How to order a Martini… …in 5 easy steps.

Has this ever happened to you? Dirty? What brand? Up? On the rocks? Shaken or stirred? Olives? Twist? Excuse me bartender, Ill have a martini please.

Fear no more… You will be able to Identify the ingredients of a martini Order the martini you want in five easy steps

The Origin of the Martini

Original Martini Ingredients

5 Step Ordering Guide

Step 1: Gin or Vodka? Ill have a Grey Goose martini.

Step 2: How Dry? Extra Dry Wet Dry ½ Ounce Less More If ordering vodka, skip to Step 3. Make it extra dry please.

Step 3: Shaken or Stirred? Shaken not stirred.

Step 4: Up or On the Rocks? Pro: Flavor is not diluted Con: May get warm Ill have it up.

Step 4: Up or On the Rocks? Pro: Stays cold Con: Flavor gets diluted On the rocks.

Step 5: Any Garnishes? Make it dirty.

Lets Review the 5 Steps 1.Vodka or Gin? 2.How Dry? 3.Shaken or Stirred? 4.Up or On the Rocks? 5.Any Garnishes?

Sample Orders Good order: I want an extra dry Beefeater martini, shaken, up, with a twist of lemon. Bad order: I want a dirty vodka martini.

Specialty Martinis

Ok, now you are the bartender. Answer the following quiz questions to see how much you have learned about martinis.

Now you can order a Martini… …in 5 easy steps.