Shaken... Or Stirred Flashcards
two types of shake or stirred drinks
martinis
sparkling drinks
three questions of interest for making martinis
vodka or gin?
shaken or stirred?
how dry?
martinis
core ingredient: base fortified wine
ratio of vermouth to spirit: 1:3 or 1:4
standard garnish: olive
standard glassware: martini glass
served: up
regular martini
standard amounts of spirit and vermouth (2.5 oz : .75 oz)
martini v martini style
martini style drinks don’t follow the same pattern of questions as martinis, instead they follow specific recipes designated as either shaken or stirred
more complex in ingredients and flavors than martinis
dry
less vermouth than spirit
extra/bone dry
splash of vermouth
wet
more vermouth than spirit
perfect
equal ratio of vermouth to spirit
dirty
equal parts dry vermouth and olive brine
filthy/extra filthy
extra olive brine
with a twist
served with a citrus twist garnish