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1
Q

What characterizes a lowball?

A
  • primarily liquor served “on the rocks”
  • sometimes with or without a mixture
  • typically a shot to shot ratio
2
Q

Do lowballs contain more or less alcohol than highballs?

A

more

3
Q

What is the technique for mixing any lowball?

A

1. Fill a lowball glass 3/4 with ice

  1. Pour in a one-to-one ratio over ice (alcohol first)
  2. Stir

*No garnishes for lowballs unless otherwise specified

4
Q

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Black Russian

A

Vodka, Kahlua

5
Q

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Brave Bull

A

Tequila, Kahlua, Garnish with a lemon twist

6
Q

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Dirty Mother

A

Brandy, Kahlua

7
Q

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Godmother

A

Vodka, Amaretto

8
Q

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Godfather

A

Scotch, Amaretto

9
Q

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

French Connection

A

Brandy, Amaretto

10
Q

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Rusty Nail

A

Scotch, Drambuie

11
Q

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Russian Turkey

A

Vodka, Cranberry Juice

12
Q

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Tootsie Roll

A

Vodka, Crème de Cacao

13
Q

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Brandy Stinger

A

Brandy, Crème de Menthe

14
Q

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Vodka Stinger

A

Vodka, Crème de Menthe

15
Q

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Jellybean

A

Brandy, Anisette, Add a few drops of Grenadine

16
Q

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Sweet Cream

A

Kahlua, Bailey’s Irish Cream

17
Q

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Mudslide/
Orgasm

A

Vodka, Kahlua, Bailey’s Irish Cream

18
Q

Why must you use premium vodka when adding it to cream liquer?

A

if a premium vodka is not used, the cream liquer may curdle

19
Q

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

IRA Cocktail

A

Jameson’s Irish Whiskey,
Bailey’s Irish Cream

20
Q

Name the ingredients of the following lowball:

Silk Panties

A

Vodka, Peach Schnapps