Bartender Certification Cocktail Recipes and Techniques 2

Question 1

What are the three classic components of a Negroni?

Accepted Answer

Gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari

Answer

Vodka, triple sec, and lime juice

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Rum, lime juice, and sugar

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Tequila, orange juice, and grenadine

Question 2

What is the correct preparation method for a Mojito?

Accepted Answer

Muddle mint and lime, add rum and sugar, top with soda water over ice

Answer

Shake all ingredients and strain into a martini glass

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Blend with ice until smooth

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Layer in a shot glass

Question 3

Which spirit is the base of a Moscow Mule?

Accepted Answer

Vodka

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Bourbon

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Gin

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Tequila

Question 4

What is the difference between a 'Tom Collins' and a 'John Collins'?

Accepted Answer

A Tom Collins uses gin; a John Collins uses bourbon or whiskey

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They are identical cocktails with different names

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A Tom Collins uses rum; a John Collins uses vodka

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Tom Collins is served frozen; John Collins is served on the rocks

Question 5

What garnish is traditional for a classic Gin and Tonic?

Accepted Answer

Lime wedge or cucumber slice

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Maraschino cherry

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Orange wheel

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Celery stalk

Question 6

Which cocktail is traditionally served in a salt-rimmed glass?

Accepted Answer

Margarita

Answer

Cosmopolitan

Answer

Gimlet

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