Bartending Lessons - Specified Knowledge of Martinis/Manhattans/Rob Roy

Specified knowledge of the difference between different drinks in this category

How much vermouth does a Normal, Dry, & Extra Dry Marini receive?

Normal receives 6-8 drops (3 dashes), Dry receives 3-4 drops (2 dashes), while an Extra Dry gets 1-2 drops (1 dash)

What seperates a Gibson from a standard martini?

Gibson’s are garnished with three cocktail onions instead of an olive or lemon twist

What garnish is is usually paired with a Manhattan?

A cherry is typically paired with a Manhattan

When it comes to making a “bone-dry” Martini, what piece of showmanship is expected?

The bartender is expected to wave the vermouth over the glass without pouring any

When making a traditional Manhattan, what differentiates it from a standard Manhattan other than the increased amount of Sweet Vermouth?

A traditional Manhattan gets a Dash of Bitters (or 3 drops of bitters)

What are you supposed to avoid doing when your customer asks for their drink to be made with a cocktail rock?

Don’t use a mixing glass, do a straight pour

What makes a Perfect Rob Roy/Manhattan different from it’s standard and dry counterparts?

A Perfect Rob Roy/Manhattan get’s equal amounts Dry AND Sweet Vermouth

What’s the full ingredient list & amounts for a Cosmopolitan, as well as it’s garnish?

1 ½ oz of Vodka, ½ oz of Cointreau, & one splash of Rose’s Lime Juice as well as Cranberry juice. It’s finished with a Lime Wedge garnish

What is the full ingredient list & amounts for an Apple Martini, as well as it’s garnish?

An Apple Martini requires 1 ½ oz of Vodka, ½ oz of Sour Apple Schnapps, a Splash of Sweet&Sour, as well as a topping of grenadine. It’s finished with either an Apple Wedge or Cherry garnish