Bartender Station - Answer-Top portion of the bar where the utensils are placed and used for making drinks
Speed Rack - Answer--Under or behind the front bar
-House liquors and less expensive liquors
-Used most of the time unless costumer asks for a different or higher brand
Never use the w...
ABC Bartending Exam Test Guide
Questions and Answers
Bartender Station - Answer-Top portion of the bar where the utensils are placed and
used for making drinks
Speed Rack - Answer--Under or behind the front bar
-House liquors and less expensive liquors
-Used most of the time unless costumer asks for a different or higher brand
Never use the word "_______" to describe these liquors. Always refer to them as
"___________" - Answer-cheap; less expensive
Back Bar - Answer--Where all top shelf liquors are placed and displayed
-Higher brands/Call brands/premium brands
-Liquors are grouped together to make it easier to find
-Needs to be kept clean w/ labels facing forward-
*Speed Rack Order - Answer-1. Vodka
2. Gin
3. Rum
4. Tequila
5. Triple Sec (only liqueur)
6. Whiskey
*Triple Sec is the only __________ on the speed rack - Answer-liqueur
*Liquor - Answer--80 proof or more
-Artificial Flavor
*Liqueur - Answer--80 proof or less
-Real FRUIT flavor
Proof - Answer-government measure of alcohol in the bottle
*Calculation of Proof - Answer--Proof divided by 2= Percentage of Alcohol in the bottle
Percentage of alcohol in the bottle - Answer-proof/2
Proof/2 - Answer-percentage of alcohol in the bottle
, Shaker/Mixer Tin - Answer--Large tin
-Mix beverages thoroughly
-Always used when mixing drinks
Small Tin/Cheater - Answer--Placed inside large tin to mix drink
-Dont push too hard
-Put in at an angle
Measuring Tool/Jigger - Answer--Used to correctly pour the amount of alcohol in your
drinks
-Pour it til it bubbles over the top but wont overflow
-Large Side: 1 ounce
-Small Side: 1/2 ounce
Bar Spoon - Answer--Used to stir or mix things
-Used to measure sugar and layer certain drinks
Muddler - Answer--Used to smash fruit and other things that call for "muddling"
-Only used in a few drinks
Bar Towel - Answer--Keep this on you at all times in case of a spill
-Don't wipe hands on this
Strainer - Answer--Used to strain certain drinks into a glass without putting them on the
rocks
-Keeps ice out of chilled drinks
Mixing Glass - Answer--Used in place of a cheater
-Fits inside large tin to shake drink
-Do this if you don't have a cheater or if drink comes in this glass
Glass Rimmer - Answer--Used to salt and sugar your glass ware rims
-Black sponge always filled with lime juice
-Sugar on bottem
-Salt in middle section
-Rotate at angle so it stays on top and on outside of glass
Always use a ___________ even if its a twist off - Answer-bottle opener
Get a _____________ bartenidng kit so you don't have to clean it - Answer-stainless
steel
Setting up the Bar (steps)
(DNTK) - Answer-1. Check accuracy of money and count down drawers
2. Check all straws, bar naps, and dry goods
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