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SERVICIO DE BEBIDAS ALCOHÓLICAS EN

BAR CAFETERÍA

WARM-UPWhat do you like to drink when you go out?

Do you usually drink distilled beverages?

What is he/she drinking?

DISTILLATIONWhat does “distilled” mean? 

Distilled spirits are made by distillation, a process where a fermented liquid, which

contains small amounts of alcohol, is heated so the alcohol evaporates. The vapor is

then condensed into a liquid that contains a much higher amount of alcohol. Gin, as

well as vodka, rum, whiskey, tequila and brandy are all made in this manner. The

alcohol content of a distilled spirit is higher than that of beer or wine.

Types of Spirits

Gin 

is a distilled, colorless spirit with 40% alcohol content.

Gin is made from grain such as barley, corn or rye.

Origin: Holland, originally used for medicinal purposes.

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Ingredients: Barley, Juniper Berries, other botanical ingredients, made through a process of

distillation.

Additional Flavors/Types: Quality, premium, super premium, lime, orange , etc..

Drinks Associated with Gin: Classic Gin Martini, Tom Collins, G&T

Vodka

Is a colorless, odorless spirit with 40% alcohol content.

Vodka is most often made from grain, such as wheat, barley or rye.

Origin: Russia and Poland.

Ingredients: Grain.

Additional Flavors of Vodka: Lemon, vanilla, peach, orange, raspberry,

blackcurrant, cranberry, peach, strawberry, orange, etc.

Drinks Associated with Vodka: Screwdriver and Cosmopolitan.

Rum

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is a spirit that is distilled from sugar cane, it´s used in hundreds of recipes, it

has about 40% alcohol . There are several types of rum, including light, dark

and gold rums.

Origin: The Carribean

Ingredients: Sugar cane

Additional Flavors/Types: Light, dark, spiced, vanilla, lemon, cocoa, pineapple, etc..

Drinks Associated with Rum: Rum and Coke, Rum with Lemon and Daiquiri cocktail.

Tequila

is a unique type of liquor made from the blue agave plant and it has become popular as a base

spirit for a great number of cocktail.

Origin: Mexico

Ingredients: The blue agave plant.

Additional Flavors/Types: White, rested, aged and gold tequila (flavored withcaramel).

Drinks Associated with Tequila: Margaritas, Long Island Iced Tea, Tequila Sunrise.

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Whiskey

is a distilled spirit from various grains, made in many forms throughout the

world (40% alcohol).

Origin: Scotland and Ireland in the 17th

 century

Ingredients: Grain and aged in wooden barrels.

Additional Flavors/Types: Irish, Scotch, Bourbon, Canadian, Tennessee Whiskey, etc...

Drinks Associated with Whiskey: Normally enjoyed on its own but also with cocktails.

Brandy

Is a distilled spirit from wine (40% alcohol)

Origin: Holland

Ingredients: Made from distilled wine or fermented fruit juice.

Additional Flavors/Types: Cognac, Armagnac, Brandy del Penedés and Brandy de Jerez

Drinks Associated with Brandy: Brandy Alexander, España Libre, but normally enjoyed on its

own.

Liquors and Spirits Activity

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Fill in the blanks

1.  Gin is a distilled ______________ spirit with 40% alcohol content.

2. 

Gin originates in the country of ____________.

3.  Poland and ___________ are the two origins of ______________.

4.  This word describes the lack of smell/odor of vodka: ________________

5.  The main ingredient of rum is ______________.

6. 

Rum, originating in the Caribbean, is used in many  or few  recipes. (circle one)

7.  Tequila is unique because it is made from a plant that is ___________. The name

of this plant is ___________.

8. 

Write two of the more popular drinks made with tequila:

9.  Whiskey is distilled from __________ and _________ed in wooden barrels.

10. 

Name 3-5 flavors/types of whiskey found throughout the world.

11. 

 ____________ is the only spirit on this assignment that is distilled from wine.

12. Brandy contains _________% alcohol, like most of the spirits on this list.

13. Cognac is a type of ___________.

Liqueurs

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iqueurs

Liqueurs are sweet, alcoholic beverages that are generally made up of a

spirit that has been flavored with fruits, nuts, herbs, spices and other

ingredients.

Advocaat:

is a creamy yellow liqueur made from egg yolks, sugar, spices and brandy, similar to eggnog.

Advocaat is Dutch in origin and is generally served during Christmas parties/occasions.

Amaretto:

An almond- flavored liqueur made from apricot pits. The most popular brand is Disaronno, an

Italian brand that is made from 17 herbs and fruits.

Apricot Brandy:

is a brandy created from apricots and select cognacs. It has a slight, almond flavor.

Bailey´s Irish Cream:

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is made from dairy cream and Irish whiskey. The whiskey acts as a preservative so it does not

need to be refrigerated.

Cassis:

is a liqueur made from black currants. Originally produced in France, and is now produced inthe United States as well.

Chartreuse:

is a herbal liqueur from France with over 130 herbs and spices. It comes in yellow and green

varieties.

Cherry Brandy:

Is a brandy made from cherries and select cognacs. Its taste contains elements of cinnamon,

almonds, cloves and spices.

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Cointreau:

Is a brandy-based liqueur infused with orange peel. It´s an orange-flavored liqueur, clear in

color.

Creme de Cacao:

Is a chocolate-flavored liqueur with hints of vanilla, available in white and dark varieties.

Creme de Menthe:

Is a mint-flavored liqueur available in green and white varieties.

Curacao:Is an orange-flavored liqueur, available in both orange and blue varieties.

Dramubuie:

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Is a scotch-based liqueur produced in Scotland that is flavored with a secret recipe of honey,

herbs and various spices.

Frangelico:

Is an Italian, hazelnut-flavored liqueur based upon a 300 year old recipe that features elements

of vanilla and cinnamon.

Galliano:

Is an Italian, gold-colored liqueur that contains over 40 herbs and tastes of vanilla and anise.

Grand Marnier:

Is a French, cognac-based, premium orange-flavored liqueur that lends sophistication to anycocktail.

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Jägermeister:

Is a German liqueur containing 56 herbal ingredients traditionally known for its digestive

benefits.

Kahlua:

Is a rum-based, coffee-flavored liqueur produced in Mexico. Kahlua is the most popular coffee

liquor in the world.

Limoncello:

Is an Italian, tangy, lemon-flavored liqueur flavored with Sorrento lemons. Should be served

chilled.

Malibu:

Is a rum-based liqueur offered in the four varieties of coconut, pineapple, passion fruit and

mango.

Ouzo:

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Is a Greek, anise-flavored liqueur that is clear when served on its own but acquires a cloudy

white appearance when served with water.

Peach Schnapps:

Is a dry, peach-flavored liqueur that serves as a common ingredient in shooters and is often

mixed with orange and cranberry juice in cocktails.

Peppermint Schnapps:

A peppermint-flavored liquor that shouldn´t be confused with créme de menthe, which is

much sweeter.

Pernod:

Is a 200-year old, French, anise-flavored liqueur traditionally served with cold water but can

also be mixed into cocktails.

Sambuca:

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Is a licorice-flavored liqueur made from elderberry flowers that is available in white and black

varieties.

Sour Liquors:

Are Sour-tasting, fruit-based liqueurs available in the popular varieties of apple, peach,raspberry and blueberries.

Southern Comfort:

Is an American, peach-flavored, bourbon-based liqueur made from a secret recipe of more

than 100 ingredients.

Tia Maria:

Is a 400 year-old, coffee-flavored, rum-based liqueur originally produced in Jamaica. It has a

hint of vanilla flavor.

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Triple Sec:

Is an orange-flavored liqueur that is the general name for the more specific brand names, such

as Grand Marnier and Cointreau.

Liqueur Activity

1. 

During what special holiday is advocaat  typically served?

2.  Which liqueur on this list is made from dairy cream and Irish whiskey?

3.  Cassis is a liqueur made from black ___________.

4.  Chartreuse originates in the country of ____________ and has more than

 _______ herbs and spices.

5.  Produced in Mexico, this rum-based liqueur is the most popular coffee-flavored

liqueur in the world:

6.  Curacao comes in both blue and white varieties and is a ________-flavored liqueur.

7. 

Name two of the four varieties available for the rum-based liqueur Malibu.

8.  This Italian, tangy, lemon-flavored liqueur should be served chilled.

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9. 

Southern comfort is made in ____________ and is a peach-flavored, bourbon-

based liquor.

10. 

This Jamaican liqueur is the oldest liqueur on the list: __________________

11. This is an orange-flavored liqueur that is the general name for the more specific brand

names.

12. 

Peppermint Schnapps and Créme de menthe are similar, but _____________ is much

sweeter.

13. Galliano is an Italian liquor with a taste that has elements of vanilla and anise and is

 _________-colored.

14. 

 ____________ is German in origin and has 56 herbal ingredients.

15. Peppermint Schnapps shouldn´t be confused with _______________, which is much

sweeter.

16. 

Southern Comfort is an _____________, peach-flavored, bourbon-based liquer.

17. Ouzo is ____________ colored when served on its own but acquires a __________

appearance when served with water.

18. 

 ____________ is an orange-flavored liquor is the general name for more specific

brands on this list, such as ___________ and Cointreau.

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Service of alcoholic drinks

APERITIF

APERITIVO How is it served?

RED VERMOUTH -Glass of vermouth/martini glassor on the rocks glass.

-Ice.

-Slice of lemon/orange.

-Offer club soda to the client:

Would you like club soda?

SWETT WHITEVERMOUTH -Glass of vermouth/martini glass

or on the rocks glass.

-Ice.-Slice of lemon.

DRY WHITE VERMOUTH -Glass of vermouth/martini glass

or on the rocks glass.

-Ice.

-Slice of lemon.

-Can be served with an olive into

the glass.

BITTER -Glass of vermouth/martini glass

or on the rocks glass.

-Ice cubes.

-Slice of orange.

BITTER WITHOUTALCOHOL -Glass of vermouth/martini glass

or on the rocks glass.

-Ice cubes.-Slice of orange.

CAMPARI -Glass of vermouth/martini glass

or on the rocks glass.

-Ice.

-Orange.

-Offer club soda to the client:

Would you like club soda?

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AMER PICÓN -Glass of vermouth with

grenadine.

-Ice cube.

-Peel of lemon/orange(twists).

-Offer club soda to the client:

would you like club soda?

FERNET BRANCA -Glass of vermouth/martini glass

or on the rocks glass.

-Serve it with or without ice.

BEERS

BEER How is it served?

Beer-Beer pitcher/glass/cup.

Non-alcoholic beer-Beer pitcher/glass/cup.

WINES

VINOS How is it served?

Dinner wine-Wine glass.

-The wine can be: red,white or

rosé.

SHERRY WINE-Taster wine glass.

-Sherry, manzanilla, palo

cortado,sweet wine, PX,etc...

CHACOLÍ-Glass of chacolí or wine glass.

-Young white Basque wine.

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RIBEIRO -Glass of ribeiro o wine glass.

-White Galician wine.

CAVA/CHAMPAGNE-Champagne flutes.

CIDER BEER

-Glass of cider beer.

CIDER CAVA

-Champagne flutes.

WHISKY

SPIRITS HOW IS IT SERVED?

WHISKY/WHISKEYWITH ICE -Combination glass.

-Ice.

WHISKY/WHISKEY ONTHE ROCKS -On the rocks glass

-Ice.

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WHISKY/WHISKEYWITH WATER -On the rocks glass.

-Ice.

-Small pitcher with cold water.

WHISKY/WHISKEY-Brandy snifter.

BRANDYS

SPIRITS How is it served?

BRANDY, COÑAC YARMAÑAC.

Brandy snifter.

ESPAÑA LIBRE -Long drink/Collins glass.

-Ice.

-Soda Cola.

HORSE’S NECK  -Long drink/Collins glass.

-Ice.

-Ginger ale.

SOL Y SOMBRASUN AND SHADE

-Small brandy snifter.

-1/2 brandy

-1/2 sweet anis

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GIN

GIN How is it served?

GIN TONIC -Gin and tonic water.

-Long drink/collins glass.

-Ice.-Slice of lemon.

RAF -Gin and soda cola.

-Long drink/collins glass.

-Ice.

-Slice of lemon.

GIN LEMON -Gin and lemon.-Long drink/collins glass.

-Ice.

-Slice of lemon.

VODKAS

VODKA How is it served?VODKA NARANJA -Vodka and orange soda.

-Long drink/Collins glass.

-Ice.

-Slice of orange.

SCREWDRIVER -Vodka and orange juice.

-Ice

-Slice of orange.

VODKA-Special glass for vodka with

crushed ice.

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COMBINATIONS

COMBINATION How is it served?

COMBINATIONIt is made with:

-3 dashes of angostura andcuraçao rojo

-1/2 Vermouth rojo-1/2 Gin

-Combination glass.

-Ice.

-Slice of lemon and slice oforange.

-A cherry.

RUM

RUM How is it served?

CUBA LIBRE

FREE CUBA

-Rum and soda cola.

-Long drink/Collins glass.-Ice.

-Slice of lemon.

Rum lemon  Rum and lemon soda.

-Long drink/Collins glass.

-Ice.

-Slice of lemon. 

CALVADOS

CALVADOS How is it served?

CALVADOS Brandy Snifter. 

LIQUEURS

LIQUEUR How is it served?

PILÉS

-

-Liqueur cup. -Crushed ice.

-1/2 straw into the ice.

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PACHARÁN-Brandy snifter.

-Ice.

FRUIT LIQUEURS-Brandy snifter/On the rocks

glass.

-Ice.

ANISETTE

ANIS-Small brandy snifter.

-With or without ice.

PERNOD -Pernod glass.

-Sugar.

-Spoon.

-Cold water.

RICARD -Combination glass/Collins glass.

-Water.

1 measure of Ricard and 5

measures of cold water. Can be

served with ice.

TEQUILA

TEQUILA How is it served?

TEQUILA -Tequila glass.

-Salt.-Slice of lemon/lime.

VOCABULARY

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Black currants Blueberry

Raspberry Cranberry

Hazelnut Honey

Cloves Cinnamon

Almond Egg yolks

Vanilla Licorice

Juniper berries Barley

Wheat Rye

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Vocabulary

Citrus wedge Citrus twist

Citrus wheel Citrus spiral

Citrus slice Citrus zest 

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Words used to describe drinks

 Alcoholic: containing alcohol. 

Black: tea or coffee that is black has no milk in it. 

Carbonated: a carbonated drink has small bubbles of air in it. 

Corked: corked wine tastes unpleasant because the cork in the bottle has been damaged and has allowed bacteria into the wine. 

Decaffeinated: decaffeinated coffee or tea has had the caffeine (=a chemical substance that keeps you awake) removed. 

Drinkable: safe to drink. 

Dry: dry alcoholic drinks are not sweet. 

Effervescent: producing a lot of small bubbles of air or gas. 

Fizzy: a fizzy drink is a sweet drink without alcohol that has bubbles. The usual American word for this is soft drink. 

Flat: a flat drink has lost its bubbles of gas, so that it does not taste good.

Frappé: cold and with a lot of ice. 

Full-bodied: a full-bodied wine, beer etc has a strong pleasant taste. 

Iced: an iced drink is very cold and contains pieces of ice. 

Intoxicating: capable of making you drunk. 

Isotonic: an isotonic drink or other liquid replaces substances that your body needs but has lost, for example because you have done a lot of physical exercise. 

Light: food or drink that is light has less fat or alcohol than other similar food or drink. This word is sometimes spelt lite on food labels. 

Long: a long drink is one that is served in a tall glass. 

Medium dry: medium dry wine or sherry is slightly sweet. 

Neat: a neat alcoholic drink is served without any ice and is not mixed with any other liquid. 

Non-alcoholic: a non-alcoholic drink does not contain alcohol. 

Sparkling: sparkling drinks are full of bubbles. 

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Stiff: a stiff drink contains a lot of alcohol. 

Still: without gas bubbles. 

Straight: an alcoholic drink that is straight is not mixed with anything else. 

Tall: a tall drink is served in a tall glass or container and often consists of an alcoholic drink mixed with a lot of a drink that is not alcoholic. 

Undrinkable: not safe to drink, or tasting too bad to drink. 

Vintage: vintage wine is excellent in quality and was made several years ago. 

Watered-down: a watered-down drink has been made weaker with water. 

Weak: a weak liquid contains a lot of water and not much of a substance that gives it 

taste or strength. 

White: white tea or coffee has milk in it. 

On the rocks: if an alcoholic drink is served on the rocks, it is served with ice. 

Straight up: without ice. 

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EXPRESSIONS TO USE

How to Order a Drink at the Bar

Barman

What can I get for you?

And for yourself? (Your friend has ordered. Now it’s your turn.) 

Would you like the house wine?

Do you want a pint or a glass? (a pint=20 oz, a glass [sometimes called a "sleeve"]=12

oz)

Do you want that on tap?

Do you want a double? (2 oz of liquor instead of 1)

On the rocks? (over ice)

Straight up? (no ice and no mix)Would you like a glass? (with your bottle of beer)

Would you like another?

Do you want to start a tab? (The bartender will keep track of your drinks. You pay at

the end.)

We only do cash and carry. (You have to pay for each drink separately.)

Do you have a designated driver?

Customer

What do you have on tap/on draft?

Do you have anything light on tap? (a light beer)Do you have anything dark on draft?

Do you have any pale ales?

Do you have anything local?

Do you carry any imported beers?

Do you have any drink specials?

May I start/run a tab?

How much is a …? 

May I also have a glass of water? (Try to ask at the same time as you order your drink.)

Can you call me a taxi, please?

Ordering drinks:I’ll have a pint of … 

We’d like a pitcher/jug of beer. (to share between 2 or more) 

I’ll have a bottle of ________ (beer name or beer type) 

I’ll have a glass of red wine. The house wine is fine. (the wine that the bar uses most

often)

I’ll have a glass of white. 

We’d like a half litre of import white.  

We’d like a litre of house red. 

We’d like a bottle of … (specific wine from list). We’ll need three glasses please. 

Can I have another…? (name the drink you already had)

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We’d like another round please. (Each person at your table would like a second drink

of the same kind.)

We’d like a round of shooters please.

I’ll have a …. this time. (change your second drink to a different type or size such as a

 bottle instead of a pint)

READING

TALK ABOUT TASTE

Most people are lost for words when they are asked to describe the taste of a

distilled beverage spirit. The description typically does not go much beyond "I like

it." The difficulty in describing taste is not confined to spirits, it applies to almost

anything we drink or eat. Try, for example, to describe the taste of your favorite

food. Unless you are a special person you will find it difficult.

Your ability to talk about taste can significantly improve if you study theterms used by taste testers. Taste testers use words which describe how the

 beverage looks, how the beverage smells, and how the beverage tastes. In

order for a beverage spirit to reach the tongue, which registers taste, it must

 pass through the mouth. The mouth is connected by an opening to the nose.

Consequently, it is impossible to taste a beverage without smelling it at the

same time. Through experience, visual qualities, like the color and clarity,

have become associated with taste. Thus, when taste testers describe the taste

of the beverage, they describe how it looks, how it smells and how it tastes.

Words to describe aroma

A more sophisticated way to refer to the smell of a beverage is aroma. Aroma is

the scent or bouquet of the beverage spirit.

The first group of words describe the presence of an aroma.

  None . . .judged to be lacking aroma

  Neutral . . .has a scent but not easily describable

  Pronounced. . .has a definite scent and it can be described

The second set of words is used to pinpoint the type of aroma

  Fresh. . .clean smelling as in fresh air

  Spicy. . .a scent similar to that of spices

 

Pungent. . .a strong, unpleasant piercing scent

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  Medicinal. . .suggestive of odors associated with medicines

  Woody. . .an odor similar to that of wood

 

Musty. . .a smell suggestive of mold

Words to describe colorThese words used to describe the color of distilled spirits and their definitions are

presented below:

 

Pure White. . .lacking color as in vodka

 

Light Gold. . .a light yellow

  Dark Gold. . .a deep yellow as in the metal-gold

  Dark Brown. . .a dark brown as in dark rum

Words to describe taste

The first taste judgment made deals with the presence or absence of flavor.

  Subtle Flavor. . .flavor is present but only slightly

  Light Flavor. . .flavor is present and can be tasted, another common term

is light bodied.

 

Full Flavor. . .flavor is present and easily noticeable, another common

term is full bodied.

The second set of taste judgments deals with sweetness of the beverage

spirit.

 

Very Sweet. . .similar to a sweet syrup

  Sweet. . .similar to sugar water

  Dry. . .lacking sweetness

  Very Dry. . .totally lacking in sweetness

The third set of taste terms describe the texture of the beverage as it makes

an impression on the mouth and throat.

  Velvety. . .an especially smooth taste

  Smooth. . .a pleasant, even mellow taste

  Uneven. . .a taste that is not smooth but also not harsh

 

Clean. . .a pure natural taste  Herbetic. . .a taste suggestive of food made with herbs

 

Smoky. . .a taste similar to that of barbecue sauce or dark toast

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Gin and Tonic Recipe

The key to a great gin and tonic recipe is to balance the bitterness of tonic water against

the gin. Never tasting one too much more than the other. We share our favorite recipeand tips so you can make a balanced, refreshing cocktail at home.

How to Make the Perfect Gin and Tonic Recipe

So we already know that there’s gin, tonic water and ice, but how much? What kind of

gin and don’t forget the lime, right? 

What Kind of Gin Should I Use?

Since we’re only talking gin, tonic water, ice and lime,  ingredients really matter, here.There’s no where to hide. Choose something mid- to high-shelf. A London dry gin

(such as Beefeater), Plymouth or Bombay work well. London dry gins will be more

straightforward in flavor while Plymouth gin will be a bit more aromatic. We’ve also

used Bombay Sapphire and loved it, but we really enjoy Sapphire’s extra spiciness.  

The Tonic

Your best bet is to buy tonic water in the smaller, single-serving bottles. The tonic will

 be fresh and you won’t lose any fizz. In our research, many are partial to Schweppes,

 but we can’t say we have noticed a difference enough to specify on that one. 

Let’s Talk Ratio 

In our opinion, a gin and tonic should be crisp and refreshing, never boozy or heavy.

After doing some research, ratios can vary. Some enjoy equal parts gin to tonic, others

reduce the gin and double the tonic. For us, we liked it right in the middle, which kept

the drink light and crisp, but still aromatic from the gin.

Use Fresh Lime

To us, a classic gin and tonic recipe needs fresh lime. It should be refreshing and neverflat on flavor. Fresh lime helps with this and brightens everything up.

Read more: http://www.inspiredtaste.net/19488/gin-and-tonic-recipe/#ixzz2aYAnizTL 

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LISTENING

How to Serve Ricard Pastis - Liquor.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k34R-ZGH38Y 

How to drink whiskey like a sir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVG1U-faqHY 

ello WINE

http://elllo.org/english/0051/092-Sandra-Wine.htm 

SPEAKING1.- What would you like to drink?

Work in groups of 5. Use the alcoholic drinks list to take the order.

2.- Working in groups of three and prepare a presentation for your class about a distilled

drink.

3.- Describe yourself: if you were a drink, what would you be? 

WRITING

Describe the drink below.

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