Martinis & Manhattans

Question 1

When are martinis most often ordered?

Answer 1

Before lunch or dinner, or during the cocktail hour

Question 2

Martinis are most often made with what liquor?

Answer 2

Vodka

Question 3

What is the original liquor in a martini?

Answer 3

Gin

Question 4

Martini Rules

Answer 4

1. Up / “on the rocks”
   
   • if Up - ice mixing cup, chill stemmed glass
   • if “on the rocks”, ice rocks glass, make in glass
2. Pour dry vermouth first
3. 2 1/2 oz (10 count) liquor
   
   • if Up, shaken or stirred
   • if “on the rocks”, make in glass, stir
4. Garnish (olive, onion, twist)

Question 5

Martini

Answer 5

A. Stemmed glass, chilled or on the rocks w ice
B. 1/4 oz Dry Vermouth
C. 2 1/2 oz premium gin/vodka
D. Stir drink, garnish w olive

Notes

1. Drier martini = LESS Dry Vermouth
2. Onion garnish = Gibson

Question 6

Dirty Martini

Answer 6

A. Stemmed glass, chilled or on the rocks w ice
B. 1/4 oz Dry Vermouth
C. 2 1/2 oz premium gin/vodka
D. 1/2 oz olive juice (adjust to guest preference)
D. Stir drink,
E. garnish w olives

Notes

1. Drier martini = LESS Dry Vermouth
2. Onion garnish = Gibson

Question 7

Tuaca Lemon Drop Martini

Answer 7

A. Stemmed glass, chilled or on the rocks with ice
B. 1/2 oz Tuaca
C. 2 1/2 oz vodka
D. Squeeze of lemon
E. Sugar the rim
F. Lemon garnish

Question 8

Sour Apple Martini

Answer 8

A. Stemmed glass, chilled or on the rocks w ice
B. 2 1/2 oz premium vodka
C. 1/2 oz Apple Puckers
D. Apple slice or cherry garnish

Question 9

Cosmopolitan

Answer 9

A. Stemmed glass, chilled
B. Mixer cup 1/4 of ice
C. 2 1/2 oz vodka
D. 1/2 oz Grand Marnier/Cointreau
E. 1 oz cranberry juice
F. Shake and strain
G. Garnish - squeeze of lime or twist & drop into drink

Question 10

Flavored Vodka Martini

Answer 10

A. Stemmed glass, chilled
B. Mixer cup, 1/4 ice
C. 2 1/2 oz their flavor choice vodka
D. 1 oz juice to match flavor
E. Shake and strain
F. Garnish to match flavor

Question 11

Is a Manhattan most often ordered “up” or “on the rocks”?

Answer 11

On the rocks

Question 12

What liquors are most often used in Manhattans?

Answer 12

Bourbon or rye

Question 13

What do you call a Manhattan made with scotch?

Answer 13

A Rob Roy

Question 14

How do you know if a Manhattan gets sweet or dry vermouth?

Answer 14

By it’s name.
Sweet Manhattan = sweet vermouth
Dry Manhattan = dry vermouth

Question 15

What is a Perfect Manhattan?

Answer 15

A Manhattan made with both sweet and dry vermouth

Question 16

Manhattan Rules

Answer 16

1. Up / On the Rocks
   
   • Up - ice mixing cup, chilled stemmed glass
   • On the Rocks - ice rocks glass, make in glass
2. 3 drops bitters
3. 1/4 oz vermouth
4. 2 1/2 oz liquor (10 count)
   * ”Up” - mixing cup, stir, strain
   * ”Rocks” - make in glass, stir
5. Cherry garnish

Question 17

Manhattan

Answer 17

A. Stemmed glass, chilled or rocks glass, ice
B. 3 drops bitters
C. 1/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
D. 2 1/2 oz Bourbon/Rye
E. Cherry garnish

Question 18

Rob Roy

Answer 18

A. Stemmed glass, chilled or rocks glass, ice
B. 3 drops bitters
C. 1/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
D. 2 1/2 oz Scotch
E. Cherry garnish

Question 19

Dry Manhattan

Answer 19

A. Stemmed glass, chilled or rocks glass, ice
B. 3 drops bitters
C. 1/4 oz Dry Vermouth
D. 2 1/2 oz Bourbon/Rye
E. Cherry garnish

Question 20

Perfect Manhattan

Answer 20

A. Stemmed glass, chilled or rocks glass, ice
B. 3 drops bitters
C. 1/8 oz Sweet Vermouth
D. 1/8 oz Dry Vermouth
E. 2 1/2 oz Bourbon/Rye
E. Cherry garnish

Question 21

Perfect Rob Roy

Answer 21

A. Stemmed glass, chilled or rocks glass, ice
B. 3 drops bitters
C. 1/8 oz Sweet Vermouth
D. 1/8 oz Dry Vermouth
E. 2 1/2 oz Scotch
F. Cherry garnish

Question 22

Dry Rob Roy

Answer 22

A. Stemmed glass, chilled or rocks glass, ice
B. 3 drops bitters
C. 1/8 oz Sweet Vermouth
D. 1/8 oz Dry Vermouth
E. 2 1/2 oz Scotch
F. Cherry garnish