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Happy National Tequila Day to everyone! Yes, I know this is a Martini blog and NO, there’s no such thing as a Tequila Martini despite what anyone claims. But that doesn’t mean we can’t honor a friendly, and very … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2015
I was recently in Philadelphia and decided to eat at one of my local favorites, Ocean Prime. I have in the past reviewed their Martini and given them my coveted two Martini rating. See “Bar Review: Ocean Prime“. But that … Continue reading
“If you drink, don’t drive. Don’t even putt.” Dean Martin For more fun Martini quotes check out the appropriately titled “Martini Quotes” page, or click the link: Martini Quotes. … 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
As you all know juniper defines Gin. If there’s no juniper in the liquor, its not Gin. Its really that simple. Without juniper you have flavored (ugh) Vodka. But what other botanicals are ‘allowed’ in gin? As it turns out, … 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
“Happiness is a dry martini and a good woman … or a bad woman.” George Burns For more fun Martini quotes check out the appropriately titled “Martini Quotes” page, or click the link: Martini Quotes. … Continue reading
We’ve finally come to the final, and probably most important, contentious, and difficult edition of Shaken vs. Stirred Revisited: Taste. Does Shaking change the taste of the Martini? I’ve been scratching my head trying to develop an effective and simple … Continue reading