Short & Balanced

Question 1

Short & Balanced Standards

Answer 1

Equal or near-equal parts structure

Base spirit + fortified wine OR amaro OR liqueur + citrus or juice

Shaken or stirred, always served up (neat in a coupe or martini glass)

Question 2

Blood & Sand

Answer 2

Glass: Chilled Martini / Coupe
Ice: None
Method: Shake & Fine Strain

Ingredients and quantities in mL:
Grant’s Scotch Whisky 20
Sweet Vermouth 20
Cherry Brandy 20
Orange Juice 20

Garnish:
Orange Zest

Question 3

Last Word

Answer 3

Glass: Chilled Martini / Coupe
Ice: None
Method: Shake and Fine Strain

Ingredients and quantities in mL:
Gin 20
Maraschino 20
Green Chartreuse 20
Fresh Lime juice 20

Garnish:
Cherry