An Introduction to Liquor Types: A Bartender's Guide

🍸Vodka is a versatile liquor commonly used for mixing in cocktails due to its neutral flavor.

🍹Rum is a sweet liquor that pairs well with tropical or fruity drinks like pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris.

🍸Gin has a Piney taste and is commonly mixed with tonic water in cocktails like Tom Collins and classic martini.

🥃Tequila, made from blue agave plant, is used in cocktails like the tequila sunrise and Margarita.

🥃Whiskey, aged in Oak barrels, has a distinct brown color and is commonly served as a shot, on the rocks, or mixed in cocktails.

What is the most versatile liquor for mixing cocktails?

—Vodka is the most versatile liquor for mixing cocktails due to its neutral flavor.

Which liquor is the sweetest?

—Rum is the sweetest liquor among the common types.

What is the main ingredient in gin?

—Gin is made from Juniper berries, giving it its distinctive Piney taste.

Where does tequila originate from?

—Tequila originates from Mexico and is made from the blue agave plant.

What is the difference between whiskey and bourbon?

—Bourbon is a type of whiskey that must contain at least 51% corn in its grain mixture.

00:00Welcome to a nightlife bartender's bartending school tutorial.

00:07There are nine types of liquors commonly sold at bars: vodka, rum, gin, tequila, whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, Cognac, and Brandy.

01:16Vodka is traditionally made from potatoes but can also be made from grains like corn, rice, rye, or wheat.

00:41Rum is made from sugarcane and is the sweetest liquor among the types listed.

00:53Gin is made from Juniper berries and has a Piney taste.

01:04Tequila originates from Mexico and is made from the blue agave plant.

01:11Whiskey is aged in partially burned Oak barrels, giving it a distinct brown color and wood-like taste.

01:30Bourbon is a type of whiskey that must contain at least 51% corn in its grain mixture.