Martinis and Manhattans Flashcards

1
Q

When is vermouth poured in a recipe?

A

ALWAYS first! Pouring after other liquor will risk ruining the drink.

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2
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What does “dry” mean in regards to martini?

A

Use less dry vermouth.

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3
Q

What is a “dry” Manhattan order?

A

Using dry instead of sweet vermouth.

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4
Q

What is a “perfect” manhattan?

A

Using both types of vermouth (sweet and dry).

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5
Q

What is always served with martini and manhattan drinks?

A

Water. Such strongly alcoholic and tasting beverages make for a thirsty customer.

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6
Q

What is irregular about a Southern Comfort manhattan?

A

It uses dry vermouth instead of sweet, to cut the sweetness of the southern comfort.

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7
Q

Aside from bourbon, what are manhattans frequently made with?

A

Canadian whiskey or brandy.

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8
Q

What is the common garnish for martinis and manhattans?

A

A lemon twist.

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9
Q

Martini

A

Rocks glass filled w/ ice OR chilled stemmed cocktail glass
6 drops dry vermouth
2 oz. gin or vodka
Olive garnish

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Q

Dry Martini

A

Rocks glass filled w/ ice OR chilled stemmed cocktail glass
3 drops dry vermouth
2 oz. gin or vodka
Olive garnish

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Extra Dry Martini

A

Rocks glass filled w/ ice OR chilled stemmed cocktail glass
0-1 drop dry vermouth
2 oz. gin or vodka
Olive garnish

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12
Q

Gibson

A

MARTINI WITH AN ONION GARNISH

(Rocks glass filled w/ ice OR chilled stemmed cocktail glass
6 drops dry vermouth
2 oz. gin or vodka)

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Q

Manhattan

A

Rocks glass filled w/ ice OR chilled stemmed cocktail glass
1/4 oz. sweet vermouth
2 oz. bourbon
Cherry garnish

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14
Q

Dry Manhattan

A

Rocks glass filled w/ ice OR chilled stemmed cocktail glass
1/4 oz. dry vermouth
2 oz. bourbon
Olive garnish

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15
Q

Perfect Manhattan

A
Rocks glass filled w/ ice OR chilled stemmed cocktail glass
1/8 oz. dry vermouth
1/8 oz. sweet vermouth
2 oz. bourbon
Lemon twist garnish
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16
Q

Rob Roy

A

Rocks glass filled w/ ice OR chilled stemmed cocktail glass
1/4 oz. sweet vermouth
2 oz. scotch
Cherry garnish

17
Q

Dry Rob Roy

A

Rocks glass filled w/ ice OR chilled stemmed cocktail glass
1/4 oz. dry vermouth
2 oz. scotch
Olive garnish

18
Q

Perfect Rob Roy

A
Rocks glass filled w/ ice OR chilled stemmed cocktail glass
1/8 oz. dry vermouth
1/8 oz. sweet vermouth
2 oz. scotch
Lemon twist garnish
19
Q

Southern Comfort Manhattan

A

Rocks glass filled w/ ice OR chilled stemmed cocktail glass
1/4 oz. dry vermouth
2 oz. southern comfort
Cherry garnish

20
Q

How is a drink prepared “straight up”?

A
  1. Glass mixing cup filled 3/4 w/ ice
  2. Pour vermouth
  3. Pour liquor
  4. Stir with bar spoon 8-10 times
  5. Strain into a stemmed chilled cocktail glass
  6. Garnish
21
Q

How is a drink prepared “on the rocks”?

A
  1. Rocks glass filled w/ ice
  2. Pour vermouth
  3. Pour liquor
  4. Garnish
  5. Stir stick
22
Q

Cosmopolitan

A
Chilled stemmed cocktail glass
1 oz. vodka
1/2 oz. triple sec
1/4 oz. lime juice
small splash of cranberry
garnish lime squeeze
23
Q

Lemon Drop

A
Chilled stemmed glass
1 oz. vodka
1/2 oz. triple sec
splash sour mix
garnish lemon squeeze
24
Q

Apple Martini

A
Chilled stemmed glass
1 oz. vodka
1 oz. apple pucker
splash sour mix
garnish cherry