Cheesecake Martini Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are the 5 martini questions? ›

For a classic plain cheesecake, you can't go wrong with a glass of white wine. Sweet Rieslings or Sauvignon Blancs are reliable options. These wines also make a lovely accompaniment to berry or cherry cheesecakes too.

When a guest orders a martini or Manhattan, you can ask them how they would like it prepared, such as shaken or stirred, with any specific garnishes, or if they have a preference for the type of gin or vermouth used. You could also ask if they have any allergies or dietary restrictions that you should be aware of.

In certain martini venues, the “two martini rule” is observed. Once you have consumed two, you must move on to a soft drink, such as wine or a gin and tonic.

Martini co*cktails are often served with three olives, especially when ordering a Dirty Martini co*cktail. If you're the superstitious type, you may want to know that tradition states that serving olives in even numbers is bad luck.

Cheesecake is a versatile dessert that goes well with a variety of topping like fruit sauces, chocolate fudge, pie fillings, fruit curd, and much more! What pairs well with cheesecake? Cheesecake pairs well with fresh fruit salad, hot or cold coffee or tea, or by itself!

Chocolate cheesecake makes a good pairing, both in taste and texture. The sweet-slightly-sour flavor of the cheesecake makes the 1843 Straight Bourbon react almost like fine wine. And both cheesecake and bourbon have a full-bodied texture in the mouth that's really a revelation.

If you thought cheesecake couldn't get any better, think again! Pairing it with rye whiskey takes this classic dessert to a whole new level of indulgence. The rich and creamy texture of the cheesecake perfectly complements the bold and spicy flavors of rye whiskey. It's like a match made in dessert heaven!

Vodka or gin? What type? Straight up or on the rocks? Twist or olives?

The Manhattan — we're pretty sure it came first (*see below) — is a mixture of 2 ½ ounces of rye whiskey, 1 ounce sweet vermouth (which isn't as terrifying an ingredient as you think), and Angostura bitters. The Martini gets even simpler, with two ingredients: 2 ¾ ounces gin, and ¾ ounce dry vermouth.

What to ask when making a martini? ›

Order your martini wet, dry, or extra dry.

These terms refer to the ratio of gin or vodka to vermouth. If you do not specify what you want, you will be served a martini with a standard ratio. A wet martini is a martini with extra vermouth. A dry martini refers to a martini with less vermouth in it.

“I like to have a martini, two at the very most –After three I'm under the table, After four, I'm under my host.” “They say a martini is like a woman's breast: one ain't enough and three is too many.” “I'd like a dry martini, Mr. Quoc.

Dry, Extra Dry, Bone Dry and Wet

The trick to remembering them is that the terms mean the opposite of what you would expect them to mean. Dry – Less vermouth, usually around half the amount you would usually put in your martinis. Extra Dry – No dry vermouth at all. Bone Dry – A rinse of dry vermouth for the glass.