Trivia Time!
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Drinks
1. What spirit is traditionally used in a Bloody Mary?
2. Which fruit is used to make wine?
3. Who is the scientist credited with the first man-made carbonated water in 1767?
4. Why did the tall, narrow 'flute' replace the wide 'coupe' as the preferred glass for Champagne?
5. Who was the pharmacist that invented the original Coca-Cola formula in 1886?
6. What material was commonly used for drinking straws before Marvin Stone patented the paper version in 1888?
7. What gas is responsible for the bubbles in Champagne and other sparkling wines?
8. For which university's football team was Gatorade originally developed?
9. Which cocktail served as the basis for the Negroni before the soda water was replaced with gin?
10. Which historical figure is the early ancestor of the Mojito, 'El Draque,' named after?
11. The 'pearls' or 'boba' in bubble tea are primarily made from the starch of which plant?
12. The 'French 75' cocktail was named after what type of military equipment?
13. The Manhattan was the first major cocktail to use which fortified wine as a key ingredient?
14. Which ingredient is responsible for the frothy head of a Pink Lady cocktail?
15. The B-52 layered shot was named after what?
16. What material is the traditional mug used to serve a Moscow Mule made from?
17. What is the name of the traditional pot used to brew Turkish coffee?
18. Which amino acid is responsible for the savory 'umami' taste in high-quality green tea?
19. Unlike most beers, what is the primary source of fermentable sugar in a Hard Seltzer?
20. Why is the modern Singapore Sling recipe considered a 'reconstruction'?