Black Rock Beverage Reference Flashcards

Comprehensive vocabulary and reference guide for Black Rock drink sizes, espresso standards, flavor measurements, and classic drink recipes.

Hot Cup Sizes

$$12, 16, 20, 24$$

Iced/Blended Cup Sizes

$$16, 20, 24, 32$$

Iced Fill Lines

$$11, 13, 15, 19$$

Chiller Fill Lines

$$8, 10, 10, 14$$

No Coffee Fill Lines (smoothies, shakes, etc.)

$$8, 10, 12, 16$$

Hot Espresso Shots

$$2, 2, 4, 4$$

Iced Espresso Shots

$$2, 2, 3, 4$$

Blended Espresso Shots

$$2, 2, 3, 4$$

Shot Window

$$18-25\,\text{sec}$$

Shot Use Time

Use within $30\,\text{sec}$

Main Syrup Amounts

$$4, 5, 6, 7$$

Secondary Syrup Amounts

$$1, 2, 3, 4$$

Main Sauce Amounts

$$1, 1\,\frac{1}{4}, 1\,\frac{1}{2}, 1\,\frac{3}{4}$$

Secondary Sauce Amounts

$$\frac{1}{2}, \frac{3}{4}, 1, 1\,\frac{1}{4}$$

Latte

espresso + $2\%$ + $\frac{1}{2}"$ foam

Breve

espresso + half & half + $\frac{1}{2}"$ foam

Americano

espresso + hot water (ask cream/sugar)

Cappuccino

$\frac{1}{2}$ milk / $\frac{1}{2}$ foam

Mocha

dark chocolate + whole milk

White Mocha

white chocolate + whole milk

Blondie

primary white choc. (sauce) + secondary carm. (sauce) + whole milk (unless asked for an alternative milk)

Truffle

primary choc. (sauce) + secondary carm. (sauce) + whole milk

Irish coffee

primary Irish syrup + half & half

Jackhammer

primary choc. sauce + always $3$ pumps van in all sizes + $2$ extra shots + whole milk

Blackout

primary chocolate + secondary hazelnut

Pearl Harbor

Light roast

Which alternative milk is sweetened with vanilla?

Soy

Which alternative milk is unsweetened?

Oat milk

At what temperature should milk generally never exceed unless requested?

170 - 180

Should espresso shots be used in Americanos?

Yes

What are signs of a bad espresso shot?

Watery appearance, squiggly pull, burnt flavor if left too long

What can affect espresso shot timing?

Portafilter temperature, old grounds, weather/humidity changes

If a drink has two flavors but no obvious primary flavor, what do you do?

Split the primary flavor amount between the two flavors

If adding a flavor to an existing menu drink, what does that flavor become?

An additional secondary flavor

What happens when a drink is ordered half-sweet?

Primary and secondary flavors are cut in half

What happens when a drink is ordered quarter-sweet?

Primary and secondary flavors are cut to one-quarter amount

How do Americano shots differ from standard drinks?

Shot count increases by one size level

How much room should be left at the top of a hot Americano?

About ½ inch

How much ice goes into an iced Americano?

Heaping

How many tea bags go into a small hot tea?

2 bags

How much room should be left at the top of a hot tea?

½ inch

Does tea get a primary flavor amount if flavored?

Yes

If a customer wants espresso in their chai, what should you ask?

How many shots

Does chai receive a secondary flavor amount when flavored?

Yes

Regular milk temp

160

Red scoop sizes per cup

½ , 3/4 , 1, 1 1/4

Extra sweet

Only secondary flavor increases

Old town

Medium roast

Steele bridge

Dark roast

Extra sweet syrup

2 pumps

Extra sweet sauce

Add ½ pump

Extra Oreo

1 Oreo

Extra choc chip

½ scoop

Extra mexi powder

½ scoop