{"id":1532,"date":"2016-11-09T10:33:29","date_gmt":"2016-11-09T18:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/shakennotstirred.us\/?p=1532"},"modified":"2016-11-09T10:33:29","modified_gmt":"2016-11-09T18:33:29","slug":"the-perfect-martini-how-tos-collected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/shakennotstirred.us\/?p=1532","title":{"rendered":"The Perfect Martini “How To”s Collected"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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.\u00a0 And, of course, I’ve also written extensively on what I believe makes a great Martini.\u00a0 But these “How To” posts are scattered throughout this website and are hard to find.\u00a0\u00a0 No Longer!<\/p>\n

Here, finally, is a compendium of links to the “How To” articles of Martini Making.\u00a0 These describe my thoughts and beliefs of making the “Perfect Martini”.\u00a0 Or to be most precise, my perfect martini.\u00a0\u00a0 The posts describe more than just the recipe and process of assembling the finest cocktail, but give some of the technical background of ‘what’ and ‘why’.<\/p>\n

So here below for the first time are assembled the heart of Martini Magic…..<\/p>\n

Here’s where we start, the art of creation:
\nThe Perfect Martini Process<\/a><\/p>\n

This link will help you find the answer to the age old question that keeps us awake at nights …. is Shaken really better than Stirred?\u00a0\u00a0 And why?
\nShaken vs. Stirred Revisited: Conclusion.<\/a><\/p>\n

If you just want to really know what they mean when some Gin snob warns you about ‘Bruising’, here’s the real deal.\u00a0 (Hint; its not what you think.\u00a0 But then, it’s not what they think either!)
\nShaken vs. Stirred Revisited : Bruising<\/a><\/p>\n

Are there really differences between Shaking and Stirring??? Yes!\u00a0 And here are the two most significant differences.
\nShaken vs. Stirred Revisited: Dilution
\n<\/a>Shaken vs. Stirred Revisited: Temperature.<\/a><\/p>\n

Finally, does Shaking taste better?\u00a0 Read below to find out.
\nShaken vs. Stirred Revisited: Taste<\/a><\/p>\n

Cold Ice is critical to making the perfect Martini.\u00a0 If you’re confused about the difference between warm and cold ice, check this out.
\nCold Ice Please!<\/a><\/p>\n

Of course a great Martini needs a suitable container from which to sip this marvelous beverage.\u00a0\u00a0 Here are a few thoughts on stemware.
\nThoughts on Stemware, Part One<\/a>
\nThoughts on Stemware, Part Two<\/a>
\nThoughts on Stemware, Part Three<\/a>
\nAnd even…..
\nTo Stem or Not to Stem<\/a><\/p>\n

As always, comments are very welcome.\u00a0 Please let me know what you think especially if you disagree with my comments.<\/p>\n

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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.\u00a0 And, of course, … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0},"categories":[11,17,10],"tags":[119,3,4,5,2,38,9,40],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":39,"url":"http:\/\/shakennotstirred.us\/?p=39","url_meta":{"origin":1532,"position":0},"title":"The Martini, Part One","author":"wlmoon58","date":"January 8, 2015","format":false,"excerpt":"The concept of a \u201cPerfect\u201d Martini is often discussed and rarely achieved. What is it? How is it made? 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