Spirit + Modifier

Question 1

Spirit + Modifier standards

Answer 1

One base spirit (traditionally gin or vodka).

A small amount of dry vermouth or similar wine-based modifier that doesn’t alterate too much the base spirit.

Served short, usually stirred, no large mixers.

Question 2

Dry Martini

Answer 2

Glass: Chilled Martini / Coupe
Ice: None
Method: Stir & Julep strain

Ingredients and quantities in mL:
Dry Vermouth 1 barspoon
Gin or Vodka 60

Garnish:
Olive or Lemon zest

Question 3

Gimlet

Answer 3

Glass: Chilled Martini / Coupe
Ice: None
Method: Stir & Julep Strain

Ingredients and quantities in mL:
Gin 60
Lime Cordial 10

Garnish:
Lime Zest

Question 4

Sazerac

Answer 4

Glass: Rocks / Old Fashioned
Ice: None
Method: Rinse, Stir & Julep strain

Ingredients and quantities in mL:
Absinthe rinse
Peychaud’s bitters 3 dashes
Cognac or Rye 60
Sugar Syrup 10

Garnish:
Lemon Zest

Question 5

Old Fashioned

Answer 5

Glass: Rocks
Ice: Cubed
Method: Stir & Julep Strain

Ingredients and quantities in mL:
Angostura Bitters 2 dashes
Bourbon 60
Sugar Syrup 10

Garnish:
Orange zest