Base spirit categories and classic garnish pairings for bartending, distinct from the general cocktails and bartending overview deck.
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- What spirit is defined by being neutral in flavor with minimal taste?
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Vodka
- What botanical is required to be the dominant flavor in gin?
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Juniper
- What is rum traditionally distilled from?
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Sugarcane or molasses
- What plant must tequila be made from?
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Blue agave
- What country must mezcal come from?
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Mexico
- What is bourbon whiskey primarily made from?
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Corn (at least 51% by law)
- What country must Scotch whisky be produced in?
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Scotland
- What country must Irish whiskey be made in?
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Ireland
- What is brandy distilled from?
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Grapes or other fruit
- What is Cognac?
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A brandy made in the Cognac region of France
- What is pisco?
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A brandy distilled from grapes in South America, primarily Peru and Chile
- What is the primary flavor of absinthe?
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Wormwood
- What is vermouth?
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Fortified wine infused with botanicals and herbs
- What is Triple Sec?
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An orange-flavored liqueur
- What is Grand Marnier?
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An orange liqueur made from bitter oranges and Cognac