Martinis and Manhattans Flashcards
When is vermouth poured in a recipe?
ALWAYS first! Pouring after other liquor will risk ruining the drink.
What does “dry” mean in regards to martini?
Use less dry vermouth.
What is a “dry” Manhattan order?
Using dry instead of sweet vermouth.
What is a “perfect” manhattan?
Using both types of vermouth (sweet and dry).
What is always served with martini and manhattan drinks?
Water. Such strongly alcoholic and tasting beverages make for a thirsty customer.
What is irregular about a Southern Comfort manhattan?
It uses dry vermouth instead of sweet, to cut the sweetness of the southern comfort.
Aside from bourbon, what are manhattans frequently made with?
Canadian whiskey or brandy.
What is the common garnish for martinis and manhattans?
A lemon twist.
Martini
Rocks glass filled w/ ice OR chilled stemmed cocktail glass
6 drops dry vermouth
2 oz. gin or vodka
Olive garnish
Dry Martini
Rocks glass filled w/ ice OR chilled stemmed cocktail glass
3 drops dry vermouth
2 oz. gin or vodka
Olive garnish
Extra Dry Martini
Rocks glass filled w/ ice OR chilled stemmed cocktail glass
0-1 drop dry vermouth
2 oz. gin or vodka
Olive garnish
Gibson
MARTINI WITH AN ONION GARNISH
(Rocks glass filled w/ ice OR chilled stemmed cocktail glass
6 drops dry vermouth
2 oz. gin or vodka)
Manhattan
Rocks glass filled w/ ice OR chilled stemmed cocktail glass
1/4 oz. sweet vermouth
2 oz. bourbon
Cherry garnish
Dry Manhattan
Rocks glass filled w/ ice OR chilled stemmed cocktail glass
1/4 oz. dry vermouth
2 oz. bourbon
Olive garnish
Perfect Manhattan
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