Martinis
Gin Martini
2 oz London Dry Gin
1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
1-2 Dashes Orange Bitters
Stir all ingredients over ice.
Serve up. Garnish with a lemon twist
Variations
Manhattan
Invented in the 1880s at the Manhattan Club in New York, the Manhattan is one of the most classic of classic cocktails, superseded only by the Old Fashioned in its pedigree.
2 oz Rye Whiskey
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
2-4 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Stirred over ice, served neat, garnish with a Brandied Cherry
Negroni
Invented in Italy in 1919 for Count Camillo de Negroni, who wanted his Americano stronger. The Bartender replaced the soda water with Gin and the rest is history
1 oz London Dry Gin
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
1 oz Campari
Stir over ice and serve on a large cube. Garnish with an orange twist.