Bartender Certification Mixology Fundamentals 2

Question 1

What is the 'sour' component in a classic sour cocktail formula?

Accepted Answer

Fresh citrus juice (lemon or lime)

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Simple syrup

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Angostura bitters

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Soda water

Question 2

What does 'muddling' accomplish in cocktail making?

Accepted Answer

Extracts oils, juices, and flavors from fresh ingredients like herbs and fruit

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Cools the drink rapidly

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Strains ice from the drink

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Creates carbonation

Question 3

What is the function of simple syrup in cocktails?

Accepted Answer

To provide a uniform, easily dissolvable sweetness

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To add carbonation

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To add bitterness and complexity

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To preserve freshness of citrus juice

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a 'built' cocktail (assembled directly in the serving glass)?

Accepted Answer

Old Fashioned

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Margarita

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Daiquiri

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Cosmopolitan

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'float' in a cocktail?

Accepted Answer

To layer a small amount of a spirit or liqueur on top of the drink for aroma and visual effect

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To add carbonation to the bottom of the drink

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To keep the ice from melting

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To prevent the glass from tipping over

Question 6

What is 'dry shaking' and when is it used?

Accepted Answer

Shaking a drink with no ice to emulsify protein-based ingredients before adding ice

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Shaking a drink using dry ice for carbonation

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A technique for making cocktails with no liquid ingredients

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Shaking a drink over a flame