I recently had an odd experience that quickly escalated into a new “Pet Peeve”! In case you missed it, I previously identified several “Pet Peeves”. If you want a laugh you can look back at my previous post: Martini Making … Continue reading
After my recent post on Eggnog Martini (Egg Nog Martini??? Really?) in which I generally described my amusement, if not disdain, of various cocktails described as “Martinis”… or more typically, ‘somthing‘tini a person very close to me asked “OK, what … Continue reading
Not long ago while on travel I stopped in at a fine restaurant for a ‘nite cap’ on my way ‘home’, i.e., the current hotel. I ordered my usual dry Sapphire martini. The bartender took a stem from the freezer … Continue reading
Since this blog has existed I’ve advocated and supported the concept that your Perfect Martini is just that, yours. My Perfect Martini is mine. And the two may not be identical. What is important is that we find that which … Continue reading
Do you have a pet peeve regarding Martini Making? I do, several. Having now carefully observed many bartenders making my Martinis and, on occasion, taking notes I have come up with a few pet peeves on bartender’s Martini making processes. … Continue reading
Shaken or Stirred? Which is “Perfect”? One of the eternal Martini questions! Right up there with Dickens …. Olive or Twist? I have written extensively in the past about Shaken vs. Stirred Martinis and thought a reminder might be appropriate … Continue reading
Alcohol diet? Is that a real thing? Well, no, not really. But it offers a starting point to think about our diet, and Martini, choices. If you’re like most of us you’re probably ‘counting’ calories in one form or another. … Continue reading
We mentioned thermal flow several times as part of discussions on keeping a drink cold. So I started wondering exactly what are the typical thermal paths for a Martini? First lets understand that cold doesn’t exist, there is only the … Continue reading
Over the past several weeks I’ve waxed poetic on the differences between Shaken Martinis and Stirred Martinis. We’ve talked about Temperature, Dilution, Bruising, and Taste. So what is the combined consensus conclusion? Lets review the score: Temperature – Draw Shaken … Continue reading
Are you wondering what Gin(s) make the best Martinis? I came across this article while perusing my twitter feed (@Shkn_Nt_Strrd) and found it interesting. I hope you do too. best-gins-to-use-in-a-martini I particularly like Gin #1 as a suggestion for a … Continue reading