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Cocktail History: Martini Origins
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Cocktail History: Martini Origins

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What is the name of the cocktail that is considered the 'godfather' of the Martini?

  • Dry Martini
  • Manhattan
  • Martinez (correct)
  • Gibson

    • Which type of gin was used in the original Martinez cocktail?

  • Dry Gin
  • London Dry Gin
  • Hoffman House Gin
  • Old Tom Gin (correct)

    • What is the difference between a Dry Martini and a Wet Martini?

  • The garnish used
  • The type of bitters used
  • The type of gin used
  • The amount of vermouth used (correct)

    • Who is credited with creating the Martinez cocktail?

    <p>Jerry Thomas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of adding ice to the mixing glass when making a Manhattan?

    <p>To chill the drink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a Perfect Manhattan and a standard Manhattan?

    <p>The ratio of sweet to dry vermouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the variation of the Manhattan that substitutes scotch for whiskey?

    <p>Rob Roy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the glassware in which a Manhattan is typically served?

    <p>Coupe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the Venetian artist who inspired the name of the Bellini cocktail?

    <p>Giovanni Bellini</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the Ramos Gin Fizz invented?

    <p>1888</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of glass is recommended for serving the Bellini cocktail?

    <p>Coupe or Small Highball</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unique characteristic of the Bellini cocktail's color?

    <p>It's pink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the bar where the Ramos Gin Fizz was invented?

    <p>The Imperial Cabinet Saloon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in making the Ramos Gin Fizz cocktail?

    <p>Add all ingredients into your shaker and 'dry shake'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical serving style for the Ramos Gin Fizz cocktail?

    <p>Without ice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the exceptionally long mixing time for the Ramos Gin Fizz?

    <p>12 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the cocktail that is a variation of the Margarita, made with Tequila, lime juice, and agave nectar?

    <p>Tommy's Margarita</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the traditional garnish for a Margarita cocktail?

    <p>Half rimmed cocktail glass with sea salt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended glass type for serving Mimosa?

    <p>Coupe Glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Spanish word for 'Daisy'?

    <p>Margarita</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ratio of Champagne to orange juice in a classic Mimosa?

    <p>1:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the bar where the Margarita cocktail was featured?

    <p>Tail o' Cock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with creating the Mimosa cocktail?

    <p>Frank Meier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the Margarita cocktail's popularity?

    <p>It was popularized by the Hollywood set after prohibition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ingredient used in the Mint Julep cocktail to sweeten it?

    <p>Simple syrup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was the Mimosa cocktail created?

    <p>1925</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a Mimosa and a Bucks Fizz?

    <p>The ratio of ingredients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you prepare the mint leaves in the Mint Julep cocktail?

    <p>Clap the mint leaves with your hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the cocktail family that the Margarita belongs to?

    <p>Daisy family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the popular daytime celebratory drink that originated in the UK?

    <p>Bucks Fizz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method for mixing the ingredients of a Mimosa?

    <p>Stir to mix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ingredient used in the Hot Toddy recipe?

    <p>Blended Whisky</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the Burmese river that the Pegu Club was named after?

    <p>Pegu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did the Pegu Club cocktail appear in Harry's New York Bar owner Harry MacElhone's book?

    <p>1927</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of whiskey used in the Blinker cocktail?

    <p>Rye Whiskey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who tweaked the recipe of the Blinker cocktail to delicious results?

    <p>Ted Haigh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the bar in New York City that was named after the Pegu Club?

    <p>Pegu Club NYC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of glass used to serve the Pegu Club cocktail?

    <p>Mini Coupe / Nick and Nora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the volume of Lime Juice used in the Pegu Club cocktail recipe?

    <p>.25oz / 10ml</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did the Blinker cocktail first appear in a book?

    <p>1934</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Martini

    • The Martini has many origins, but its popularity is linked to the Manhattan
    • The "god-father" of the Martini is the Martinez, created by Jerry Thomas in 1887
    • The Dry Martini emerged with the inclusion of London Dry Gins in the US
    • The shift in taste moved away from sweet to dry, with the use of dry champagne, dry gin, and dry cocktails

    Manhattan

    • Ingredients: 2oz Bourbon/Rye, 1oz Sweet Vermouth, 3 dashes Angostura bitters
    • Method: Add all ingredients to mixing glass, add ice, stir, and strain into chilled coupe glass
    • Variations: Perfect (½ oz Sweet Vermouth, ½ oz Dry Vermouth), Rob Roy (substitute whiskey for scotch), Harvard (substitute whiskey for cognac)

    Margarita

    • Ingredients: 2oz Tequila Blanco, 1oz Cointreau/Royal Combier, ¾ oz lime juice
    • Method: Combine all ingredients in shaker, shake, and strain into glass
    • Garnish: Half-rimmed cocktail glass with sea salt
    • Variations: Havana Cocktail (substitute Tequila and Cointreau with Gin and Apricot liqueur), Tommy's Margarita (2oz Tequila, 1oz lime juice, ½ oz agave nectar)

    Mint Julep

    • Ingredients: 2oz Bourbon, ½ oz simple syrup, 8-10 mint leaves
    • Method: Add mint to vessel, add bourbon and simple syrup, add crushed ice, and swizzle thoroughly
    • Glass: Coupe or Small Highball

    Bellini

    • Invented by Giuseppe Cipriani between 1934 and 1948
    • Named after the unique pink color, reminiscent of Giovanni Bellini's painting

    Ramos Gin Fizz

    • Ingredients: 2oz Gin, ½ oz Lemon Juice, ½ oz Lime Juice, ¾ oz simple syrup, ¾ oz DBL Cream, egg white, 3 dashes Orange Water
    • Method: Add all ingredients to shaker, "dry shake", add cubed ice, and shake hard, then strain into glass with no ice and top with soda
    • Also known as the "Ramos Fizz" or "New Orleans Gin Fizz"
    • Invented by Henry C. in 1888 at the Imperial Cabinet Saloon in New Orleans, Louisiana

    Mimosa

    • Ingredients: 2.25oz Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice, 2.25oz Champagne
    • Method: Slowly pour all ingredients into shaker, trying not to create too many bubbles, then stir to mix both champagne and orange juice together
    • Glass: Coupe Glass (ice optional, if ice is requested, then use a wine glass)
    • Variations: Bucks Fizz (2 parts Champagne, 1 part orange juice)

    Hot Toddy

    • Ingredients: 2oz Blended Whisky, ¼ oz lime juice, Barspoon simple syrup, 1 dash Orange bitters, 1 dash Angostura
    • Method: Firstly preheat your glass, add honey, lemon, and whisky, then strain into your glass and serve
    • Glass: Mini Coupe or Nick and Nora

    Pegu Club

    • A gin-based cocktail that was the signature drink of Burma's Pegu Club
    • The club was named after the Pegu, a Burmese river
    • The drink was popularized by Harry MacElhone's Barflies and Cocktails in 1927 and Audrey Saunders' New York City Bar

    Blinker

    • Ingredients: 2oz Rye Whiskey, 1oz Grapefruit Juice, ½ oz Raspberry Syrup
    • Method: Add all ingredients to tin, add ice, and shake, then strain into your glass and serve
    • Glass: Mini Coupe or Nick and Nora
    • Originated in 1934 in Patrick Duffy's The Official Mixers Manual, with a revised recipe by Ted Haigh

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