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
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
Have you ever sat there with a Martini comfortably cradled in your hand and wonder what is the optimum bowl shape for a Martini? Is it a very wide flaring bowl? A very narrow tall bowl, almost a flute? … 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
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