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| vodka Smirnoff, Grey Goose, Stolichanya aka “Stoli”, Absolut, and Ketel One |
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| These vodkas fall into the “Call” category as the customer will tell you if they prefer an “Absolut and tonic”, or a “Grey Goose and Soda”. Compared to if a customer asked for a “vodka and cranberry” in which case this would fall into the cheap well drinks ordered when not specified by the customer. |
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| Vodka can be made from many substances some of which include wheat, rye, beets, corn, potatoes and sugar cane |
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| grain based vodkas tend to be smoother than the harsher tasting vegetable based ones and are thus more pleasant when drinking. |
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| Gin is a very popular clear liquor obtained by distilling grain mash with juniper berries. |
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| Distilled gin is produced exclusively by redistilling ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin with an initial strength of 96% ABV (the azeotrope of water and ethanol) in stills traditionally used for gin, in the presence of juniper berries and of other natural botanicals, provided that the juniper taste is predominant. Gin obtained simply by adding essences or flavorings to ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin is not distilled gin. |
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| Tanqueray, Beefeater, Gordon’s, Bombay Saphire, Gilbeys,Seagram’s, BOLS, Hendricks |
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| all are referred to as a “call”, or also can be used in some cases as the “house” Gin of the establishment. Bombay Saphire is the exception, and is a “Top Shelf” Gin. |
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| A well known gin cocktail is the martini, traditionally made with |
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| Popular Rum brands include |
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| Bacardi, Captain Morgan, Tanduay, Mcdowell’s, and Myer’s |
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| Rum is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane byproducts, such as molasses, or directly from sugarcane juice, by a process of fermentation and distillation. |
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| The majority of the world’s rum production occurs in the Caribbean and Latin America. |
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| Light rums are commonly used in cocktails, whereas “golden” and “dark” rums were typically consumed individually (i.e., “straight” or “neat”) or used for cooking, but are now commonly consumed with mixers. Premium rums are also available, made to be consumed either straight or iced. |
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| are amber colored, medium bodied, have more of a taste than light rum, and mid=way between the light and dark stuff. Amber coloring comes from the aging of the rum in charred white oak barrels, the by product of bourbon whiskey. |
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| Dark rums, also known by their particular color, such as brown, black, or red rums, are classes a grade darker than gold rums. |
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| They are usually made from caramelized sugar or molasses. They are generally aged longer, in heavily charred barrels, giving them much stronger flavors than either light or gold rums, and hints of spices can be detected, along with a strong molasses or caramel overtone. They commonly provide substance in rum drinks, as well as color. |
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| Premium rums, as with other sipping spirits such as Cognac and Scotch, are in a special market category. These are generally from boutique brands that sell carefully produced and aged rums. They have more character and flavor than their “mixing” counterparts and are generally consumed straight. |
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| Overproof rums are much higher than the standard 40% ABV [80 proof], with many as high as 75% [150 proof] to 80% [160 proof] available. One example is Bacardi 151, they are usually used in mixed drinks. |
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| Tequila is not only a very popular liquor that we all know and love, but actually the name of the city in Mexico where the agave plants are grown that are used to make “tequila”. |
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| The city of Tequila is 40 miles northwest of Guadalajara, and in the highlands (Los Altos) of the north western Mexican state of Jalisco. |
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| Although tequila is a kind of mezcal, modern tequila differs somewhat in the method of its production, in the use of ONLY blue agave plants, as well as in its regional specificity. |
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| “tequila” can only be produced in Mexico, although by agreement bulk amounts can be shipped to be bottled in the U.S |
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| The two basic categories of tequila are mixtos and 100% agave. |
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| Mixtos use both glucose and fructose sugars. Tequilas with less than 100% blue agave are considered “mixtos”. |
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| Contrary to what the general public is aware of Worms are prohibited in Tequila bottles but may be present in Mezcal. |
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| By law worms are prohibited in Tequila bottles, Agave Snout Weevil or the caterpillar phase only may be in Mezcal bottles. |
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| Tequila is usually bottled in one of four categories: |
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| Blanco, Resposado, Anejo, Extra Anejo |
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| The most popular drink in the USA thanks to tequila, is the margarita. A few of the most popular brands in this category are Patron, Don Julio, Avion, 1800, and Jose Cuervo |
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| (Jose Cuervo is a mixto and NOT considered quality or made with 100% agave like the others) |
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| Blanco , white , or silver: white spirit, unaged and bottled or stored immediately after distillation, or aged less than two months in stainless steel or neutral oak barrels |
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| Reposado or rested: aged a minimum of two months, but less than a year in oak barrels of any size |
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| Añejo means aged or vintaged: aged a minimum of one year, but less than three years in small oak barrels |
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| Extra Añejo means extra aged: aged a minimum of three years in oak barrels, this category was established in March 2006 |
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TRUE OR FALSE
THERE ARE FOUR TYPES OF TEQUILA |
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BLANCO
REPOSADO
ANEJO
EXTRA ANEJO |
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| THE MARGARITA IS THE MOST POPULAR DRINK IN THE USA |
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| of liquor, made from fermented grain mash. Different grains are used for different varieties, including barley, malted barley, rye, malted rye, wheat, and corn. Whiskey is typically aged in wooden casks, made generally of charred white oak. |
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| Just as beer has a wide variety of styles, whiskey has a number of styles that all fall within this broad description. Such as, Irish Whisky, Scotch Whiskey, Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Blended Scotch Whiskey, Bourbon Whiskey, Tennessee Whiskey, Rye Whiskey, and Canadian Whisky. |
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| Remember that the word whiskey is an umbrella term, categories like single malt Scotch or Bourbon have much stricter rules and regulations (Bourbon is an American Whiskey made primarily from corn). |
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| Jameson is one of the best-selling Irish whiskies. It is a blended whiskey made by the Midleton distillery, one of only four distilleries that makes Irish whiskey. Bushmills is the other most popular Irish Whiskey. |
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| Some of the other more popular brands you may have heard |
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| Jack Daniels (JD is the world’s best selling whiskey, technically it’s not a bourbon due to its filtration process, It’s proper name is a “Tennessee Whiskey”), Johnnie Walker, Canadian Club, and Makers MarkJim Beam is Bourbon (JB is the most popular bourbon), Johnnie Walker is blended Scotch and Glenlivet is single malt Scotch. |
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| When spelling the word, generally Scotland, Canada, and Japan use |
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| Whisky. While the US and Ireland use Whiskey. |
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| True whiskey drinkers will order there drink “neat” as it’s the best way to |
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| absorb the aromas and taste the flavors. |
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| 1.Whiskey is very popluar, if a customer asks for a shot you MUST ask which brand they prefer. |
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| 2.The world's best selling whiskey is |
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| 3.TRUE whiskey drinkers will order there drink |
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| 4.To age whiskey when creating it, it's done in wooden casks. |
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| LIQUEURS/CORDIAL often begin with a base liquor, which could be anything from a neutral grain alcohol to a brandy, whiskey, or rum. Sugar is added too the base along with a mix of herbs, fruits or spices depending on the desired result and flavor. |
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| Liqueurs are not usually aged for any great length of time (although their base spirit may be), but may undergo resting stages during their production in order to allow the various flavors to “marry” into a harmonious blend. |
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| Frangelico, Chambord, Amaretto, Sambuca, Galliano, Kahlua, Bailey’s, Drambuie, and Midori. Some call brand liqueurs include Grand Marnier (triple sec), Cointreau (triple sec), Jagermeister, Rumpleminze, Southern Comfort, Cherry Brandy, Puckers (All flavors), and Peach Schnapps. |
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| The 4 main ingredients in beer are |
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| Water, Malted Barley, Hops, and Yeast. |
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Budweiser, Coors, Miller, Busch, and Michelob
Corona, Heineken, Guinness, Modelo, Stella Artois, Dos Equis, and Newcastle |
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| Other major types of beer are namely Ales and lagers. The major difference in these 2 types of beer is. |
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| the level of temperature at which the alcoholic drink is fermented. Note that Ales are fermented at hotter temperatures 65-75°F while Lagers are fermented at cooler temperatures ranging 46-55°F. The second dissimilarity is the form of yeast applied in the fermentation method. Ales typically makes use of top fermenting yeast which floats to the beer surface for the initial couple of days and then settles at the base while Lagers make use of bottom fermenting yeast which settles without necessarily floating to the surface |
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| Lambic is another major type of beer although it is far less popular than Ales or Lagers. |
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| Lambic uses wild yeast for fermentation |
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| Ales are sweet, tasty beers (like Blue Moon for example ). |
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| They come in different color shades ranging from pale gold to shady, rich brown color based on the grains applied in the brewing procedure |
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| Amber Ale – Belongs under the Belgian Ale. |
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| They are sweeter due to their excess malt. Additionally, they are dark in color thus their first name ‘amber’. Popular types of amber ales include Fat Tire Amber Ale and Budweiser American Ale. |
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| Pale Ale – It is a light-colored alcoholic drink that is full of malt and hops. . |
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| Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is a popular example of pale Ale |
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| Bitter – Falls under Pale Ales. |
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| It contains hops that give it a pleasant aroma. A good example is Forster’s Special Bitter. |
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| India Pale Ale (IPA) – Falls under the branch of Pale Ale. . |
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| This hoppy flavor comes across as golden or darker in color and has a bitter scent and taste |
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| Irish Ale – It is deeply red in color and has a sweet, malty taste. |
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| A popular example of Irish Ale is Killian’s Irish Red. |
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| Barley Wine – It ranges amber to darker shades of black. |
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| It is a very fruity and flavorful beer but with a high alcoholic content. |
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| Stouts - these beers fall under the branch of Dark Ale. |
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| They are set apart from the rest with the use of malt-free, dark-roasted barley, minimal hops, and sweet, chocolate scents. Stouts come in various types including chocolate, coffee, dry, oatmeal, milk, oyster and Imperial stouts. The most renowned dry stout is Guinness with a minimal sweet taste. |
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| Porter – this is a type of extremely Dark Ale, brewed from heavy-roasted malt. |
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| It is medium-bodied and has a crisp taste. Jack Porter is a famous example of Porter |
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| Wheat Beer – also known by names like weissbier or hefeweizen |
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| , is a refreshing beer, pale-colored and very carbonated. In-heat wheat is a well-known wheat beer. |
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| yeast settles at the bottom without necessarily floating to the surface. Lagers under a low-temperature fermenting process that result in the beer having a smoother flavor. |
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| Larger is well-known for its crisp, filtered taste due to its fermentation process where |
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| BOCK, DUNKEL, MARZEN, PALE LAGER, MUNICH DARK PALE, DOPPLE BOCK |
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| It is a tasty, dark lager with origins in Germany. Bocks do vary from malty-flavored lagers to darker, hoppy-flavored bocks, popularly referred to as Helles bocks. Two common examples of bocks are Shiner Bock and Michelob Amber Bock. |
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| lager is the premier variety of German lager beer. It is dark in color with a modest alcoholic strength and tastes often suggestive of chocolate, coffee and licorice. |
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| Marzen – also known as Oktoberfest beer |
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| traces its roots in Munich. It is full-bodied and dark brown in color. A popular type of Marzen beer is Samuel Adams Octoberfest |
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| Pale Lager – They are popular types of alcoholic drinks worldwide. |
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| They are straw-colored; contain a malty taste besides being filtered and crisp. They are very carbonated though lacking high alcohol content. Pilsner lagers are prime examples of pale lager. |
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| \traces its origins in Munich. It is a dark lager with fiery blend of malt and coffee taste. |
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| a stronger version compared to Bock. It is full-bodied and malty. It is typically dark with increased caramel as well as chocolate malts. |
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