Columbia Bartending

Columbia Bartending Exam Questions And Answers define spirit (w/ 3 characteristics) 1) distilled alcoholic beverages 2) no sugar 3) at least 40% ABV 6 types of spirits Vodka, Gin, Rum, Agave, Whiskey, Brandy How is Vodka made Neutral grain or potato/fruit/sugar. fermented and then distilled. sometimes distilled multiple times to purify it more. How is gin made Neutral grain. Smoke-infused or steeped with juniper / botanicals (herb, root, citrus), then redistilled. ...

Columbia Bartending Exam Questions And Answers Vodka A clear, tasteless spirit made from neutral grains. Ex: Cosmo, LIT Gin A clear, dry/juniper berries tasting spirit made from neutral grains. Ex: Martini, Tom Collins, or LIT Rum A clear to dark, sugary tasting spirit made from molasses. Ex: Malibu Bay Breeze, Daiquiri, Mojito, Mai Tai, or LIT Tequila A clear to dark, firey spirit made from blue agave. Ex: Margarita or LIT Triple Sec A clear, orange tasting spirit made...

Columbia Bartending Exam Questions And Answers The Dram Shop Act The bar and the bartender is held liable if they serve an underage person or someone who is too intoxicated and if they pose a danger to others, themselves, or commit a crime. Standard Drink (General) 14 grams of pure alcohol (.5 fluid ounces) Standard Drink (Beer) 12 oz 4-5% alcohol Malt liquors and craft brews tend to have higher percentage. Standard Drink (Liquor) 1.5 oz shot Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, Whis...

Columbia Bartending Exam Questions And Answers Definition of the Dram Shop Act you must make sure people don't drive drunk or endanger themselves, and you cannot serve someone who is visibly intoxicated Definition of Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) The amount of alcohol in the bloodstream, measured as a percentage Six main factors affecting BAC sex/hormone levels, metabolism, size/weight, food consumption, rate of alcohol consumption, ABV/proof, medication/drugs J.I.R.C. - Judgm...

Columbia Bartending Exam Questions And Answers What is a cocktail? any alcoholic beverage that mixes 2 or more ingredients Built Drinks - made by pouring drink components over ice in the glass the drink will be served in - minimal dilution and the ice chills the drink as it sits - stirring increases the rate of chilling Shaken Drinks - made by pouring drink components into a shaking tin with ice - better suited for drinks with many components Purpose of measuring ingred...