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What is the purpose of muddling in bartending?
What is the purpose of muddling in bartending?
- To release flavors and oils from fruit and herbs (correct)
- To combine ingredients
- To strain the drink
- To chill the glass
What is the name of the cocktail made with gin, lime juice, and ginger beer?
What is the name of the cocktail made with gin, lime juice, and ginger beer?
- Dark 'N' Stormy
- Moscow Mule (correct)
- Pimm's Cup
- Mojito
What is the term for the process of slowly pouring a small amount of a drink over the back of a spoon to create layered effects?
What is the term for the process of slowly pouring a small amount of a drink over the back of a spoon to create layered effects?
- Floating
- Misting
- Floater
- Layering (correct)
What is the name of the bartending tool used to crush ice?
What is the name of the bartending tool used to crush ice?
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What is the term for a mixture of water and sugar dissolved together, often used in cocktails?
What is the term for a mixture of water and sugar dissolved together, often used in cocktails?
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Study Notes
Bartending Techniques
- Muddling is a bartending technique used to release flavors and oils from ingredients, typically fruits, herbs, and spices, by gently pressing or crushing them in a mixing glass.
Cocktails
- A classic cocktail made with gin, lime juice, and ginger beer is called a Gin-Gin Mule or simply a Moscow Mule.
Layering and Garnishing
- The process of slowly pouring a small amount of a drink over the back of a spoon to create layered effects is called floating or layering.
Bartending Tools
- The bartending tool used to crush ice is called a muddler or an ice crusher, and it is also used for muddling ingredients.
Syrups and Mixers
- A mixture of water and sugar dissolved together, often used in cocktails, is called simple syrup.
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Test your knowledge of bartending techniques and mixing drinks. From muddling to layering, get familiar with the basics of creating perfect cocktails.
