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1. What alcoholic spirit is made from juniper berries?
2. Who is the scientist credited with the first man-made carbonated water in 1767?
3. Archaeological evidence suggests that the earliest winemaking occurred in which modern-day country?
4. Which citrus fruit provides the distinct flavoring for Earl Grey tea?
5. What material was commonly used for drinking straws before Marvin Stone patented the paper version in 1888?
6. Which essential beer ingredient was missing from the original 1516 Beer Purity Law?
7. What are the three main ingredients in a traditional Pina Colada?
8. The word 'Punch' is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning what number?
9. Which historical figure is the early ancestor of the Mojito, 'El Draque,' named after?
10. Tonic water will glow which color when placed under a UV blacklight?
11. The 'French 75' cocktail was named after what type of military equipment?
12. Instant coffee first saw massive commercial success during which major historical event?
13. The name of the cocktail 'Mai Tai' is derived from a word in which language?
14. What must the cream do in a traditional Irish Coffee for it to be considered correctly prepared?
15. The Manhattan was the first major cocktail to use which fortified wine as a key ingredient?
16. Despite its name, which common beverage is NOT an ingredient in a Long Island Iced Tea?
17. Why do nitrogen bubbles create a creamier texture in coffee compared to carbon dioxide bubbles?
18. What is the purpose of the plastic 'widget' found inside some beer cans?
19. The Gimlet was popularized by the British Navy as a way to prevent which disease?
20. What is the name of the traditional pot used to brew Turkish coffee?