Martini Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
What is Vermouth?
A
aromatized, fortified wine, with a variety of herbs used for cocktails, produces a bitter taste
2
Q
Standard Martini Ratio
A
2 : 1 liquor to vermouth
3
Q
Dry
A
less vermouth
4
Q
Extra Dry
A
little to no vermouth (vermouth rinse)
5
Q
Straight Up
A
no ice in the glass
6
Q
Wet
A
extra vermouth
7
Q
Dirty
A
olive juice
8
Q
50/50
A
1 : 1 liquor to vermouth
9
Q
Perfect
A
equal parts dry and sweet vermouth
10
Q
Twist
A
with a lemon/lime peel twist
11
Q
On the Rocks
A
over ice
12
Q
Shaken
A
alcohol shaken in a shaker with ice before poured
13
Q
Stirred
A
in a shaker, stirred with ice for 30 seconds before pour, less likely to have ice shards
14
Q
Neat
A
room temperature, without ice
15
Q
Well Drink
A
no preference of brand, just cheapest option
