Columbia Bartending Exam Questions And
Answers
Vodka
A clear, tasteless spirit made from neutral grains. Ex: Cosmo, LIT
Gin
A clear, dry/juniper berries tasting spirit made from neutral grains. Ex: Martini, Tom Collins, or LIT
Rum
A clear to dark, sugary tasting spirit made from molasses. Ex: Malibu Bay Breeze, Daiquiri, Mojito, Mai
Tai, or LIT
Tequila
A clear to dark, firey spirit made from blue agave. Ex: Margarita or LIT
Triple Sec
A clear, orange tasting spirit made from neutral grain flavored with orange. Ex: Old Fashioned or LIT
Whiskey
A brown, oaky/smoky tasting spirit made from neutral grain. Ex: Manhattan
Bourbon
A brown, sweet smoky/oaky tasting spirit made from 51% corn. Ex: Mint Julep
Vodka Call Brands
Grey Goose, Absolut, Ketel One, Belvedere
Gin Call Brands
Beefeater, Tanqueray, Bombay Sapphire, Hendrick's
Rum Call Brands
Bacardi, Mount Gay, Meyer's, Havana Club
Tequila Call Brands
Jose Cuervo, Patron, Don Julio, Sauza
Whiskey Call Brands
Bulleit, Jack Daniels, Crown Royal, Jameson's
Bourbon Call Brands
Wild Turkey, Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, Woodford Reserve
Triple Sec Substitutions
, Blue Curacao, Cointreau, Grand Mariner
Vanilla Vodka Substitution
Cintron Vodka or Vodka with a splash of Rose's Lime Juice
Rose's Lime Juice Substitution
Lime and Sugar/simple syrup
Seltzer & Sugar Substitution
7up
Liquers
(also known as schnapps or cordials) are liquors that have added sugar after distillation with an ABV
between 15-20%
Types of Liquers
Amaretto, Bailey's Irish Cream, Campari, Chambord, Frangelico, Triple Sec (most common)
Red Drink Garnish
Green Garnish
Blue Drink Garnish
Yellow Garnish
Tonic Garnish
Lime Garnish
Seltzer Garnish
Lemon Garnish
Highballs
Easy drinks made with 1 liquor and at least 1 non-alcoholic mixer, such as soda or juice. These hold 8-
12 ounces of liquid and should be stirred, not shaken.
Standard Highball Drink
1 part liquor to 4 parts mixer
Highball Drinks
Screwdriver, Sex on the Beach, Malibu Bay Breeze, Tequila Sunrise + Moscow Mule
Screwdriver
1.5 oz Vodka
Fill with orange juice
Lime Garnish
Answers
Vodka
A clear, tasteless spirit made from neutral grains. Ex: Cosmo, LIT
Gin
A clear, dry/juniper berries tasting spirit made from neutral grains. Ex: Martini, Tom Collins, or LIT
Rum
A clear to dark, sugary tasting spirit made from molasses. Ex: Malibu Bay Breeze, Daiquiri, Mojito, Mai
Tai, or LIT
Tequila
A clear to dark, firey spirit made from blue agave. Ex: Margarita or LIT
Triple Sec
A clear, orange tasting spirit made from neutral grain flavored with orange. Ex: Old Fashioned or LIT
Whiskey
A brown, oaky/smoky tasting spirit made from neutral grain. Ex: Manhattan
Bourbon
A brown, sweet smoky/oaky tasting spirit made from 51% corn. Ex: Mint Julep
Vodka Call Brands
Grey Goose, Absolut, Ketel One, Belvedere
Gin Call Brands
Beefeater, Tanqueray, Bombay Sapphire, Hendrick's
Rum Call Brands
Bacardi, Mount Gay, Meyer's, Havana Club
Tequila Call Brands
Jose Cuervo, Patron, Don Julio, Sauza
Whiskey Call Brands
Bulleit, Jack Daniels, Crown Royal, Jameson's
Bourbon Call Brands
Wild Turkey, Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, Woodford Reserve
Triple Sec Substitutions
, Blue Curacao, Cointreau, Grand Mariner
Vanilla Vodka Substitution
Cintron Vodka or Vodka with a splash of Rose's Lime Juice
Rose's Lime Juice Substitution
Lime and Sugar/simple syrup
Seltzer & Sugar Substitution
7up
Liquers
(also known as schnapps or cordials) are liquors that have added sugar after distillation with an ABV
between 15-20%
Types of Liquers
Amaretto, Bailey's Irish Cream, Campari, Chambord, Frangelico, Triple Sec (most common)
Red Drink Garnish
Green Garnish
Blue Drink Garnish
Yellow Garnish
Tonic Garnish
Lime Garnish
Seltzer Garnish
Lemon Garnish
Highballs
Easy drinks made with 1 liquor and at least 1 non-alcoholic mixer, such as soda or juice. These hold 8-
12 ounces of liquid and should be stirred, not shaken.
Standard Highball Drink
1 part liquor to 4 parts mixer
Highball Drinks
Screwdriver, Sex on the Beach, Malibu Bay Breeze, Tequila Sunrise + Moscow Mule
Screwdriver
1.5 oz Vodka
Fill with orange juice
Lime Garnish
