bitter oranges, rhubarb, and other herbs
intense and unique flavor
light deep orange color
Bailey's Irish Cream ✅✅ANSW-Liqueur
chocolaty creamer
made from dairy cream, irish whiskey, and natural flavors
does not spoil
Campari ✅✅ANSW-bitter liqueur
alcohol content- 20-30%
flavored with herbs and fruit
intense flavor
unique dark red color
Chambord ✅✅ANSW-raspberry liqueur
made from raspberries and honey
Crème de Menthe ✅✅ANSW-made from mint and spearmint
green and clear varieties
Frangelico ✅✅ANSW-noisette liqueur
flavored with cocoa and vanilla
yellowish brown color
