Martinis and Martini-Like Cocktails

Question 1

Describe the basic technique associated with the martini.

Answer 1

1. All drinks are served in a chilled martini glass
2. Pour ingredients into a master glass with ice
3. Shake for 8-10 seconds
4. Pour the ice and water out of the cocktail glass
5. Strain the drink into chilled martini glass
6. Garnish

This drink contains no ice!

Question 2

The drier the martini, the ____ vermouth.

Answer 2

less

Question 3

Describe the technique for creating the following martini:

The “In and Out”

Answer 3

For a super dry martini:
Pour the vermouth into the master glass
Swirl it around
Pour out
Proceed to make martini

Question 4

Describe the technique for creating the following martini:

Classic Martini

Answer 4

2 oz gin
1 tsp dry vermouth
Shake
Strain into chilled martini glass
Garnish with odd number of olives or a lemon twist

Question 5

Describe the technique for creating the following martini:

Dry Martini

Answer 5

2 oz gin
3/4 tsp dry vermouth

Question 6

Describe the technique for creating the following martini:

Extra Dry Martini

Answer 6

2 oz gin
1/2 tsp dry vermouth

Question 7

Describe the technique for creating the following martini:

Sweet Martini

Answer 7

2 oz gin
1 tsp sweet vermouth
Shake
Strain into a chilled martini glass
Garnish cherry

Question 8

Describe the technique for creating the following martini:

Vodka Martini

Answer 8

2 oz vodka
1 tsp dry vermouth
Shake
Strain into chilled martini glass
Garnish with off number of olives or a lemon twist

Question 9

Describe the technique for creating the following martini:

Perfect Martini

Answer 9

2 oz gin
1/2 tsp dry vermouth
1/2 tsp sweet vermouth
Shake
Strain into a chilled martini glass
Garnish cherry

Question 10

Describe the technique for creating the following martini:

Dirty Martini

Answer 10

2 oz gin (or vodka)
1 tsp dry vermouth
2 tsp olive brine
Shake
Strain into chilled martini glass
Garnish with an olive

Question 11

Describe the technique for creating the following martini:

Gibson

Answer 11

2 oz gin
1 1/2 tsp dry vermouth
Shake
Strain into chilled martini glass
Garnish with a pearl onion

Question 12

Describe the technique for creating the following martini variation:

Apple Martini

Answer 12

2 oz vodka
1/2 oz apple schnapps
Splash Cointreau and lime
Garnish cherry

Question 13

Describe the technique for creating the following martini variation:

Bellini Martini

Answer 13

2 oz vodka
1 1/2 oz peach schnapps and peach nectar
Garnish lemon peel

Question 14

Describe the technique for creating the following martini variation:

Chocolate Martini

Answer 14

2 oz vodka
1 oz dark creme de cacao
Garnish with a mint sprig

Question 15

Describe the technique for creating the following martini variation:

Emerald Martini

Answer 15

2 oz vodka
1 1/2 oz Midori
Garnish with lemon twist

Question 16

Describe the technique for creating the following martini variation:

Pear Martini

Answer 16

2 oz vodka
1 oz pear brandy
Dash of pear juice

Question 17

Describe the technique for creating the following martini variation:

Peppermint Martini

Answer 17

2 oz vodka
1 oz creme de menthe
Garnish with mint sprig

Question 18

Describe the technique for creating the following martini variation:

Raspberry Martini

Answer 18

2 oz vodka
1 1/2 oz Chambord
Garnish with raspberry

Question 19

Describe the technique for creating the following martini variation:

Sapphire Martini

Answer 19

2 oz vodka
1 1/2 oz blue curacao
Garnish with lemon twist

Question 20

Describe the technique for creating martini-like cocktails.

Answer 20

1. Add ingredients
2. Shake or stir in master glass with ice
3. Strain into chilled cocktail/martini glass
4. No ice
5. Garnish

Question 21

Describe the technique for creating the following martini-like cocktail:

Manhattan

Answer 21

2 oz whiskey (straight or blended)
1/2 tsp sweet vermouth
Dash Angostura bitters
Shake
Strain into chilled martini glass
Garnish with a cherry

Question 22

Describe the technique for creating the following martini-like cocktail:

Perfect Manhattan
equal amounts of dry and sweet vermouth

Answer 22

2 oz whiskey (straight or blended)
1/2 tsp dry vermouth
1/2 tsp sweet vermouth
Shake Angostura bitters
Stir
Strain into chilled martini glass
Garnish with cherry

Question 23

Describe the technique for creating the following martini-like cocktail:

Rob Roy

Answer 23

2 oz scotch
1 tsp sweet vermouth
Few drops of Angostura bitters
Shake
Strain into chilled martini glass
Garnish with cherry