Types of Alcohol
- Wine
- Spirits
- Beer
Some common alcohols are wine, whiskey, vodka, rum, tequila, gin, brandy, ale, beer, champagne, and cognac.
Main Categories of Alcohol
- Spirits
- Fermented Beverages
Spirits like vodka, whiskey and gin are distilled, increasing alcohol content. Fermented beverages like beer and wine have lower alcohol content.
Popular Cocktails
All popular cocktails contain alcohol like vodka, whiskey, wine, rum, gin or tequila mixed with juice, liqueur or other flavors. Some famous cocktails are the margarita, martini, and Bloody Mary.
Learning Bartending
When learning bartending, the main liquors to know are vodka, rum, tequila, gin, whiskey, and brandy.
Alcohol Types by Main Ingredient
- Vodka: potatoes or grains
- Rum: sugarcane
- Whiskey: fermented grain mash
- Gin: grains with juniper berries
- Wine: grapes
- Cider: apples
- Beer: grains, hops, and yeast