Cocktails

Question 1

Manhattan

Answer 1

2 ounces rye whiskey
1 ounce sweet vermouth
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish: brandied cherry (or lemon twist, if preferred)

Question 2

Negroni

Answer 2

1 ounce gin
1 ounce Campari
1 ounce sweet vermouth
Garnish: orange peel

Question 3

Martini

Answer 3

2 1/2 ounces gin
1/2 ounce dry vermouth
1 dash orange bitters
Garnish: lemon twist

Question 4

Daiquiri

Answer 4

Rum, simple syrup, fresh lime juice

Question 5

Old Fashioned

Answer 5

1 teaspoon sugar
3 dashes Angostura bitters
1 teaspoon water
2 ounces bourbon (or rye whiskey, if preferred)
Garnish: orange twist

Question 6

Whiskey Sour

Answer 6

2 ounces bourbon
3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1/2 ounce egg white (optional)
Garnish: Angostura bitters

Question 7

Tom Collins

Answer 7

2 ounces London dry gin
1 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce simple syrup
Club soda, to top
Garnish: lemon wheel
Garnish: maraschino cherry

Question 8

Sazerac

Answer 8

Absinthe, to rinse
1 sugar cube
1/2 teaspoon cold water
4 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
2 1/2 ounces rye whiskey
Garnish: lemon peel

Question 9

Paloma

Answer 9

2 ounces tequila
1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
4 ounces Grapefruit soda, chilled, to top
Pinch of salt
Garnish: lime wheel

Question 10

Moscow Mule

Answer 10

2 ounces vodka
1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
3 ounces ginger beer, chilled
Garnish: lime wheel

Question 11

SideCar

Answer 11

1 1/2 ounces cognac
3/4 ounce orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Garnish: orange twist
Garnish: sugar rim (optional)

Question 12

Martinez

Answer 12

1 1/2 ounces gin
1 1/2 ounces sweet vermouth
1/4 ounce Luxardo maraschino liqueur
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish: orange twist

Question 13

Pimm’s Cup

Answer 13

2 ounces Pimm’s No. 1
1/2 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Ginger ale, to top
Garnish: cucumber slice
Garnish: mint sprig
Garnish: strawberry
Garnish: lemon wheel (optional)
Garnish: orange wheel (optional)

Question 14

Pisco Sour

Answer 14

2 ounces pisco
1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1 egg white
Garnish: Angostura bitters

Question 15

French 75

Answer 15

1 ounce gin
1/2 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce simple syrup
3 ounces Champagne (or other sparkling wine)
Garnish: lemon twist

Question 16

Mint Julep

Answer 16

8 mint leaves
1/4 ounce simple syrup
2 ounces bourbon
Garnish: mint sprig
Garnish: Angostura bitters (optional)

Question 17

Last Word

Answer 17

3/4 ounce gin
3/4 ounce green Chartreuse
3/4 ounce maraschino liqueur
3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
Garnish: brandied cherry (optional)

Question 18

Irish Coffee

Answer 18

1 1/2 ounces Irish whiskey
2 teaspoons brown sugar
Hot brewed coffee, to top
Garnish: whipped cream

Question 19

Corpse Reviver Number 2

Answer 19

Absinthe, to rinse
3/4 ounce London dry gin
3/4 ounce Lillet blanc
3/4 ounce orange liqueur
3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Question 20

Mojito

Answer 20

3 mint leaves
1/2 ounce simple syrup
2 ounces white rum
3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
Club soda, to top
Garnish: mint sprig
Garnish: lime wheel

Question 21

Gin Fizz

Answer 21

2 ounces gin
1 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
3/4 ounce simple syrup
1 egg white (about 1/2 ounce)
Club soda, to top (about 1 ounce)

Question 22

Bloody Mary

Answer 22

Celery salt
1 lemon wedge
1 lime wedge
2 ounces vodka
4 ounces tomato juice
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
2 dashes Tabasco sauce
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch smoked paprika
Garnish: parsley sprig
Garnish: 2 green olives
Garnish: lime wedge
Garnish: celery stalk (optional)

Question 23

Vodka Gimlet

Answer 23

2 ounces vodka
3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce simple syrup
Garnish: lime wheel

Question 24

Margarita

Answer 24

2 ounces blanco tequila
1/2 ounce orange liqueur
1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce agave syrup
Garnish: lime wheel
Garnish: kosher salt (optional)

Question 25

Mai Tai

Answer 25

1 1/2 ounces white rum
3/4 ounce orange curaçao
3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce orgeat
1/2 ounce dark rum
Garnish: lime wheel
Garnish: mint sprig

Question 26

Americano

Answer 26

1 1/2 ounces Campari
1 1/2 ounces sweet vermouth
Soda water, chilled, to top
Garnish: orange twist

Question 27

Vesper

Answer 27

3 ounces gin
1 ounce vodka
1/2 ounce Lillet blanc aperitif
Garnish: lemon twist

Question 28

Rusty Nail

Answer 28

1 1/2 ounces scotch
3/4 ounce Drambuie

Question 29

Cosmopolitan

Answer 29

1 1/2 ounces citron vodka
3/4 ounce Cointreau
3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce cranberry juice cocktail
Garnish: lime wedge

Question 30

Blood and Sand

Answer 30

3/4 ounce scotch (choose one that isn’t too peated)
3/4 ounce sweet vermouth
3/4 ounce Heering cherry liqueur
3/4 ounce orange juice, freshly squeezed
Garnish: orange peel

Question 31

Hurricane

Answer 31

2 ounces light rum
2 ounces dark rum
1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 ounce orange juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce passion fruit puree
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1 teaspoon grenadine
Garnish: orange half-wheel
Garnish: preserved cherry

Question 32

Grasshopper

Answer 32

1 ounce green creme de menthe
1 ounce white creme de cacao
2 ounces heavy cream
Garnish: nutmeg, freshly grated (optional)