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

The Perfect Martini Process, V2.0

I wrote The Perfect Martini Process, V1.0 back in November of 2015, though it didn’t have the “V1.0” notation back then.  Since then, I’ve been thinking that it really needed an update to make it more readable, logically organized, and … Continue reading

2nd Anniversary!

This month, December 24th to be exact, completes the second full year of exciting Martini making and mayhem.  Its been a great fun writing and I hope to continue through my third year. I want to take a moment and … Continue reading

The Perfect Martini “How To”s Collected

Over the course of the almost two years that I’ve been writing this blog I’ve posted many random martini quotes, several reviews of restaurant and bars, made opinionated comments about stemware, and expounded on my pet peeves.  And, of course, … Continue reading

Bar Review: Larsen’s Steakhouse, Valencia, CA

Larsen’s Steakhouse in Valencia is a hidden jewel, well worth the effort to find it. Because getting into Larson’s is not obvious.  It is located within the Westfield Valencia Town Center.  That is easy to find via the usual assortment … Continue reading

Expanded List of Botanical Elements

I received an comment from a newer reader complimenting me on my page “Botanical Elements of Gin“.  Then she asked if I knew of a resource for ingredients in specific gins.  I don’t have such a resource but it got … Continue reading

How Dry Can You Go?

How Dry is Dry?  Can a Martini by “too” Dry?   It’s a subject that attracts a lot of humor, such as: “A perfect martini should be made by filling a glass with gin then waving it in the general direction … Continue reading

What is a Martini?

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

One Year Anniversary!

December 24 marks the one year anniversary of my second first post*! I want to take a moment to thank all those who have read through my posts and especially those who have provided a comment or three.  Thank you. … Continue reading

Egg Nog Martini??? Really?

Really? I’ve previously railed about candy drinks and candy martinis specifically.   (You can seem my prior opinions at The Martini, Part Two)  I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised by an Eggnog Martini.  And would that be ‘Eggnogini’?  But, really???? … Continue reading