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Martinis and Manhattans
Martini and Manhattans
40
Bartending
Professional
04/12/2014

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Term
Adding Vermouth |
Definition
Measure in drops and dashes. Regular= 6-8 drops. Dry=3-4 drops. Extra dry= 0-1 drop.
Term
Vermouth and Garnish | Clear liquor=
Definition
clear vermouth (dry vermouth) = dry garnish (olive or twist)
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Liquor Rule
Definition
Martini: Gin, Vodka Martini: Vodka, Manhattan: Bourbon, Rob Roy: Scotch *Manhattans can be ordered with any dark liquor.
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RXS and UP
Definition
Glassware pertaining to Martini and Manhattan: Tall rocks or bucket, BOI, and Cocktail glass, s/s
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Martini and Manhattans
Definition
Only drink recipe with 2oz of 1 liquor. 3 ingredients: liquor, vermouth, garnish.
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Straight up Martinis and Manhattans
Definition
More popular on the east coast.
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On the rocks Martinis and Manhattans
Definition
More popular in the midwest and on the west coast.
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At least half of all Martinis
Definition
ordered with Vodka instead of Gin.
Term
Stemmed glassware
Definition
Cream drinks should be poured into these chilled.
Term
Vermouth
Definition
ALWAYS POURED FIRST. Intended to enhance flavor to drink, not overpower it. May ruin the drink if poured in after.
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Dry Vermouth and Sweet Vermouth
Definition
Dry is almost white in color with a tart taste and aroma. Sweet is amber in color.
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Brand name Martini or Manhattan
Definition
Generally will cost more, because it costs the establishment more.
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If a drink is returned
Definition
75% of the time it is a Martini or Manhattan. Usually it's too much or not enough vermouth, or the wrong kind of vermouth.
Term
Dry, dry, and perfect.
Definition
Dry used in a Martini means less dry vermouth. Used in Manhattan, means use dry vermouth instead of a sweet vermouth. Perfect used in a Manhattan means use both types of Vermouth.
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Serving water
Definition
Always serve a glass with these drinks.
Term
Southern Comfort Manhattan
Definition
Uses Dry Vermouth to cut sweetness of Southern Comfort
Term
Lemon twist substituition
Definition
Generally requested, in which case traditional garnish will be absent.
Term
Dirty Martini
Definition
Olive juice in place of vermouth
Term
Smokey Martini
Definition
Scotch in place of Vermouth
Term
Gibson
Definition
Same as martini, except with cocktail onion garnish.
Term
Vermouth and Garnish | Dark Liquor=
Definition
Dark Vermouth (sweet vermouth)= sweet garnish (cherry)
Term
Measuring sweet vermouth
Definition
In 1/4 to 1/2 oz, always!
Term
Dry Manhattan
Definition
Use dry vermouth in place of sweet vermouth, dry garnish (olive or twist)
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Perfect Manhattan
Definition
Equal parts dry and sweet vermouth (1/8 to 1/4 oz) dry garnish (olive or twist)
Term
Drink prep: Straight Up
Definition
Glass mixing cup with 3/4 ice
Pour vermouth
pour liquor
Stir with a bar spoon 8-10 times
Strain into stemmed, chilled cocktail glass
Garnish.
Term
Drink prep: On the rocks
Definition
Rocks glass, ice
Pour vermouth
Pour liquor
Garnish stir stick
Term
Martini* FT
Definition
Tall Rocks, BOI
chilled stemmed cocktail glass
6 drops Dry vermouth
2 oz Gin or Vodka
Olive garnish
Term
Dirty Martini* FT
Definition
Tall Rocks, BOI
chilled stemmed cocktail glass
1/4 oz Olive Juice
2 oz Gin or Vodka
Olive garnish
Term
Dry Martini*
Definition
Tall Rocks, BOI
cocktail glass, chilled
3 drops Dry vermouth
2 oz Gin or Vodka
Olive Garnish
Term
Extra Dry Martini*
Definition
Tall Rocks, BOI
cocktail glass, chilled
0-1 drop Dry vermouth
2 oz Gin or Vodka
Olive Garnish
Term
Extra dry martinis...
Definition
May not use any vermouth.
Term
Manhattan* FT
Definition
Tall Rocks, BOI
cocktail glass, chilled
1/4 oz Sweet vermouth
2 oz Bourbon
Cherry Garnish
Term
Dry Manhattan*
Definition
Tall Rocks, BOI
cocktail glass, chilled
1/4 oz Dry vermouth
2 oz Bourbon
Olive Garnish
Term
Perfect Manhattan*
Definition
Tall Rocks, BOI
cocktail glass, chilled
1/8 oz Sweet vermouth
1/8 oz Dry vermouth
2 oz Bourbon
Lemon Twist Garnish
Term
Gibson* FT
Definition
Tall Rocks, BOI
chilled stemmed cocktail glass
6 drops Dry vermouth
2 oz Gin or Vodka
Onion garnish
Term
Rob Roy drinks..
Definition
Means manhattan (made with Bourbon), made with scotch instead.
Term
Rob Roy*
Definition
Rocks, filled with ice or stemmed
cocktail glass, chilled
1/4 oz Sweet vermouth
2 oz Scotch
Cherry Garnish
Term
Dry Rob Roy*
Definition
Rocks, filled with ice or stemmed
cocktail glass, chilled
1/4 oz Dry vermouth
2 oz Scotch
Cherry Garnish
Term
Perfect Rob Roy*
Definition
Rocks, filled with ice or stemmed
cocktail glass, chilled
1/8 oz Sweet vermouth
1/8 oz Dry vermouth
2 oz Scotch
Cherry Garnish
Lemon twist garnish
Term
Southern Comfort Manhattan
Definition
Rocks, filled with ice or stemmed
cocktail glass, chilled
1/4 oz Dry vermouth
2 oz Southern Comfort
Cherry Garnish
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