Shaken or Stirred? Confounding Cocktails

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    1. Which classic cocktail, served shaken or stirred and garnished with an olive or lemon twist, has variations like dry, wet, Gibson, and vodka?

    2. Which metal, whose name comes from the Latin word “cuprum,” is traditionally used for serving a Moscow Mule?

    3. The wise owl on its label is a clue—Hitachino Nest Japanese Classic Ale is brewed in cedar casks, previously used to make which rice-based alcoholic drink?

    4. Havana, Cuba, is known as the birthplace of which refreshing cocktail made with white rum, lime juice, and mint?

    5. Which Puerto Rican cocktail is named after the Spanish words meaning “strained pineapple”?

    6. The French 75 was first created in a Parisian bar during which major global conflict that ended on November 11, 1918?

    7. A Moscow Mule is made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime. Which liquor is used instead to create a Kentucky Mule?

    8. Tequila Sunrise and Queen Mary cocktails both call for which type of cherry, known for being sweet and preserved in syrup?

    9. Which cocktail, made with vodka, tequila, rum, triple sec, gin, and a splash of cola, gets its name from its dark color?

    10. Which New York City borough shares its name with a cocktail made from rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters?

    11. Israel’s Sabra liqueur combines chocolate with hints of which citrus fruit?

    12. Which alcoholic spirit is the base ingredient in Gimlet, Aviation, and Tom Collins cocktails?

    13. Which liqueur, named after a coastal city, was originally created to make piña coladas easier for bartenders to prepare?

    14. Which tropical cocktail, made with Bacardi, Blue Curaçao, pineapple juice, and coconut garnish, shares its name with a winter character known for “nipping at your nose” in a classic Christmas song?

    15. The Austin-based bourbon distiller Nine Banded Whiskey is named after which small, armored animal featured on its logo?

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    1. Great comp. Got them all straight away. All the amazing cocktails we have had staying with karma. Made in Jimbaran makes the best Mojtos.

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      1. Thanks Deb Johnson. Sounds like you’ve truly mastered the art of cocktail connoisseurship—Mojito maestro meets Malibu maven! Nothing beats a perfectly muddled Mojito at Jimbaran… unless, of course, it’s sipped with a sunset view. Cheers to many more Karma-crafted creations!

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    2. The craft and creativity behind classic and contemporary cocktails brings people together in social settings. Cocktails are not merely beverages; they are expressions of craftsmanship, blending flavours, and the joy of sipping something unique. Whether enjoying a refreshing Mojito, a sophisticated Martini, or a tropical Piña Colada makes one appreciate the diversity and pleasure that cocktails bring to our lives. Cheers to Life !!!

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      1. HelloJennifer Kumar. Beautifully said! Cocktails are more than just drinks—they’re liquid artistry, crafted to bring people together and elevate every moment. Whether it’s the zest of a Mojito, the elegance of a Martini, or the tropical escape of a Piña Colada, each sip tells a story. Cheers to life and the joy of a perfectly mixed creation!

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      1. Hello . We are glad you enjoyed this quiz. It as indeed a refreshing eye opening heady mix of spirits and history for us while putting together. Keep an eye out for more.

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