abc bartending exam
Speed rack - ANS-Vodka, gin, rum,tequila,triple sec, whiskey
Vodka - ANS-Most popular liquor in America. Originally from Poland, & was first made
with potatoes.
Gin - ANS-Originally from London. Originally made to be used for medicine. Never
shake gin it will bruise.
Rum - ANS-Made of sugar cane. Sweeter tasting liquor,comes from the islands.
Tequila - ANS-Only called tequila if it comes from tequila,Mexico. Made from agave
plant, the purer the better the tequila
Triple sec - ANS-Orange flavored liqueur used to flavor drinks
Tennessee whiskey - ANS-Aged 1-3 years; Jack Daniels.
Kentucky bourbon whiskey - ANS-Aged 3-5 years; Evan Williams.
Scotch whiskey - ANS-From Scotland, aged for a minimum of 10 years.
Liquor - ANS-80 proof or more.
Liqueur - ANS-80 proof or less; flavored with real fruit.
Neat - ANS-Liquor served straight from the bottle to the glass
Perfect - ANS-Using both types of vermouth.
Rocks - ANS-drink served with ice
Served up - ANS-Drink served chilled, strained, without ice
Float - ANS-Drink layering technique; layer darkest to lightest. Means to pour over the
top.
1/2 ounce - ANS-3 count
, 1 ounce - ANS-6 count
1 1/2 ounce - ANS-9 count
2 ounce - ANS-12 count
Speed rack juices & mixers - ANS-Sour mix, pineapple, grapefruit, cranberry, Orange,
cream(half&half),or Apple.
Other common bar ingredients - ANS-Sweetened lime juice, & grenadine(sweetened
cherry juice).
Butterfly - ANS-Whole slice of orange with a cherry
Flag - ANS-Quarter slice of orange with a cherry.
4 types of licorice liqueurs - ANS-Anisette, Galliano, Ouzo, Sambuca.
4 types of orange liquers - ANS-Cointreau, Blue Curacao, Grand Marnier, Triple Sec.
Grand Marnier - ANS-Orange liqueur; ALWAYS 80 proof.
Sloe Gin - ANS-Strawberry liqueur that is pink in color.
Southern comfort - ANS-Whiskey & peaches flavored liqueur. Usually 70 proof, but also
comes in 100 proof.
Creme de cacao - ANS-Chocolate liqueur,that comes both dark (bc=brown chocolate)
and light (wc= white chocolate).
Martinis& Manhattans mixing method - ANS-Shaken, stirred, or swirled; doesn't come
with ice.
Martini & Manhattans glassware - ANS-Martini glass
Vermouth - ANS-Fortified wine that is used in most original martinis, two different types
one sweet one dry.
Dry vermouth - ANS-Used on all clear liquors.
Speed rack - ANS-Vodka, gin, rum,tequila,triple sec, whiskey
Vodka - ANS-Most popular liquor in America. Originally from Poland, & was first made
with potatoes.
Gin - ANS-Originally from London. Originally made to be used for medicine. Never
shake gin it will bruise.
Rum - ANS-Made of sugar cane. Sweeter tasting liquor,comes from the islands.
Tequila - ANS-Only called tequila if it comes from tequila,Mexico. Made from agave
plant, the purer the better the tequila
Triple sec - ANS-Orange flavored liqueur used to flavor drinks
Tennessee whiskey - ANS-Aged 1-3 years; Jack Daniels.
Kentucky bourbon whiskey - ANS-Aged 3-5 years; Evan Williams.
Scotch whiskey - ANS-From Scotland, aged for a minimum of 10 years.
Liquor - ANS-80 proof or more.
Liqueur - ANS-80 proof or less; flavored with real fruit.
Neat - ANS-Liquor served straight from the bottle to the glass
Perfect - ANS-Using both types of vermouth.
Rocks - ANS-drink served with ice
Served up - ANS-Drink served chilled, strained, without ice
Float - ANS-Drink layering technique; layer darkest to lightest. Means to pour over the
top.
1/2 ounce - ANS-3 count
, 1 ounce - ANS-6 count
1 1/2 ounce - ANS-9 count
2 ounce - ANS-12 count
Speed rack juices & mixers - ANS-Sour mix, pineapple, grapefruit, cranberry, Orange,
cream(half&half),or Apple.
Other common bar ingredients - ANS-Sweetened lime juice, & grenadine(sweetened
cherry juice).
Butterfly - ANS-Whole slice of orange with a cherry
Flag - ANS-Quarter slice of orange with a cherry.
4 types of licorice liqueurs - ANS-Anisette, Galliano, Ouzo, Sambuca.
4 types of orange liquers - ANS-Cointreau, Blue Curacao, Grand Marnier, Triple Sec.
Grand Marnier - ANS-Orange liqueur; ALWAYS 80 proof.
Sloe Gin - ANS-Strawberry liqueur that is pink in color.
Southern comfort - ANS-Whiskey & peaches flavored liqueur. Usually 70 proof, but also
comes in 100 proof.
Creme de cacao - ANS-Chocolate liqueur,that comes both dark (bc=brown chocolate)
and light (wc= white chocolate).
Martinis& Manhattans mixing method - ANS-Shaken, stirred, or swirled; doesn't come
with ice.
Martini & Manhattans glassware - ANS-Martini glass
Vermouth - ANS-Fortified wine that is used in most original martinis, two different types
one sweet one dry.
Dry vermouth - ANS-Used on all clear liquors.
