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Old English Gin awarded The Worlds Best Gin 2015 by the Drinks Report http://www.worldginawards.com/2015/ … Continue reading
Category Archives: Gin
I recently ran across this interesting list of awesome distilleries that you should visit. At the top of the list was Bombay Sapphire’s Laverstoke Mill. Sounds like a Road Trip. 😀 http://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2014-12-11/8-distilleries-to-visit-right-now-evan-williams-campari-buffalo-trace?mbid=synd_fox
Found this on the web …. all I can say is ‘WOW’. Pilgrimage Worthy. http://t.co/xs8avBmokR … Continue reading
I found Sir Roger Moore’s thoughts on his Perfect Martini at his twitter feed: @sirrogermoore . For those not on Twitter, here is the article and link: How to make a dry martini the Roger Moore way http://gu.com/p/45kcc/stw I don’t … Continue reading
The Vesper was first described in Ian Flemings 1953 “Casino Royale” as: “Three measures of Gordon’s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it’s ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon … Continue reading
A few more thoughts on “Shaken vs. Stirred”….. The most convincing argument I’ve heard in favor of a stirred martini is the silky mouth feel that I mentioned early. The shaken drink tends to be aerated, at least at first, … Continue reading
This is probably the most discussed issue about Martinis. The name on this blog clearly shows you where I stand on this subject. Here are two reasons why. The stirred Martini, when properly executed, has a silky smooth luxurious mouth … Continue reading
I think it only fair to let you, my dedicated reader, know my preferences. I order Bombay Sapphire Martini shaken with just a splash of Vermouth served in a very well chilled Martini glass with a twist of lemon. I … Continue reading
So what is the Perfect Martini? It’s often said that “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” and so it is with Martinis. My perfect Martini may not be the same as yours. Gin or Vodka, Shaken or Stirred, … Continue reading
For the sake of comparison, consider the Gimlet. It is a classic cocktail by all accounts with a well deserved following. While it is made of gin, it is not a Martini. Nor is the Tom Collins; despite its long … Continue reading