Comments on: Classic Martini

By: Tina

Tina — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 15:22:42 +0000

I never liked Martinis until I discovered I didn’t like the vermouth (may have been the quality). Today, I prefer them extra dry (aka no vermouth) and dirty. Brockman’s Gin is the most delicious I’ve found, definitely a sipping gin. Don’t make a G&T with it, the tonic ruins the herbal flavors.
1.5oz Brockman’s & .5oz olive brine over ice, stir for 30 seconds and my perfect martini is ready. Enjoy!!!

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 21:25:35 +0000

In reply to Sallyann Roberts. Great to hear, Sallyann! The glasses came from Crate and Barrel, purchased perhaps last year or the year before. I don't see them on their website any more, unfortunately, but they do have some other beautiful coupes!

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 21:35:11 +0000

In reply to Marsha. You're welcome!

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 21:59:17 +0000

In reply to L. Thank you for sharing!

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 21:59:07 +0000

In reply to David Schoenbaum. Thank you for your feedback, David. I love this recipe, but I'm glad you have one you enjoy.

By: Sallyann Roberts

Sallyann Roberts — Sat, 24 Dec 2022 13:37:35 +0000

Thank you! I’ve never made my own martini before and it always seemed intimidating. Can you PLEASE let me know where you got those star coupe glasses? LOVE LOVE LOVE them! Thanks for all the great recipes!

By: Doyne Ahern

Doyne Ahern — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 15:31:40 +0000

but but but … you have not said anything about my own creation: black forest martinis … a major favourite here at my condo on our Friday evening gatherings … I made it up one day when I was making the popular chocolate martinis and noticed a cherry liquor on the shelf … so added some to the chocolate martini … and voila!! a black forest martini!

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By: Marsha

Marsha — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 13:22:38 +0000

Thank you for this definitive view of the martini!!. I am so used to people ordering with just a whisper of vermouth. I am going to try making one with the ratio you suggested. Who knows. I may end up with Julia’s martini!!

By: L

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 02:24:35 +0000

Kate, my favorite way to have martinis on hand is mixing 1-2/3 C London dry din with 1/3 C dry vermouth. I put this into a jar, cover with a lid, and place directly into the freezer. When I want a martini, I pour out what I want and garnish with olives and maybe add a splash of olive juice for a dirty. Sometimes I will add an ice cube. Regardless, mix a batch and freeze for a fabulous drink!

★★★★★

By: David Schoenbaum

David Schoenbaum — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 02:17:31 +0000

Much too much vermouth in those ratios. Drop a dollop of vermouth in the serving glass, give it a swirl and discard all that doesn’t adhere to the glass. Add chilled gin.

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