(NEWEST 2026-2027) ABC BARTENDING SCHOOL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What garnish is used on all tonic drinks? A Lime Wedge ANSWER
Is Southern Comfort a liquor or liqueur, and what is its flavor? The response
Peaches and whisky. Liqueur
What distinguishes the speed rack from call brands? The response Brands of
speed rack are less costly.
A flag: what is it? ANSWER : Cherry and Orange Wedge
How often do you shake a drink? ANSWER 3-5
Before adding carbonated drinks, why shake the drink? The response
Carbonated drinks lose their flavor when shaken.
What is the name of the area where the bartender prepares drinks? Bartender
Station ANSWER
What are the two sorts of vermouth? The response Sweet/Dry Fortified Wine
Identify the four orange-tasting liqueurs: Cointreau, Blue Curacao, Grand
Marnier, and Triple Sec.
What distinguishes a Rum and Coke from a Cuba Libra? The response Rum and
coke with no garnishes, while Cuba Libra has a lime wedge.
Which beverages do you mix bitters and fruit into? ANSWER Mojito, Mint
Julep, and Old Fashioned
What is meant by "on the rocks"? The response includes ice.
How is a glass chilled? The response Before adding the drink itself, let the ice
and water in the glass settle for a while.
, In a martini, what does "perfect" mean? The response contains both dry and
sweet vermouth.
Name the speed rack's order. ANSWER Orange juice, cranberry juice, sour
mix, pineapple juice, cream, grapefruit juice, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec,
whisky
What makes liqueur different from liquor? The response Alcohol: 80 percent or
more
Liqueur: Less than 80 proof
What is meant by "throw away"? The response means to coat a glass and then
discard it, like in a dry maritini.
What is meant by "to float"? The response to add the beverage once it has been
combined and transferred into a glass.
Which counts are 1/2, 1, 1 1/2, and 2? The response Three, six, nine, and twelve
seconds
What does the phrase "served up" mean? The response does not include ice.
How should brandy be poured? The response Pour half an ounce, then tip the
glass to see if the liquid stops at the glass's edge.
How long is the shelf life of draft beer? 30 days to respond
Identify the three categories into which still wines are separated: Red, White,
Rose (Pink) is the response.
What "fermented substance" is used to make beer? The response Grain
fermentation
What kind of "fermented substance" is used to make wine? The response Yeast
and fruits
How long is the shelf life of canned or bottled beer if stored correctly? The
response Six months
What's another term for sparkling wine? ANSWER Champagne
Which liquor should be used first in layered drinks? The response The weakest
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CORRECT ANSWERS
What garnish is used on all tonic drinks? A Lime Wedge ANSWER
Is Southern Comfort a liquor or liqueur, and what is its flavor? The response
Peaches and whisky. Liqueur
What distinguishes the speed rack from call brands? The response Brands of
speed rack are less costly.
A flag: what is it? ANSWER : Cherry and Orange Wedge
How often do you shake a drink? ANSWER 3-5
Before adding carbonated drinks, why shake the drink? The response
Carbonated drinks lose their flavor when shaken.
What is the name of the area where the bartender prepares drinks? Bartender
Station ANSWER
What are the two sorts of vermouth? The response Sweet/Dry Fortified Wine
Identify the four orange-tasting liqueurs: Cointreau, Blue Curacao, Grand
Marnier, and Triple Sec.
What distinguishes a Rum and Coke from a Cuba Libra? The response Rum and
coke with no garnishes, while Cuba Libra has a lime wedge.
Which beverages do you mix bitters and fruit into? ANSWER Mojito, Mint
Julep, and Old Fashioned
What is meant by "on the rocks"? The response includes ice.
How is a glass chilled? The response Before adding the drink itself, let the ice
and water in the glass settle for a while.
, In a martini, what does "perfect" mean? The response contains both dry and
sweet vermouth.
Name the speed rack's order. ANSWER Orange juice, cranberry juice, sour
mix, pineapple juice, cream, grapefruit juice, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec,
whisky
What makes liqueur different from liquor? The response Alcohol: 80 percent or
more
Liqueur: Less than 80 proof
What is meant by "throw away"? The response means to coat a glass and then
discard it, like in a dry maritini.
What is meant by "to float"? The response to add the beverage once it has been
combined and transferred into a glass.
Which counts are 1/2, 1, 1 1/2, and 2? The response Three, six, nine, and twelve
seconds
What does the phrase "served up" mean? The response does not include ice.
How should brandy be poured? The response Pour half an ounce, then tip the
glass to see if the liquid stops at the glass's edge.
How long is the shelf life of draft beer? 30 days to respond
Identify the three categories into which still wines are separated: Red, White,
Rose (Pink) is the response.
What "fermented substance" is used to make beer? The response Grain
fermentation
What kind of "fermented substance" is used to make wine? The response Yeast
and fruits
How long is the shelf life of canned or bottled beer if stored correctly? The
response Six months
What's another term for sparkling wine? ANSWER Champagne
Which liquor should be used first in layered drinks? The response The weakest
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