Texas Bartending License Practice Test 2025 - Free Bartending License Practice Questions and Study Guide

The term "alcoholic beverages" specifically refers to drinks that contain ethanol, the type of alcohol that is safe for consumption. Beer, wine, and distilled spirits are all categories of alcoholic beverages because they undergo fermentation and/or distillation processes that produce ethanol.

Beer is made from fermented grains, typically barley or wheat, while wine is produced from fermented grapes or other fruits. Distilled spirits, such as vodka, whiskey, and gin, are made through the distillation of fermented grains, fruits, or other fermentable materials, resulting in a higher alcohol content.

In contrast, water, soda, and juice are non-alcoholic beverages, as they do not contain ethanol. Cocktails, sangria, and punch are mixed drinks that can contain alcoholic beverages, but they are not classified as standalone types of alcoholic beverages themselves; rather, they are often made using the alcoholic beverages classified in the correct answer. Therefore, the correct response encompasses the broadest and most accurate categories of drinks that can be consumed to obtain alcohol.