Classics

Question 1

Cognac Sazerac

Answer 1

1 1/2 oz Rittenhouse 100
3/4 oz Landy VS
1/4 oz Demerara 
3 dropper peychauds 
3 drops absinthe 

Method: stir 30 secs, triangle of absinthe in glass
Glass: double rocks
Garnish: lemon swath, discard

Question 2

Mint Julep

Answer 2

2 1/4 oz Maker's Mark
1/4 oz Demerara 
1/4 oz Benedictine
1 dropper angostura
1/3 dropper Regan's orange 
10 large mint leaves
Top with 4 dash of Appleton estate rum

Method: Add all ingredients to glass, light muddle, add crushed ice, swizzle
Glass: julep mug or double old fashioned
Garnish: mint crown & orange swath

Question 3

Negroni

Answer 3

1 1/2 oz No. 3 Gin
3/4 oz Carpano Antica
3/4 oz Campari

Method: stir slowly, 20-25 secs
Glass: coupe or double old fashioned
Garnish: orange swath, discarded when up

Question 4

Bavette’s Punch

Answer 4

1 1/2 oz El Dorado 3yr
3/4 oz Lime Juice
1/2 oz simple
3/4 oz Grapefruit
1/2 oz Luxardo maraschino 

Method: shake for 20 sec
Glass: double old fashioned
Garnish: grapefruit peel (discarded), 2 Luxardo cherries

Question 5

Pago Pago

Answer 5

2 oz Pineapple juice
1 1/2 oz Ron Matusalem Classico 
1/2 oz lime juice 
1/2 oz green chartreuse 
1/4 oz crème de cacao

Method: shake and strain
Glass: coupe
Garnish: Luxardo cherry

Question 6

Dark and Stormy

Answer 6

1/2 oz Falernum
1/2 oz lime juice
1 oz ginger beer
1 1/2 oz goslings black seal

Method: build in glass, crushed ice, roll, top with more ice as needed
Glass: double old fashioned
Garnish: lime wheel

Question 7

Lillet Rose Martini

Answer 7

2 oz Lillet
1/2 oz Nuit Blanche
3/4 oz lemon juice 
1/2 oz St Germain
1/2 oz simple 

Method: shake & strain
Glass: coupe
Garnish: lemon death discarded

Question 8

Lion’s Tail

Answer 8

2 oz Evan Williams Black
3/4 oz lime juice
3/4 oz simple
1/8 oz allspice dram
2 dash ango

Method: shake & strain
Glass: coupe
Garnish: none