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COCKTAIL QUIZ. A BIGGER CHALLENGE.

How far does your cocktail knowledge go?

15 questions. Three levels. From familiar classics to details that will earn a bartender’s nod.

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  1. 01
    The bar guestKnow your classics
  2. 02
    The cocktail enthusiastTechnique and balance
  3. 03
    The bartenderThe tricky details

No email. No timer. Just you and your bar knowledge.

Questions, answers and a little extra bar knowledge.

Answers are based on International Bartenders Association recipes. Other recipe variations also exist.

  1. 1. Which spirit is the base of a classic Margarita?

    Tequila. A Margarita combines tequila, orange liqueur and lime.

    See the IBA recipe ↗
  2. 2. Which spirit goes into a classic Daiquiri?

    White rum. The classic Daiquiri brings together white rum, lime and sugar.

    See the IBA recipe ↗
  3. 3. Which fruit flavours a classic Bellini?

    Peach. The IBA Bellini combines white peach purée and prosecco.

    See the IBA recipe ↗
  4. 4. Which spirit sits behind the coffee in an Espresso Martini?

    Vodka. The IBA recipe uses vodka with coffee liqueur, espresso and sugar syrup.

    See the IBA recipe ↗
  5. 5. What tops a classic Mojito?

    Soda water. Soda water adds bubbles to the rum, mint, lime and sugar.

    See the IBA recipe ↗
  6. 6. How is a Dry Martini mixed in the IBA recipe?

    Stirred with ice. Gin and dry vermouth are stirred with ice, then strained into a chilled cocktail glass.

    See the IBA recipe ↗
  7. 7. What is the ratio of gin, Campari and sweet vermouth in the IBA Negroni?

    1:1:1. The IBA recipe uses equal parts of all three ingredients.

    See the IBA recipe ↗
  8. 8. Which citrus supplies the acidity in the IBA Whiskey Sour?

    Lemon. Fresh lemon juice balances the bourbon and sugar syrup. Egg white is optional in the IBA recipe.

    See the IBA recipe ↗
  9. 9. Which spirit does a Boulevardier use where a Negroni uses gin?

    Bourbon or rye whiskey. A Boulevardier combines whiskey with Campari and sweet red vermouth.

    See the IBA recipe ↗
  10. 10. What floats on top of a New York Sour?

    Red wine. A carefully poured layer of red wine floats above the whiskey sour mixture.

    See the IBA recipe ↗
  11. 11. Which herbal liqueur is used in a Last Word according to the IBA?

    Green Chartreuse. Green Chartreuse joins gin, maraschino liqueur and fresh lime in equal parts.

    See the IBA recipe ↗
  12. 12. Which ingredient gives the IBA Aviation its distinctive violet note?

    Crème de violette. Crème de violette is combined with gin, maraschino liqueur and lemon.

    See the IBA recipe ↗
  13. 13. Which trio makes up the IBA Vesper?

    Gin, vodka and Lillet Blanc. The IBA Vesper uses gin, vodka and Lillet Blanc, shaken with ice.

    See the IBA recipe ↗
  14. 14. Which of these contains no gin in the IBA recipe?

    Americano. The Americano is made with Campari, sweet red vermouth and soda water.

    See the IBA recipe ↗
  15. 15. Which flower water is used in a Ramos Fizz?

    Orange blossom water. Orange blossom water adds a floral aroma alongside gin, citrus, cream and egg white.

    See the IBA recipe ↗

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