Homemade Gin; Round 4.5, a check on the Juniper

  Looking back at my past Gin making efforts I can honestly say I’ve learned a lot.  But I can also say that I’ve got a long way to go before I’ll be competing against Bombay, Tanqueray, and Hendrick’s.  Of … Continue reading

The Perfect Dinner Pairing to a Martini

So I’ve been asked many times, “What it the right dinner to go with a Martini?”.   Okay, so I’ve only been asked that a few times.  Well, maybe only once.   But it’s a good question.  After all, scores … Continue reading

Gin Review: Tanqueray Rangpur

My Second Gin Review!   Yes, it’s been a long time since I wrote my first Gin review, back in June of 2017 (Monkey 47), a year as it turns out.  I have vowed to step up my Gin reviews, … Continue reading

World Gin Day 2018

Happy World Gin Day 2018!     “I’ve tried Buddhism, Scientology, Numerology, Transcendental Meditation, Qabbala, t’ai chi, feng shui and Deepak Chopra but I find straight gin works best.” Phyllis Diller   I hope you all celebrate with a Martini. … Continue reading

Bar Review: Wreckless, Fullerton, CA

Newly opened in early Dec 2017, Wreckless is a wonderful addition to the bustling downtown Fullerton restaurant scene.  It may quite simply be the best restaurant in the area. As you walk in, your first overall impressions would be ‘Gastro-pub’.  … Continue reading

Homemade Gin; Round 4

Homemade Gin, round 4!   This batch builds very slightly on the recipe of round 3, adding a touch more juniper, a bit more peppercorn, and a bit more citrus;  this time California Lemon.   I’d like to thank my … Continue reading

Bar Review: Manhattan Steak and Seafood: Updated

I am very sad to let you know that the Manhattan Steak & Seafood is no longer in business.     Manhattan closed some time ago and I had been hoping that a new owner would appear and re-open this … Continue reading

Bar Review: Orange Hill Restaurant, Orange, CA

Opening in 1958, Orange Hill Restaurant is a bit off the beaten track in the residential city of Orange, in the county of Orange, California.  There is nothing exceptionally noteworthy about the restaurant, certainly not a Michelin starred restaurant; it … Continue reading

3rd Anniversary!!

December 24th completes the third full year of exciting Martini and Gin making and overall Martini amusement.  It continues to be great fun writing and I hope you all enjoy my postings as much as I enjoy writing them. I … Continue reading

Random Martini Quote of the Day

A priest is sent to Alaska.  A bishop goes up to visit one year later. The bishop asks, “How do you like it up here”? The priest says, “If it wasn’t for my Rosary, and 2 martinis a day, I’d … Continue reading