Comments on: Pas de Martini

By: Jim J.

Jim J. — Sat, 30 May 2009 23:56:49 +0000

I started with 4-1 gin martinis (10 yrs or so), moved on to 1-0 (the next 20), then switched to 1-0 Tito’s vodka, from the freezer, with three pepperocini on a toothpick. It’s some pretty spicy vodka by the last sip.

I’m having trouble finding real martini glasses to purchase; all they seem to sell now are the bathtub-sized numbers you put chocolate and raspberries in. Ewwww.

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Arts & Ammo » What’s in a Name? — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:51:42 +0000

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By: Fredric Koeppel

Fredric Koeppel — Tue, 22 May 2007 03:06:48 +0000

Excellent martini rant, Frank, well-done in every sense except for the part about the ice crystals, but I can be remarkably tolerant about some things and this is not worth manning the barricades for. I do however insist on stirred. I’m glad you like Hendricks, it’s a favorite in our house, occupying a sacred spot in the freezer. A vermouth I like v. much is Boissiere, which is regrettably difficult to find. An acquaintance in Memphis has a case of it shipped to him from New York several times a year. Thanks for looking at BTYH and thanks for the comment and the link.

By: Frank San Filippo

Frank San Filippo — Tue, 22 May 2007 02:08:16 +0000

You may enjoy my rant about the martini, posted here:
http://dullard.blogspot.com/2004/08/there-was-recently-some-kerfuffle-some.html

We’re largely in agreement, though I actually enjoy the little bits of broken ice that make it into the glass after a vigorous shaking.

Cheers!
F.

By: Figaro St. Paul

Figaro St. Paul — Mon, 14 May 2007 18:54:27 +0000

I, too, find it annoying when “martini” is used generically, as in a type of drink with many variations. No. Never with vodka, never without vermouth, never over ice, never dirty or blue or chocolate or anything else. Watch “The Graduate” again: Mrs. Robinson orders a martini and the waiter silently departs, without reciting that whole list of stupid questions we have to endure in bars today. When he comes back, he hands her a quite small cocktail glass filled with clear liquid, most certainly gin and vermouth, 4 to 1, no garnish, no ice. Perfection.

By: Fredric Koeppel

Fredric Koeppel — Sat, 05 May 2007 19:36:28 +0000

4/1 to wet! wow, you are a rigorous purist, Charlton, even more than I. We have switched to a twist instead of an olive, at least for warm weather.

By: Charlton

Charlton — Sat, 05 May 2007 15:57:44 +0000

Good comments. I, among many other Martini lovers believe that “stirred not shaken” is the way to go (too much ice floating about) and that chilled glasses are an imperative. But, the 4/1 ratio is much to wet for me. The swished Martini is best – just a touch of Vermouth swished about and a twist of lemon. Charlton Holland

By: Fredric Koeppel

Fredric Koeppel — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 12:33:27 +0000

Go for it, chief!

By: eljefe

eljefe — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 05:48:53 +0000

1: “Ignorance is Strength” – Orwell

2: “Hearts full of youth, Hearts full of truth, Six parts gin to one part vermouth” – Lehrer

3: You’ve almost inspired me to venture out and attempt to order real cocktails in bars. Thank you!