Wednesday, February 4, 2009

A Real Man isn't afraid of a little vermouth

Just sayin'.

Personally, I prefer 5:1 Gin:Vermouth. Stirred (not shaken, thank you very much) - shaking it gets you ice crystals that spoil the crystal-clear anticipation.

And extra olives. Not a Martini without olives. I like the Blue Cheese stuffed ones.

With my libertarian outlook, I'll let you call it a "martini" even if you use Vodka. I'll never call it that, but hey, let a thousand flowers bloom!

Via the Corner.

3 comments:

  1. LissaFebruary 5, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    I can't abide the taste of gin. It's a moral weakness, no doubt.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Lissa,

    I'm firmly in your camp when it comes to gin. The stuff is nothing but third-rate mouthwash in my book. Total swill. Blech.

    Ted,

    I offer as an alternative the classic Gibson. Vodka, three cocktail onions, and if one so desires, an ever so gentle hint of vermouth. Yuuuuuummmmmy.

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  3. Weer'd BeardFebruary 5, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    Oh NO NO Ted, it's not a Martini with Vodka...it's a VODKA Martini, and if the bartender asks me if I want Vodka when I order a "Martini" he's just ruined a really good tip.

    with Taquilla it's a Taquini. Never had one, but I've had some damn expensive tequilla that would do it well.

    I sometimes add a splash of olive juice to make it a bit dirty.

    Also I only use the standard pimento stuffed ones.

    Oh and you MUST pre-chill the glass!

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