Ultimate Cocktail Quiz: 80 Questions & Answers about Cocktail (inc. Trivia & Picture Round)

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Cocktails are fascinating drinks. They are pretty, delicious and good fun to make! They became incredibly popular in recent years and if you love going out for a drink, you will enjoy all this cocktails quiz questions and answers.

From cocktail recipes quiz to mixology trivia, you will find a bit of everything.

We included 80 questions about cocktails in this ultimate quiz! This includes trivia, multiple choice, true or false as well as a cocktail picture quiz.

So, grab a sheet of paper and a pen, we are about to get started!

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Cocktail Quiz Questions and Answers

Quiz Questions about Cocktails

You will find in the first part of the cocktail quiz the questions only. This is to make it easier for people playing on their own and quiz masters reading the questions out loud.

To find out what the answers are, keep scrolling down.

Round 1: Cocktail Trivia questions

The first round includes trivia questions about cocktails. These are fairly easy (but can be a bit challenging at time). If you are looking for hard questions, you’ll find them further down.

  1. What do you call a virgin cocktail?
  2. What does IBA stand for?
  3. What is the main alcohol in a Casino?
  4. In which cocktail can you find Worcestershire sauce?
  5. Which French Caribbean cocktail means, literally translated, Small Punch?
  6. What soft drink is used in a Cuba Libre?
  7. What garnish is added to Negroni?
  8. What is Brazil’s national cocktail?
  9. Which cocktail was named after a famous American novelist?
  10. Which syrup is used in a Tequila Sunrise?
  11. Which cocktail is garnished with an olive?
  12. Which cocktail was once described as “the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet”?
  13. Two garnishes can be used in an Old Fashioned. Orange peel is one of them. What is the other one?
  14. What ingredient is added in a Gin Fizz to make a Golden Fizz?

Round 2: Cocktail Multiple Choice questions

  1. Which cocktail was invented in the Imperial Cabinet Saloon on Gravier Street, New Orleans?
    1. Hanky Panky
    2. Dry Martini
    3. Ramos Gin Fizz
    4. Martinez
  2. Which gin-based cocktail was invented at the Detroit Athletic Club during Prohibition?
    1. Gin Fizz
    2. French 75
    3. Southside
    4. Last Word
  3. In 2018, Snoop Dogg set the world record for the largest Paradise cocktail. How big was it?
    1. 100 litres
    2. 300 litres
    3. 500 litres
    4. 700 litres
  4. In which city did the Planter’s punch originate?
    1. Charleston
    2. Savannah
    3. New Orleans
    4. St Augustine
  5. Which cocktail is made by mixing Drambuie and Scotch whisky?
    1. Rusty Nail
    2. Sazerac
    3. Sidecar
    4. White Lady
  6. What is the official cocktail of New Orleans?
    1. Vieux Carré
    2. French 75
    3. Negroni
    4. Sazerac
  7. Which duo cocktail is made by adding crème de menthe to brandy?
    1. B and B
    2. Black Russian
    3. Godmother
    4. Stinger
  8. Which classic cocktail is also known as a Delilah or Chelsea Sidecar?
    1. White Lady
    2. Bellini
    3. Cosmopolitan
    4. Cuba Libre
  9. Which cocktail is made with equal parts Cognac and Amaretto?
    1. Mai Tai
    2. Kir
    3. Grasshopper
    4. French Connection
  10. Which ingredient gives the Grasshopper its green colour?
    1. Absinthe
    2. Chartreuse
    3. Crème de menthe
    4. Matcha Powder

Round 3: Cocktail Recipes Quiz

You will find below the list of ingredients needed to make specific cocktails. Name the cocktail. Each correct answer is worth 1 point.

  1. Strawberries, ice, rum and Lime juice.
  2. Lime, Cointreau and tequila.
  3. Fresh mint, Lime juice, Rum and Brown Sugar.
  4. Gin, Triple sec or Cointreau, Lemon juice and egg white.
  5. Cognac, orange liqueur and lemon juice.
  6. Rye whisky, Sweet red vermouth, Dash Angostura bitters and Maraschino cherry.
  7. Campari, Gin and Sweet red Vermouth.
  8. Bourbon or Rye whiskey, Sugar cube, Angostura bitters, Plain water and an orange slice as a garnish.
  9. Vodka Citron, Cranberry juice, Cointreau and fresh lime juice.
  10. Vodka, Kahlúa, Sugar syrup and espresso.

Round 4: Cocktails Quiz – True or False

You will find below a list of statements. Some of them are true and others aren’t. Indicated whether they are right or wrong.

This is a great round to score more points as you have 50% chance to get the right answer.

  1. The Clover Club Cocktail was invented before Prohibition in the USA.
  2. A John Collins is a long drink.
  3. An Irish coffee does not contain coffee.
  4. A Mimosa is made of Orange juice and Champagne.
  5. A kir is a French drink, usually drunk as an apéritif.
  6. There is whiskey in a Long Island iced tea.
  7. A Mai Tai contains Curaçao liqueur.
  8. A Sex on the Beach cocktail without orange juice is called a Woo Woo.
  9. The Moscow Mule is usually served in a copper mug.

Round 5: Cocktails, Geography & Travel Quiz Questions

  1. Where does the Mojito originate from?
  2. In which city was the Brandy Crusta invented?
  3. In which city was the “Between the Sheets” invented?
  4. How many cocktails are named after boroughs of New York City (+ 1 bonus point per cocktail name)?
  5. Which cocktail’s name includes the name of the Portuguese city?
  6. In which Florida city was the Golden Dream invented?
  7. Which cocktail is called Soixante Quinze in French?
  8. From which country is Pisco Sour?
  9. In which Italian city does the Bellini originate from?
  10. Where does the Piña colada originate from?

Round 6: Hard Cocktail Trivia questions

  1. In which country was the “Jungle Bird” invented?
  2. Which alcohol is used to make a Tom Collins?
  3. In which cocktail will you find both maraschino liqueur and crème de violette?
  4. What is the name of a Whiskey Sour with an eff white?
  5. Which French alcohol is used in an Alexander?
  6. Which cocktail is associated with the Kentucky Derby?
  7. Which cocktail has the same name as a Parisian magazine?
  8. Which type of brandy is used in an Angel Face?
  9. Which Prohibition Era cocktail was named after a Canadian-American film actress?
  10. There are 4 ingredients used to make a Monkey Gland. Gin, Orange Juice, Grenadine and ________.
  11. Which cocktail shares its name with a fancy piece of clothing?

Round 7: Cocktails & Movies Quiz

  1. Which cocktail is the first one James orders in Casino Royale (book)?
  2. Which 1928 movie starring Mary Astor shares its name with a cocktail?
  3. Which 1928 movie starring Nancy Carroll and Richard Arlen shares its name with a cocktail?
  4. What is Carrie Bradshaw’s (in Sex and the City) cocktail of choice?
  5. What is Don Draper’s favourite cocktail in the TV Show Mad Men?
  6. Which cocktail was named and invented by Ian Fleming in the 1953 James Bond novel Casino Royale?

Round 8: Cocktail Picture Quiz

You will find below 10 photos of cocktails. Name them. Each correct answer is worth 1 point, meaning you can score up to 10 points with this cocktail picture round.

Cocktail Picture Quiz Round

Quiz Questions & Answers about Cocktails

Congrats lovely quiz player, you made it through the entire game!

Now is time to discover how many points you score in this ultimate cocktail quiz. Don’t forget to count your bonus points! They could make a huge difference.

Round 1: Cocktail Trivia questions and answers

  1. What do you call a virgin cocktail? A mocktail
  2. What does IBA stand for? International Bartenders Association
  3. What is the main alcohol in a Casino? Gin
  4. In which cocktail can you find Worcestershire sauce? Bloody Mary
  5. Which French Caribbean cocktail means, literally translated, Small Punch? Ti’ Punch
  6. What soft drink is used in a Cuba Libre? Coca Cola
  7. What garnish is added to Negroni? Orange Peel
  8. What is Brazil’s national cocktail? Caipirinha
  9. Which cocktail was named after a famous American novelist? Hemingway Special
  10. Which syrup is used in a Tequila Sunrise? Grenadine
  11. Which cocktail is garnished with an olive? Dirty Martini
  12. Which cocktail was once described as “the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet”? Martini
  13. Two garnishes can be used in an Old Fashioned. Orange peel is one of them. What is the other one? Cocktail cherry
  14. What ingredient is added in a Gin Fizz to make a Golden Fizz? Egg Yolk

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Round 2: Cocktail Multiple Choice questions and answers

  1. Which cocktail was invented in the Imperial Cabinet Saloon on Gravier Street, New Orleans? Ramos Gin Fizz
  2. Which gin-based cocktail was invented at the Detroit Athletic Club during Prohibition? Last Word
  3. In 2018, Snoop Dogg set the world record for the largest Paradise cocktail. How big was it? 500 litres
  4. In which city did the Planter’s punch originate? Charleston, South Carolina
  5. Which cocktail is made by mixing Drambuie and Scotch whisky? Rusty Nail
  6. What is the official cocktail of New Orleans? Sazerac
  7. Which duo cocktail is made by adding crème de menthe to brandy? Stinger
  8. Which classic cocktail is also known as a Delilah or Chelsea Sidecar? White Lady
  9. Which cocktail is made with equal parts Cognac and Amaretto? French Connection
  10. Which ingredient gives the Grasshopper its green colour? Crème de menthe

Round 3: Cocktail Recipes Quiz Answers

  1. Strawberries, hulled ice, rum and Lime juice. Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
  2. Lime, Cointreau and tequila. Margarita
  3. Fresh mint, Lime juice, Rum and Brown Sugar. Mojito
  4. Gin, Triple sec or Cointreau, Lemon juice and egg white. White Lady
  5. Cognac, orange liqueur and lemon juice. Sidecar
  6. Rye whisky, Sweet red vermouth, Dash Angostura bitters and Maraschino cherry. Manhattan
  7. Campari, Gin and Sweet red Vermouth. Negroni
  8. Bourbon or Rye whiskey, Sugar cube, Angostura bitters, Plain water and an orange slice as a garnish. Old Fashioned
  9. Vodka Citron, Cranberry juice, Cointreau and Fresh lime juice. Cosmopolitan
  10. Vodka, Kahlúa, Sugar syrup and an espresso. Espresso Martini

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Round 4: Cocktails Quiz – True or False – Answers

  1. The Clover Club Cocktail was invented before Prohibition in the USA. True.
  2. A John Collins is a long drink. True
  3. An Irish coffee does not contain coffee. False
  4. A Mimosa is made of Orange juice and Champagne. True
  5. A kir is a French drink, usually drunk as an apéritif. True
  6. There is whiskey in a Long Island iced tea. False
  7. A Mai Tai contains Curaçao liqueur. True.
  8. A Sex on the Beach cocktail without orange juice is called a Woo Woo. True.
  9. The Moscow Mule is usually served in a copper mug. True

Round 5: Cocktails, Geography & Travel Quiz Questions and answers

  1. Where does the Mojito originate from? Cuba
  2. In which city was the Brandy Crusta invented? New Orleans, Louisiana
  3. In which city was the “Between the Sheets” invented? Paris, France
  4. How many cocktails are named after boroughs of New York City (+ 1 bonus point per cocktail name)? Five. The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.
  5. Which cocktail’s name includes the name of the Portuguese city? Porto Flip
  6. In which Florida city does the Golden Dream originate from? Miami
  7. Which cocktail is called Soixante Quinze in French? French 75
  8. From which country is Pisco Sour? Peru
  9. In which Italian city does the Bellini originate from? Venice
  10. Where did the Piña colada originate from? Puerto Rico

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Round 6: Hard Cocktail Trivia questions and answers

  1. In which country was the “Jungle Bird” invented? Malaysia
  2. Which alcohol is used to make a Tom Collins? Gin
  3. In which cocktail will you find both maraschino liqueur and crème de violette? Aviation
  4. What is the name of a Whiskey Sour with an eff white? Boston Sour
  5. Which French alcohol is used in an Alexander? Cognac
  6. Which cocktail is associated with the Kentucky Derby? Mint Julep
  7. Which cocktail has the same name as a Parisian magazine? Boulevardier
  8. Which type of brandy is used in an Angel Face? Apricot Brandy
  9. Which Prohibition Era cocktail was named after a Canadian-American film actress? Mary Pickford
  10. There are 4 ingredients used to make a Monkey Gland. Gin, Orange Juice, Grenadine and ________. Absinthe.
  11. Which cocktail shares its name with a fancy piece of clothing? Tuxedo

Round 7: Cocktails & Movies Quiz Answers

  1. Which cocktail is the first one James Bond orders in Casino Royale (book)? Americano
  2. Which 1928 movie starring Mary Astor shares its name with a cocktail? Dry Martini
  3. Which 1928 movie starring Nancy Carroll and Richard Arlen shares its name with a cocktail? Manhattan Cocktail
  4. What is Carrie Bradshaw’s (in Sex and the City) cocktail of choice? Cosmopolitan
  5. What is Don Draper’s favourite cocktail in the TV Show Mad Men? Old Fashioned
  6. Which cocktail was named and invented by Ian Fleming in the 1953 James Bond novel Casino Royale? Vesper

Round 8: Cocktail Picture Quiz Answers

  1. Tequila Sunrise
  2. Pisco Sour
  3. Piña Colada
  4. Margarita
  5. Long Island iced tea
  6. Cosmopolitan
  7. Zombie
  8. Mojito
  9. Bellini
  10. Moscow mule

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Founder of Beeloved City, I am originally from France and have been living in the UK since 2016. I've travelled to 25 countries as a backpacker, travel coordinator and for holidays. I spent a year in Australia before eventually settling down in Manchester, England