Alcohol & Cocktails Quiz

Question 1

What are the three ingredients in a classic Martini?

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Gin, dry vermouth, olive or lemon twist

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Vodka, lime juice, ginger beer

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Gin, tonic water, lime

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Vodka, dry vermouth, olive

Question 2

Which country produces Champagne (the authentic sparkling wine with AOC status)?

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France

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Spain

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Italy

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USA

Question 3

What is the base spirit in a Margarita?

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Tequila

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Rum

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Vodka

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Mezcal

Question 4

Single malt Scotch whisky must be made in Scotland from what ingredient?

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Malted barley only, at a single distillery

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Wheat only

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Rye

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Corn (maize)

Question 5

What is the main difference between whisky and whiskey?

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No difference — just alternate spellings; broadly Scotch/Japanese use 'whisky', Irish/American use 'whiskey'

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One is distilled, one is fermented

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Whisky is aged longer

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Whiskey must be made from corn

Question 6

What is 'terroir' in wine?

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The French term for the complete natural environment in which wine is produced, affecting its flavour

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A type of wine glass

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A winemaking technique from Bordeaux

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The process of fermenting wine underground

Question 7

What cocktail is made from vodka, coffee liqueur, and espresso?

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Espresso Martini

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White Russian

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Black Russian

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Mudslide

Question 8

Which country is the world's largest producer of wine by volume?

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They rotate year to year

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France

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Italy

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Spain

Question 9

What is Bourbon whiskey and where must it be made?

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An American whiskey made from a mash of at least 51% corn, aged in new charred oak barrels — primarily associated with Kentucky

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Any American corn whiskey

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A Canadian rye whisky

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Any whiskey aged for at least 10 years

Question 10

What is the primary difference between Prosecco and Champagne?

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Prosecco is Italian (from Veneto/Friuli), made from Glera grapes, uses the Charmat method; Champagne is French, made from Chardonnay/Pinot Noir/Meunier, uses bottle fermentation

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Prosecco is sweeter; Champagne is always dry

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There is no difference

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Prosecco has more bubbles

Question 11

A Negroni is made from equal parts gin, Campari, and what third ingredient?

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Sweet vermouth

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Dry vermouth

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Prosecco

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Aperol

Question 12

What is the difference between Mezcal and Tequila?

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Tequila is a type of mezcal made only from Blue Weber agave, in specific Mexican states; mezcal can use any agave variety, often with a smoky flavour

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They are the same spirit

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Mezcal is aged longer

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Tequila has a worm in the bottle

Question 13

What is the worm sometimes found in mezcal bottles?

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A gusano (larva) of the Hypopta agave moth — seen in some mezcal as a traditional addition

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A marketing gimmick — not traditional or legal in tequila

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Required by Mexican law in all agave spirits

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A sign of authentic aged mezcal

Question 14

Which cocktail consists of vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, and is served in a copper mug?

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Moscow Mule

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Dark 'n' Stormy

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Whisky Buck

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Kentucky Mule

Question 15

What is IPA when referring to beer?

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India Pale Ale — a hoppy, bitter style of beer

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Irish Pale Ale

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International Premium Ale

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Intense Pilsner Ale

Question 16

The Mojito cocktail originated in which country?

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Cuba

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Brazil

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Puerto Rico

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Mexico

Question 17

What is the difference between a lager and an ale?

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Lager uses bottom-fermenting yeast at cold temperatures; ale uses top-fermenting yeast at warmer temperatures

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Lager is darker; ale is lighter

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Lager has more alcohol

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Ale is always flavoured; lager is not

Question 18

What is sake and what is it made from?

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A Japanese rice wine made by fermenting polished rice using a mould (koji)

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A Japanese beer made from barley

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A Japanese distilled spirit from sweet potato

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A Korean rice spirit

Question 19

What is 'dry hopping' in craft beer brewing?

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Adding hops to the beer after fermentation for aroma without bitterness

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Brewing beer without water

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Using dried rather than fresh hops

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Removing hops from the wort before fermentation

Question 20

The Old Fashioned cocktail — one of the oldest named cocktails — is made from:

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Bourbon or rye whiskey, sugar, Angostura bitters, orange peel

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Scotch whisky, honey, lemon, ginger

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Bourbon, mint, sugar, water (a Mint Julep)

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Rum, lime, sugar, mint (a Mojito)