The Perfect Martini
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ironpeddler
Ye Old Newbie
I drink whiskey with the best of them...but there's something about a dirty vodka martini with a handful of olives that hits the spot sometimes!
Devil Doc
When Death smiles, Corpsmen smile back
Yea, they're especially good when you're a couple of drinks behind.
Doc
Doc
Cracked me up, Ray...!!
Hah! That's funny!
You especially "got me" because I actually clicked this expecting a recipe. I'm well over a half a century old, and have never had a Martini, and have been looking for a good one. I guess it is simple, but am interested in any variations of amounts, ingredients, etc.
You especially "got me" because I actually clicked this expecting a recipe. I'm well over a half a century old, and have never had a Martini, and have been looking for a good one. I guess it is simple, but am interested in any variations of amounts, ingredients, etc.
Devil Doc
When Death smiles, Corpsmen smile back
In the British Army Officers Survival Manuel it states, " If lost begin to prepare a Martini. Sure enough someone will arrive and tell you how to make it differently".MadMonk said:
Four to one with a twist has always suited me or you can add green olives. No pimentos. Add cocktail onions and it becomes a Gibson
Doc
modo22
Well-Known Member
This got me excited to see what concoction you were presenting!
Now I just feel like a fool and need another drink
Now I just feel like a fool and need another drink
ironpeddler
Ye Old Newbie
bfreebern said:
Too late to start now....
thinde
Lobstah; the other white meat!
That's just wrong Ray! There's a place and a time for everything. I like a good single malt but nothing quenches my pre dinner thrust like a chilled dry martini. Doc got the proportions and garnishing perfectly. For me Tanqueray gin works better than vodka.AVB said:
duglynukem
Nuclear Advocate
A martini is like a woman's breasts. One is not enough and three is too many.bfreebern said:
ironpeddler
Ye Old Newbie
duglynukem said:
Like the numerous times I've strayed from the recommended 2 martini limit...and thoroughly enjoyed it...I think I'd like to experience the 'overage' of your analogy to the martini to see if I enjoy that as much.
Kingantz
Growing too fast.
Thoroughly enjoy a vodka martini myself.
Devil Doc
When Death smiles, Corpsmen smile back
ironpeddler said:
Like the numerous times I've strayed from the recommended 2 martini limit...and thoroughly enjoyed it...I think I'd like to experience the 'overage' of your analogy to the martini to see if I enjoy that as much.
Anything worth doing is worth over doing.
Doc
duglynukem
Nuclear Advocate
Devil Doc said:
Like the numerous times I've strayed from the recommended 2 martini limit...and thoroughly enjoyed it...I think I'd like to experience the 'overage' of your analogy to the martini to see if I enjoy that as much.
Anything worth doing is worth over doing.
Doc
Well said!
Not A Nice Person
Pink.
Don't care for juniper-based gin at all, and dirty martinis taste like ass, but I've had a couple vodka martinis. Bit too much fuss to go to for me but I got it instantly---it's like drinking an icy, refreshing cloud of hootch.
Someday I'll invest in a proper shaker and try making one with Hendrick's. Only gin I like.
~Boar
Someday I'll invest in a proper shaker and try making one with Hendrick's. Only gin I like.
~Boar
Slick300
Slightly less newwww
I've still never had a martini made with Hendrick's, but do love a Bombay Sapphire martini with a twist.
I've definitely thrown back more than my share of variations on the vodka martini....preferably Ketel with bleu cheese stuffed olives. I'll got for a hot and dirty too, but won't waste Ketel on that-something like Tito's will do just fine. No matter what, just keep the Absolut away.
I've definitely thrown back more than my share of variations on the vodka martini....preferably Ketel with bleu cheese stuffed olives. I'll got for a hot and dirty too, but won't waste Ketel on that-something like Tito's will do just fine. No matter what, just keep the Absolut away.
Not A Nice Person
Pink.
I only like Absolut in Bloody Marys. The vodka martinis I had were Grey Goose and . . . just lovely. But my favorite vodka lately is Reyka, from Iceland. Lovely stuff.
~Boar
~Boar