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Mixology 3 - Martinis & Manhattans Flashcards

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1
Q

What is a “straight up” drink?

A

Chilled cocktail glass, no ice

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What are the two key questions for a customer ordering a Martini or Manhattan?

A

Vodka or Gin?

Up or on the rocks?

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3
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What is omitted in a flavored Martini from the standard Martini recipe?

A

Vermouth

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4
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What is in a “dirty martini”?

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Olive juice

Add one bar spoon full and garnish with 3+ olives

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Are “straight up” Martinis/Manhattans shaken or stirred by default?

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Stirred. Except for flavored martini’s which are shaken.

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What are the characteristics of sweet vermouth?

A

Red label
Used with dark liquors
Cherry garnish (matches label color)

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What are the characteristics of dry vermouth?

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Green label
Used with clear liquors
Olive garnish (matches label color)

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What is a “Cracked ice” martini?

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Same as a mist martini.

Shaken hard with less ice in shaker (to get ice flakes in drink)

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What is a “Mist” martini?

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Same as a Cracked ice martini.

Shaken hard with less ice in shaker (to get ice flakes in drink)

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10
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What does the word “dry” mean in the context of a Martini?

A

Less vermouth.

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What does the word “dry” mean in the context of a Manhattan?

A

Use dry vermouth instead of sweet vermouth.

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12
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What is an alternate way to “stir” a Martini or Manhattan?

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Cover glass with a strainer and “swirl”.

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13
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How do you get drops of vermouth from a pour spout?

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Cover the pour hole and drop vermouth out through the burp hole.

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14
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Martini

A

Rocks glass, filled with ice or stemmed glass, chilled
6 drops Dry Vermouth
2 oz. Gin or Vodka
Olive garnish

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Dry Martini

A

Rocks glass, filled with ice or Stemmed glass, chilled
3 drops Dry Vermouth
2 oz. Gin or Vodka
Olive Garnish

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Extra Dry Martini

A

Rocks glass, filled with ice or Stemmed glass, chilled
0-1 drops Dry Vermouth (none by default)
2 oz. Gin or Vodka
Olive garnish

17
Q

Gibson

A

Martini with onion garnish instead of olive.

18
Q

Manhattan

A

Rocks glass, filled with ice or Stemmed glass, chilled
1/4 oz. Sweet Vermouth
2 oz. Bourbon
Cherry garnish

19
Q

Traditional Manhattan

A 
Rocks glass, filled with ice or Stemmed glass, chilled.
1/4 oz. Sweet Vermouth
2 drops Bitters
2 oz. Rye Whiskey
Cherry garnish
20
Q

Dry Manhattan

A

Rocks glass, filled with ice or Stemmed glass, chilled.
1/4 oz. Dry Vermouth
2 oz. Bourbon
Cherry garnish

21
Q

Perfect Manhattan

A 
Rocks glass, filled with ice or Stemmed glass, chilled
1/8 oz. Dry Vermouth
1/8 oz. Sweet Vermouth
2 oz. Bourbon
Lemon twist garnish
22
Q

How do you prepare a twist garnish?

A

Twist the peel (to get the essential oils to the surface), rub around the edge of the glass and then leave on the rim.

23
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Rob Roy

A

Manhattan with Scotch instead of Bourbon

24
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Southern Comfort Manhattan

A

Rocks glass, filled with ice or Stemmed glass, chilled
1/4 oz. Dry Vermouth
2 oz. Southern Comfort
Cherry garnish

25
Q

Are Manhattans and Rob Roys shaken or stirred.

A

Only stirred. Shaking makes the drink cloudy.

26
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What does “Bruised” mean in the context of a Martini?

A

Shaken, not stirred.

Dillutes the drink some.

27
Q

Flavored Martini

A

Rocks glass, filled with ice or Stemmed glass, chilled
1-1/2 oz. Vodka
1/2 oz. Liqueur

28
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Cosmopolitan

A 
Stemmed glass, chilled
1-1/4 oz. Vodka
1/4 oz. Cranberry Juice
1/4 oz. Orange Liqueur (matched to quality of Vodka)
1/4 oz. lime juice
Bruise
Orange, lime or lemon twist
29
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Purple Cosmopolitan

A

Cosmopolitan with Blue Curaco for Orange Liqueur. For call/top shelf use Grand Marnier or Contreau with a couple drops of Blue Curaco.

30
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How do you add vermouth to a rocks martini?

A

Drip Vermouth into empty rocks glass and swirl to coat. Dump remaining vermouth and fill glass with ice. Then add vodka.

31
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How do you add vermouth to an “up” martini?

A

Drip vermouth into pint glass and swirl to coat. Dump remaining vermouth and fill glass with ice. Then add vodka & stir.

32
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What is 1/8 oz. equivalent to?

A

A dash or a splash.

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