First drink of the night..........3 measures gin, 1 measure vermouth, 1 tsp angustura, over ice, stirred with green olive in a pre-chilled glass.
Later on.................3 measures vodka, 1/2 measure vermouth, 1 anchiove fillet, over ice.
The Martini
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Re: The Martini
Gin , olive(s) and Martini Dry Vermouth .
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Re: The Martini
I rarely do mixed drinks, but when I do, I ask the bartender to make the simplest high-grade, top shelf drink he can make. This makes almost every drink unique, and I'm never let down.
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Re: The Martini
For me the shaken and stirred argument comes down to 2 things, the spirit used and the appearance.
Vodka should be shaken with ice then strained. This let's the cold seep right through taking away some of the possible harshness of it and any possible sweetness. It also give the drink a cloudy appearance.
Gin should be stirred, keeping it clear and not too chilled. A gin martini tastes better when it's not ice cold in my opinion.
Vodka should be shaken with ice then strained. This let's the cold seep right through taking away some of the possible harshness of it and any possible sweetness. It also give the drink a cloudy appearance.
Gin should be stirred, keeping it clear and not too chilled. A gin martini tastes better when it's not ice cold in my opinion.
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