My first martini

Savage · Post by **Savage** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 1:27 am

Read the thread, punk

Palinka (RIP) · Post by **Palinka (RIP)** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 1:33 am

My sincere apologies, Mrs S. It must have been a dodgy cocktail olive that set me off.
I am very sorry for my treasonable statements. And errant nationalism. I recant everything.

May I have my drink back now, please?

Savage · Post by **Savage** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 1:42 am

I have poured you a big Raj martini. And instead of throwing the olives into the sink, I put them in your glass.

Palinka (RIP) · Post by **Palinka (RIP)** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 1:45 am

You are so good to me.

Savage · Post by **Savage** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 1:47 am

Because you deserve it.

Enabler · Post by **Enabler** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 1:53 am

I have a question. I haven't qutie devoloped a taste for the salty martins yet and most often get a twist. Martinis with a twist just aren't as cool are they? And I haven't just been imagining thoes looks have i? I had my first gibson not but about two months ago. maybe I should stick to thoughs. not that bad.

Savage · Post by **Savage** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 1:55 am

The original gibson was a glass of water with an onion in it.

Enabler · Post by **Enabler** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 2:09 am

Here's to progress.

thirsty4beer · Post by **thirsty4beer** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 5:38 am

like J&G i wasnt too keen on goin for gin, but now i, too, am having a hankering to try a martini as i have never had one(yet).is it advised to have my first one in a bar or to do it myself at home?

Palinka (RIP) · Post by **Palinka (RIP)** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 5:44 am

Get a professional to make your first one. Ask for it extra dry.

thirsty4beer · Post by **thirsty4beer** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 6:02 am

thanks for the tip mate. i'll give it a go next time i'm in the town and not having to go to work mnext day..........damn random testing :evil: :evil:

Jimmy&Guinney · Post by **Jimmy&Guinney** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 2:25 pm

Palinka wrote:My sincere apologies, Mrs S. It must have been a dodgy cocktail olive that set me off.
I am very sorry for my treasonable statements. And errant nationalism. I recant everything.

May I have my drink back now, please?

I don't think she's reading this board? I didn't even think she had a drink.

But if she is...

Fuck the queen.

Jimmy&Guinney · Post by **Jimmy&Guinney** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 2:29 pm

Palinka wrote:You are so good to me.

Oh, I'm sorry, I thought you meant Ms Saxe-Coburg.

Martini4TheLady · Post by **Martini4TheLady** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 7:57 pm

My favorite! If you make your own, I suggest a few tips:
I always rinse my glass in cold tap water, shake off the excess and place in the freezer. I keep a couple in my freezer at all times. I use 4 ounces of gin (Bombay) and 1/2-1 tablespoon of vermouth (sometimes less vermouth, personal taste). I drop crushed ice, alcohol, in a shaker (makes it cloudy, but I like the look). Stirring never gets it cold enough. I shake (10-12 seconds), strain (discard the ice) into a cold glass. I peel a sliver of the skin of the lemon, careful not to cut into the lemon. The teeniest bit of juice will ruin the taste. I keep my lemon skins in the freezer. I rarely use olives.

LuckyStrikes · Post by **LuckyStrikes** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 10:20 pm

that's a lotta work! I like martini's, but I'm lazy. I'll stick to my bloody mary's, sometimes I leave out the tomato juice and the celery.