Deck 15: Beverage Production Control

Question 1

Scotch and soda is an example of a mixed drink.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Free pouring is the most accurate method for measuring ingredients.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The number of drinks in a bottle equals the quantity in the bottle divided by the standard quantity for each drink.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Two liters of gin equals 64 ounces.

Question 5

A straight drink contains a single alcoholic beverage and may contain a mixer.

Question 6

A cocktail is defined as a drink containing one alcoholic beverage and one mixer.

Question 7

A mixer is defined as any container in which drinks are stirred, shaken, or blended.

Question 8

A jigger is a measuring device used to ensure the accuracy of alcoholic ingredients used in drink production.

Question 9

The use of standard glassware is an aid to portion control in beverage operations.

Question 10

A standard drink recipe is one that has been approved for bar use by the Alcoholic Beverage Commission in a given state.

Question 11

Shot glasses and other measuring devices are used as aids to:

A) quality control
B) quantity control
C) price control.

Question 12

Automated drink dispensers and bottle-top measuring devices best achieve desired goals without offending customers when used at:

A) service bars
B) front bars
C) special purpose bars.

Question 13

Of the following, the most accurate device for standardizing beverage portion sizes is the:

A) jigger
B) shot glass
C) automated dispenser.

Question 14

A standard bar recipe is one which has been so designated by the:

A) management of a given bar
B) Alcoholic Beverage Commission
C) American Bar Association.

Question 15

The drink known as a martini is an example of a:

A) straight drink
B) straight drink with mixer
C) cocktail.

Question 16

The drink known as gin and tonic is an example of a:

A) straight drink
B) straight drink with mixer
C) cocktail.

Question 17

The cost of the liquor in a certain drink is $.20 per ounce, and the cost of the mixer is $.05. If the drink contains 1.5 ounces of liquor and 7 ounces of mixer, the standard cost of the drink is:

A) $.30
B) $.55
C) $.65.

Question 18

The cost of the liquor in a certain drink is $.24 per ounce, and the cost of the mixer is $.04. The drink contains 2 ounces of liquor and 6 ounces of mixer, and the desired cost-to-sales ratio for the drink is 20%. What is the standard selling price for the drink?

A) $1.40
B) $3.60
C) $4.20.

Question 19

A liter bottle of pouring scotch costs $10.14, and an 8 ounce bottle of soda costs $.24. A customer ordering scotch and soda is given 1 ounce of scotch, and 5 ounces of soda. The standard cost of this drink is:

A) $.54
B) $.47
C) $.45.

Question 20

The management of a nearby restaurants wants to feature a new cocktail called a Martian Landing. It will sell for $2.50. The desired cost-to-sales ratio for the drink is 20%. How much should the ingredients cost?

A) $.125
B) $.50
C) $1.25.