Martinis & Manhattans

Question 1

How does preparation of a Martini differ when Gin is used instead of Vodka?

Answer 1

A Gin Martini is stirred, but a Vodka Martini is shaken.

Question 2

Regular Martini

Answer 2

2 Ct. Dry Vermouth

10 Ct. Vodka / Gin

Garnish w/ olive

Question 3

Dry Martini

Answer 3

1 Ct. Dry Vermouth

11 Ct. Vodka / Gin

Garnish w/ olive

Question 4

Extra Dry Martini

Answer 4

12 Ct. Vodka / Gin

Garnish w/ olive

Question 5

In & Out Martini

Answer 5

Extra Dry Martini

Before pouring, rinse glass w/ 2 Ct. of Dry Vermouth

Question 6

Dirty Martini

Answer 6

Add teaspoon of olive juice

Question 7

Gibson Martini

Answer 7

Use a Gibson Cocktail Onion as garnish instead of an olive

Question 8

Martini on the Rocks

Answer 8

Prepare the drink in a lowball glass and subtract 2 Cts. of the main alcohol (Vodka or Gin)

Question 9

Silver Bullet

Answer 9

2 Ct. Dry Vermouth

10 Ct. Vodka / Gin

2 Ct. 12 year old Scotch (black or Chevis)

Garnish w/ lemon

Question 10

What is poured first in a Martini?

Answer 10

VERMOUTH!

Question 11

What is the primary liquor in a Manhattan?

Answer 11

Whiskey

If the customer asks for a Rob Roy, prepare the drink with Scotch instead

Question 12

Regular Manhattan

Answer 12

2 Ct. Sweet Vermouth

10 Ct. Whiskey

Garnish w/ cherry

Question 13

Dry Manhattan

Answer 13

2 Ct. Dry Vermouth

10 Ct. Whiskey

Garnish w/ lemon twist

Question 14

Perfect Manhattan

Answer 14

1 Ct. Dry Vermouth

1 Ct. Sweet Vermouth

10 Ct. Whiskey

Garnish w/ lemon twist

Question 15

Rob Roy

Answer 15

2 Ct. Sweet Vermouth

10 Ct. Scotch

Garnish w/ cherry

Question 16

Dry Rob Roy

Answer 16

2 Ct. Dry Vermouth

10 Ct. Scotch

Garnish w/ lemon twist

Question 17

Perfect Rob Roy

Answer 17

1 Ct. Dry Vermouth

1 Ct. Sweet Vermouth

10 Ct. Scotch

Garnish w/ lemon twist

Question 18

Manhattan on the Rocks

Answer 18

Prepare the Manhattan / Rob Roy in a lowball glass and subtract 2 Cts. of the main alcohol (Whiskey or Scotch)

Question 19

Side Car

Answer 19

8 Ct. Brandy

2 Ct. Triple Sec

Fill w/ Sour Mix

SHAKE

Question 20

Macintosh Apple

Answer 20

8 Ct. Captain Morgan (base)

2 Ct. Apple Pucker (flavor)

Fill w/ cranberry juice

Question 21

Washington Apple

Answer 21

8 Ct. Crown Royal (base)

2 Ct. Apple Pucker (flavor)

Fill w/ cranberry juice

Question 22

Cosmopolitan

Answer 22

6 Ct. Lemon/Citrus/Citron Vodka

2 Ct. Triple Sec

2 Ct. Rose’s Lime Syrup

Splash of cranberry juice

Shake & strain into chilled glass

Garnish w/ lime

Question 23

Metropolitan

Answer 23

6 Ct. Berry Vodka

2 Ct. Triple Sec

2 Ct. Rose’s Lime Syrup

Splash of cranberry juice

Shake & strain into chilled glass

Garnish w/ lime

Question 24

Chocolate Martini

Answer 24

8 Ct. Vanilla Vodka

2 Ct. Chocolate Liqeuer (Godiva)

2 Ct. Dark Creme de Cacao

Rim glass w/ chocolate

Shake & strain

Question 25

Appletini

Answer 25

8 Ct. Smirnoff Apple Vodka 2 Ct. Apple Pucker Splash of Sour Mix Shake & strain Garnish w/ cherry / apple

Question 26

Lemon drop

Answer 26

8 Ct. Vodka (citrus) 2 Ct. Triple Sec Splash of Sour Mix Shake & strain Garnish w/ lemon

Question 27

BlueberryTini

Answer 27

8 Ct. Blueberry Vodka 2 Ct. Blueberry Schnapps 2 Ct. Triple Sec Splash of Sour Mix Shake & strain

Question 28

Pear Martini

Answer 28

8 Ct. Grey Goose Pear Vodka 2 Ct. Pear Brandy 2 Ct. Pear Juice Shake & strain Garnish w/ pear

Question 29

Watermelon Martini

Answer 29

8 Ct. Vodka 2 Ct. Watermelon Pucker 2 Ct. cranberry juice Shake & strain Garnish w/ watermelon

Question 30

Caramel Appletini

Answer 30

8 Ct. Smirnoff Apple Vodka 2 Ct. Apple Pucker 2 Ct. Butter Scotch Shake & strain

Question 31

Peach Martini

Answer 31

8 Ct. Peach Vodka 2 Ct. Peach Schnapps 2 Ct. Peach Nectar Shake & strain Garnish w/ peach