Deck 12: Mixology: The Art and Science of the Cocktail

Question 1

Martinis that are placed in a metal tin and shaken indicate which drink making technique:

A) stirred
B) shaken
C) blended
D) on the rocks

Answer 1

shaken

Question 2

A drink-making technique that is used to extract maximum oils and flavors from fresh ingredients such as citrus fruits and herbs. The ingredient(s) can be crushed directly in a mixing glass with the use of the back end of a bar spoon.

A) Shaking
B) Muddling
C) Layering
D) Blending

Answer 2

Muddling

Question 3

A Tom Collins is made with which of the following spirit:

A) gin
B) rum
C) vodka
D) whiskey

Answer 3

gin

Question 4

A screwdriver is made with which of the following spirit:

A) whiskey
B) rum
C) vodka
D) gin

Question 5

In molecular mixology, the process of transforming liquid into a small shape that is coated with an extremely delicate gel membrane is known as?

A) Emulsification
B) Gels
C) Spherification
D) Layering

Question 6

Free-pouring does not require the use of a jigger or other measuring device.

Question 7

Efficient bar set-up requires that spirits contained in the speed rack be assembled in a specific, pre-determined order.

Question 8

Brandy is the base spirit for a classic sidecar cocktail?

Question 9

What are bitters? Identify its two main types and purpose.

Question 10

What is vermouth? Identify its two main types.

Question 11

The term mixology can mean several things, why do you think that many practicing bartenders do not prefer to be called, mixologists?