Of course it does. Vermouth transforms chilled gin into a Martini! Therefore it is indeed a magical liquid! But what type of Vermouth? Will just any do? Is there a difference? I’ve already written about the importance of keeping your … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
“The Cat” as locals call it, is a hidden gem in this quite bedroom community in North Orange County. It has been here hidden in the hills since 1979, but its root go back even further. It is part of … Continue reading
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 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
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