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Martini - how do you take yours
I'm not a fan of the Vesper or even vodka in a martini, vodka to me should be ice cold & neat from the freezer as shots, however I do like my martini shaken, all the crap about bruising alcohol is tosh.
I like it as 3 measures of good quality gin (Bombay London Dry Gin or Tanqueray, at a push Gordons is fine), a dash of Noilly Prat (A supurb french dry vermoth), 5 cubes of ice, shaken, finished with 2 Queen Olives.
I like it as 3 measures of good quality gin (Bombay London Dry Gin or Tanqueray, at a push Gordons is fine), a dash of Noilly Prat (A supurb french dry vermoth), 5 cubes of ice, shaken, finished with 2 Queen Olives.
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I had to look up what a Dirty Martini was. ;) ( I heard of one recently)
Is this what you mean @Dragonpol, or are you an agent-provocateur or worse still Teetotal :D
When I make a martini for myself I usually make it a Vesper (Tanqueray rather than Gordon's). It's an incredibly smooth beverage.
First time I heard that title used I thought it was a slutty italian girl :))
Top draw old man. =))
These days I'm using Bell Ringer gin for my gin martinis, but on the rare occasion I spy Magellan gin, I will usually opt for it. Same ratio of gin-to-vermouth as with the vodka martini, but instead of shaking, it must be stirred. Agitation doesn't bruise the alcohol, but it does alter the botanicals in the gin, which can result in some funky flavors. And as with the vodka martini, a couple of strips of lemon peel to finish.
2 measures Idol vodka
1 measure Williams Chase gin
1/2 measure Dolin vermouth
5 ice cubes
Shake ingredients and strain into glass garnished with a twist of lemon.
I guess I'm basically drinking fermented olive juice but oh well.
I'm a beer/lager guy myself.
Classic gin martini all the way, its actually my specialty at my bar, and mint juleps.
2 and 1/2 oz gin (I use Botanist, a Islay gin- or Hendrick's if the customer is too swayed by advertising)
1/2 oz dry vermouth (Dolin dry)
2-3 dashes orange bitters
*STIR vigourously*
Pour
Lemon twist garnish
DEEEEEEEEELISH!
I doff my hat to you sirs, you obviously have cultured pallets, I myself as I've said prefer vodka neat, but I agree shaking does change the flavour, I just prefer it, maybe I'm a philistine to some but, it's only rock & roll & I like it.
2x vodka Smirnoff Vanilla
1x Gin Hendricks
1x Lillet
A good twist of lemon peel
Plenty of ice and shake well then discard the fruit serve in a cold glass Enjoy!.
Well, a friend and I once tried Old Speckled Hen in a teapot, complete with teabag. Although I'm sure that's not what you meant...
Right, I'm ringing the RSPCA right now! :D
Awesome.. another proud Texan. I was feeling lonely
:(
I may just have to visit Dallas as it does sound rather good.
^:)^
*OT*
Yeah man, Dallas is way more progressive than most people would think and has a really cool scene, especially when it comes to our service industry/bars/restaurants.
I would say that I'm a proud Texan but our legislation, government and school system lets me down on a near constant basis. Shameful.
Liberal in red state problems.
But yeah! Martinis are awesome!
Governments usually do ...but we the people should be proud. I am not my government. Just my take.
And yes I like Dallas... never lived there but travelled there a lot on business.
The catalyst for me to head to my drinks cabinet.
Will probably be Starbucks though lol.
preferably at the savoy in london with a wonderful girl at my side ;)
My huge bottle of Beefeater London Dry Gin is almost empty, and while I've long favored Beefeater, I'll probably read up on whether there might be a better gin out there, though it's partly subjective--any recommendations? And I highly recommend Gera Premium Vodka...don't know if anyone else here has it.
Okay, I need a refill.