Martini Templates

Question 1

Gin Martini

Answer 1

Classic D&C Twist

2 oz Plymouth Gin
1 oz Dolin dry vermouth
1 dash Orange Bitters

Stir, lemon twist garnish

Question 2

Kangaroo (Vodka Martini)

Answer 2

2 1/4 oz Vodka
3/4 oz Dry Vermouth

Stir, lemon or olive garnish

Question 3

Vesper

Answer 3

2 oz Gin
1 oz Vodka
1/2 oz Lillet

Stir, lemon twist garnish

Question 4

Martini (very dry/wet)

Answer 4

Very Dry:
2 1/2 oz Gin
1/4 oz Dry Vermouth

Wet:
1 1/2 oz Gin
1 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth

Question 5

Manhattan

Answer 5

2 oz Rye
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
2-4 Dashes Angostura

Stir, Brandie’s cherry garnish

Question 6

Martinez

Answer 6

Classic

1 1/2 oz Old Tom Gin
1 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
1 barspoon Maraschino
2 dashes orange bitters

Stir, lemon twist

Question 7

Brooklyn

Answer 7

Classic

2 oz Rye
3/4 Dry Vermouth
1/4 oz Amer Picon (sub drier orange liqueur)
1 barspoon Maraschino

Stir, Brandie’s cherry

Question 8

Poet’s Dream

Answer 8

Classic

2 oz London Dry Gin
3/4 oz Dry Vermouth
1/4 oz Benedictine
2 dashes orange bitters

Stir, lemon twist garnish

Question 9

Negroni

Answer 9

Classic

1 oz Gin
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
1 oz Campari

Stirred, orange garnish

Question 10

La Rosita

Answer 10

Classic

1 1/2 oz Blanco Tequila
1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
1/2 oz Campari
1 dash Angostura

Stir, orange twist

Question 11

Boulevardier

Answer 11

Classic

1 1/2 oz Bourbon
3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
3/4 oz Campari

Stir, cherry garnish

Question 12

Old Pal

Answer 12

Classic

1 1/2 oz Rye
3/4 oz Dry Vermouth
3/4 oz Campari

Stir, lemon twist

Question 13

Bamboo

Answer 13

Classic

1 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
1 1/2 oz Fino Sherry
2 dashes Orange Bitters

Stir, lemon twist

Question 14

Martini Template Basics

Answer 14

1. Alcohol + Aromatized Wine
2. Proportions are flexible
3. Garnish impacts flavor and experience

Question 15

Bobby Burns

Answer 15

Classic

2 oz Scotch
3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
1/4 oz Benedictine

Stir, express lemon and leave on edge

Question 16

Rob Roy

Answer 16

Classic

2 oz Scotch
3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
1 Dash Ango

Stir, Brandied cherry garnish

Question 17

Diamondback

Answer 17

2 oz Rittenhouse Rye
1/2 oz Lairds Apple Brandy
1/2 oz Yellow Chartreuse

Stir

Question 18

Hanky-Panky

Answer 18

2 oz Gin
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
1/4 oz fernet-branca

Stir, lemon twist garnish

Question 19

Lucien Gaudin

Answer 19

1 1/2 oz London Dry Gin
1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
1/2 oz Campari
1/2 oz Cointreau

Stir, lemon twist garnish

Question 20

Preakness

Answer 20

1 1/2 oz Bourbon
3/4 oz Sweet Bermouth
1/4 oz Benedictine
1 dash aromatic bitters

Stir, orange twist garnish

Question 21

Cynartown

Answer 21

Phil Ward, 2008

2 oz London Dry Gin
3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
1/2 oz Cynar

Stir, cherry garnish

Question 22

Light and Day

Answer 22

2 oz Plymouth Gin
1/2 oz Yellow Chartreuse
1/4 oz Maraschino
1/4 oz OJ
4 dashes Peychaud’s

Stir, no garnish

Question 23

Wooden Ship

Answer 23

Thomas Waugh, 2011

1 oz Gin
1 oz Genever
1/2 oz Grand Marnier
Barspoon cane syrup
1 dash barrel aged bitters

Stir, lemon twist garnish

Question 24

Joy Division

Answer 24

Phil Ward, 2008

2 oz London Dry Gin
1 oz Dry Vermouth
1/2 oz Cointreau
3 dashes absinthe
Stir, lemon twist garnish

Question 25

Summer Shack

Answer 25

1 1/2 oz Westbourne-Strength Gin 3/4 oz Lillet Blanc 1/2 oz Sauvignon Blanc 1/4 oz St Germain 1 tsp Simple Syrup Stir, express and discard orange twist

Question 26

Cobra Verde

Answer 26

Thomas Waugh, 2009 Diamondback Adaptation 1 1/2 oz Rhum Agricole Blanc 1 oz Chamomile rye whiskey 1/2 oz Yellow Chartreuse 1/2 oz Green Chartreuse Stir, no garnish

Question 27

Puerto Rican Racer

Answer 27

Thomas Waugh, 2009 Diamondback Variation 2 oz Rum 1/2 oz Apple Brandy 1/2 oz Scant yellow chartreuse 1 tsp grenadine 1 dash Peychaud’s Stir, rocks glass with large cube, no garnish

Question 28

Last Train to Oaxaca

Answer 28

Brian Miller, 2009 1 1/2 oz Añejo Tequila 1/2 oz Joven Mezcal 3/4 oz Lillet Blanc 1 tsp Donn’s Spices #2 Stir, orange twist garnish

Question 29

Saramago

Answer 29

Phil Ward, 2008 Mezcal Rinse 2 oz Blanco Tequila 3/4 oz Blanc Vermouth 1/2 oz St Germain 1 dash orange bitters Stir, grapefruit twist and discard

Question 30

Shruff’s End

Answer 30

Phil Ward, 2008 1 oz Laphroaig Scotch 1 oz Apple Brandy 1/2 oz Benedictine 2 dashes Peychaud’s Stir, no garnish

Question 31

Wicked Kiss

Answer 31

Phil Ward, 2007 1 oz Rye 1 oz Apple Brandy 1/4 oz Yellow Chartreuse 1/4 oz Benedictine 1 dash Ango Stir, no garnish

Question 32

One, One, One

Answer 32

Thomas Waugh, 2009 1 oz Aquavit 1 oz London Dry Gin 1 oz Blanc Vermouth 1 dash orange bitters Stir