Hec 85 Bartending Quiz
Hey bartenders! Use this quiz to test your bartending knowledge, and see how that studying has paid off so far! Please don't use your bartender training manuals when doing the quiz. It's just for fun, but I would like to see who completed the quiz, so please enter your name.
Have fun, and keep studying! See you all soon.
Megan
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What ingredient is missing in this Long Island Iced Tea?RumGinVodkaSour MixCoke
- A.
Tequila
- B.
Triple Sec
- C.
Lime juice
- D.
Whiskey
- E.
Water
Correct Answer
B. Triple SecExplanation
Triple Sec is the missing ingredient in the Long Island Iced Tea. This cocktail typically includes rum, gin, vodka, sour mix, and coke, but it also requires Triple Sec to give it a citrusy and sweet flavor. Triple Sec is an orange-flavored liqueur that adds depth and balance to the drink. Without it, the Long Island Iced Tea would lack the necessary complexity and taste.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following juice pairs are in a Sea Breeze?
- A.
Grapefruit and cranberry
- B.
Pineapple and cranberry
- C.
Grapefruit and pineapple
- D.
Orange and pineapple
- E.
Orange and cranberry
Correct Answer
A. Grapefruit and cranberryExplanation
A Sea Breeze cocktail typically consists of vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice. Therefore, the correct answer is "Grapefruit and cranberry" as these two juices are the main ingredients in a Sea Breeze cocktail.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the following juice pairs are in a Sex on the Beach?
- A.
Grapefruit and cranberry
- B.
Pineapple and cranberry
- C.
Grapefruit and pineapple
- D.
Orange and pineapple
- E.
Orange and cranberry
Correct Answer
E. Orange and cranberryExplanation
Sex on the Beach is a popular cocktail that typically includes vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice. Therefore, the correct answer is "Orange and cranberry" because these are the two juices that are commonly used in the cocktail.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What does a martini ordered "dirty" mean?
- A.
No vermouth
- B.
Substitute dry with sweet vermouth
- C.
Little vermouth
- D.
Adding olive brine
- E.
Adding extra vodka/gin
Correct Answer
D. Adding olive brineExplanation
Ordering a martini "dirty" means adding olive brine to the drink. This adds a salty and briny flavor to the martini, enhancing its taste.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of these juice and juice container color combinations is correct?
- A.
Yellow, pineapple juice
- B.
Clear, water
- C.
Yellow, cranberry juice
- D.
Red, cranberry juice
- E.
Red, grenadine
Correct Answer
C. Yellow, cranberry juiceExplanation
Because cranberry juice makes you pee! Well, at least that's a good way to remember it =)Rate this question:
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- 6.
What garnish, if any, should you use for a Gin and Tonic?
- A.
Lime
- B.
Lemon
- C.
Cherry
- D.
Cherry and orange slice
- E.
No garnish
Correct Answer
A. LimeExplanation
A Gin and Tonic is traditionally garnished with a slice of lime. The citrus flavor of the lime complements the botanical notes of the gin, enhancing the overall taste of the cocktail. The lime also adds a refreshing and aromatic element to the drink.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is a Greyhound?
- A.
A type of garnish with a cherry and orange slice
- B.
A drink with vodka, grapefruit juice, and sour mix
- C.
A Salty Dog with no salt rim
- D.
A type of mixing glass
- E.
A type of salt with red pepper
Correct Answer
C. A Salty Dog with no salt rimExplanation
A Greyhound is a drink made with vodka, grapefruit juice, and sour mix. It is similar to a Salty Dog, but without the salt rim.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following juices is added to a Tequila Sunset?
- A.
Orange
- B.
Pineapple
- C.
Cranberry
- D.
Grapefruit
Correct Answer
B. PineappleExplanation
Pineapple juice is added to a Tequila Sunset.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What’s the difference between a Fuzzy Navel and a Hairy Navel?
- A.
A Fuzzy Navel has Peach Schnapps and a Hairy Navel doesn’t.
- B.
A Fuzzy Navel has vodka and a Hairy Navel doesn’t.
- C.
A Hairy Navel has Peach Schnapps and a Fuzzy Navel doesn’t.
- D.
A Hairy Navel has vodka and a Fuzzy Navel doesn’t.
Correct Answer
D. A Hairy Navel has vodka and a Fuzzy Navel doesn’t.Explanation
A Fuzzy Navel is a cocktail that contains Peach Schnapps but does not contain vodka. On the other hand, a Hairy Navel is a cocktail that contains vodka but does not contain Peach Schnapps. Therefore, the difference between a Fuzzy Navel and a Hairy Navel is that a Hairy Navel has vodka while a Fuzzy Navel does not.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is a Tom Collins?
- A.
Vodka, Sprite (Sierra Mist)
- B.
Gin, sour mix, and club soda
- C.
Whiskey, water
- D.
Amaretto, sour mix, and a splash of Coke (Pepsi)
Correct Answer
B. Gin, sour mix, and club sodaExplanation
A Tom Collins is a cocktail made with gin, sour mix, and club soda.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which of the following is a “Perfect” Manhattan?
- A.
Vodka, sweet and dry vermouth, olive brine
- B.
Whiskey, sweet and dry vermouth
- C.
Gin only
- D.
Vodka, dry vermouth, splash of club soda
Correct Answer
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