Chapter 3 Martinis and Manhattans

Question 1

“______ is always poured in first. It has a very pungent taste and aroma. It’s purpose is to enhance the flavor of the cocktail and not overpower it. By pouring it first, you keep the drink mixed properly. Also, if you pour the____after you pour the liquor, you risk ruining the drink”.

Answer 1

Vermouth

Question 2

“The word “____” used in a Martini order means less ____Vermouth. The word “___” used in a Manhattan order means use ___ instead of Sweet Vermouth. The word “_____” used in a Manhattan order means use both types of Vermouth”.

Answer 2

dry
Dry
dry 
Dry
perfect

Question 3

Martini

Answer 3

Rocks glass, filled with ice or stemmed cocktail glass, chilled
3 drops of Dry Vermouth
2 oz. Gin or Vodka
Olive Garnish

Question 4

Dry Martini

Answer 4

Rocks glass, filled with ice or stemmed cocktail glass, chilled
3 drops Dry Vermouth
2 oz. Gin or Vodka
Olive Garnish

Question 5

Extra Dry Martini

Answer 5

Rocks glass, filled with ice or stemmed cocktail glass, chilled
2 oz. Gin or Vodka
Oliva garnish

Question 6

Gibson

Answer 6

Prepare the same as a Martini, but substitute an onion garnish for the olive garnish

Question 7

Manhattan

Answer 7

Rocks glass, filled with ice or stemmed cocktail glass, chilled
1/4 oz. Sweet Vermouth
2 Dashes Bitters
2 oz. Bourbon
Cherry garnish

Question 8

Dry Manhattan

Answer 8

Rocks glass, filled with ice or stemmed cocktail glass, chilled
1/4 oz. Dry Vermouth
2 Dashes Bitters *ask customer*
2 oz. Bourbon
Olive garnish

Question 9

Perfect Manhattan

Answer 9

Rocks glass, filled with ice or stemmed cocktail glass, chilled
1/8 oz Dry Vermouth
1/8 oz. Sweet Vermouth
2 Dashes Bitters *ask customer*
2 oz. Bourbon
Lemon twist garnish

Question 10

Questions to ask customer when making a Martini

Answer 10

1. Gin or Vodka?
2. Well or call brand?
3. Wet, dry, how dirty? *Dirty=add 3/4 oz. Olive Juice
4. Up or over? Up=Shaken or Stirred
5. Garnish?

Question 11

Rob Roy

Answer 11

Rocks glass, filled with ice or stemmed cocktail glass, chilled
1/4 oz. Sweet Vermouth
2 Dashes Bitters
2 oz. Scotch
Cherry Garnish

Question 12

Dry Rob Roy

Answer 12

Rocks glass, filled with ice or stemmed cocktail glass, chilled
1/4 oz. Dry Vermouth
2 Dashes Bitters
2 oz. Scotch 
Olive Garnish

Question 13

Perfect Rob Roy

Answer 13

Rocks glass, filled with ice or stemmed cocktail glass, chilled
1/8 oz. Dry Vermouth
1/8 oz. Sweet Vermouth
2 Dashes Bitters
2 oz. Scotch
Lemon twist garnish

Question 14

Southern Comforth Manhattan

Answer 14

Rocks glass, filled with ice or stemmed cocktail glass, chilled
1/4 oz. Dry Vermouth
2 oz. Southern Comfort
(Optional Bitters)
Cherry Garnish

Question 15

New York Cocktail

Answer 15

Cocktail glass, chilled
1 oz. Bourbon
1/2 oz. Lime Juice
1 teaspoon Sugar
Dash Grenadine
Shake/Strain
Orange twist garnish

Question 16

Negroni

Answer 16

Cocktail glass, chilled
1 oz. Gin
1 oz. Campari
1 oz. Sweet Vermouth
Shake/ Strain
Lemon twist

Question 17

Lemon Drop

Answer 17

Stemmed glass
1 oz. Absolut Citron
1/2 oz. Triple Sec
1/2 oz. Sweet & Sour
1/2 lemon squeeze and drop in shaker
Sugared rim of the Martini glass
Lemon garnish

Question 18

Appletini

Answer 18

Stemmed glass
1 oz. Vodka
1/2 oz Apple Pucker
1/2 oz. Sweet & Sour
Garnish: Thin slice of apple or cherry

Question 19

Cosmopolitan

Answer 19

Stemmed glass
1 oz. Absolut Mandarin
1/2 oz Triple Sec
1/4 oz. Lime Juice
1 oz. Cranberry Juice
Lime garnish

Question 20

Chocolate Martini

Answer 20

Stemmed Glass
1 oz. Vanilla Vodka
1/2 oz. Bailey's
1/2 oz. White Creme de Cacao
Chocolate syrup on the rim
Cherry garnish

Question 21

Flirtini

Answer 21

Stemmed glass
1 oz. Absolut Mandarin
2 oz. Pineapple juice
Float champagne over a bar spoon
Cherry garnish