50 Shades of Gin

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

Best Gins for a Martini? Here’s one Opinion

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

Random Martini Quote for the Day

“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

Shaken vs. Stirred Revisited: Taste

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

Random Martini Quote for the Day

The proper union of gin and vermouth is a great and sudden glory; it is one of the happiest marriages on earth, and one of the shortest lived. Bernard DeVoto For more fun Martini quotes check out the appropriately titled … Continue reading

Bar Review: 21 Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA

21 Oceanfront is exactly what you would desire in a fine dining beach front establishment – awesome view of the beach and sunset, great food, and fine service all in a sort of Victorian Nautical decor.  A near perfect place … Continue reading

Random Martini Quote for the Day

I don’t drink anymore, on the other hand I don’t drink any less either. W. C. Fields   For more fun quotes check out the “Martini Quotes” page, or click the link:  Martini Quotes. … Continue reading

New Page to Investigate

I’ve added a new page to this blog:  Links to Interesting, Fun, or Informative Sites.   Take a moment to check it out.  Suggestions for additions gladly accepted. … Continue reading