How to Make a Good Martini - Page 2

smokin5 · 06-21-2009, 12:10 AM

Oh, nearly forgot!!

My idea of a great Martini calls for a 3:1 mix of gin to dry vermouth, 2 drops of Angostura bitters, & 2 large olives. Preferred gin is Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire. Preferred vermouth is Martini & Rossi, but I'm not picky.
STIR the mix with ice (shaking just dilutes it). If you've never tried the bitters, I highly recommend it. If you want to mix the vermouth 1/2 dry & 1/2 sweet, that works, too. But don't just give me a 'breath' of vermouth. That's just cold gin.

06-21-2009, 06:55 AM

ARID I prefer in & out w/vermouth & of course tanqueray." SALUTE " I agree Pete, vodka's is not a martini.

06-21-2009, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dandaman

ARRID I prefer in & out w/vermouth & of course tanqueray." SALUTE " I agree Pete, vodka's is not a martini.

GWN · 06-21-2009, 08:18 AM

+1 for vodka martinis (or whatever you wanna call 'em).
I also dig jalepeno-stuffed olives in mine, five of em, but I'm usually pretty hungry after work.

goalie204 · 06-22-2009, 06:48 AM

wrong

The Poet · 06-22-2009, 03:22 PM

Don't care what you wanna call it, I choose vodka. If I want the gin experience, I'll just chew on some pine needles first.

06-22-2009, 04:39 PM

Beefeater or Bombay gin from the freezer, 2-3 large olives and about 4 drops of vermouth is my preference.

bigloo · 06-22-2009, 05:24 PM

Dirty Martini.

3 Parts Gin (I use local Oregon Gins, 12 bridges is exceptional and better then anything commerical IMHO as is Aviation).
1 Part M&R Vermouth
Splash of olive juice (mayeb 1/4 to 1/2 part).
Quick shake, 3 or 5 olives (always odd).

Same with my Gibsons, substitute the word olive above for pickled onions. A GREAT Gibson is using those Italian "capa-something" onions which have a dash of balsomic in them. Dam, I need a 'tini!

icehog3 · 11-10-2013, 02:32 AM

galaga · 11-10-2013, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Nothing wrong with good whiskey Tommy

All I can say is

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field, Gainesville, Florida

Vanderbilt
Commodores
(5-4)

34

Florida
Gators
(4-5)

17

Scottw · 11-10-2013, 08:31 AM

That's awesome Tom!

pnoon · 11-10-2013, 08:33 AM

smokin5 · 11-10-2013, 12:08 PM

Now THAT made me laugh out loud!
Good one, Icehog.

Back on track, though, I've come up with an efficient way of
chilling martinis without getting into the whole "stirred vs. shaken"
controversy (

- Stir it, don't shake it).
I've filled a 1.75 liter bottle with my pre-mix of martini
(3 oz gin to 1 oz dry vermouth, 2 drops bitters per serving, multiply
by 14), and keep it in the freezer. Then, when a guest or I want a
martini, I just take the bottle from the freezer, shake & pour. Ta-da!

pnoon · 11-10-2013, 12:54 PM

icehog3 · 11-10-2013, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by galaga

Nothing wrong with good whiskey Tommy

All I can say is

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field, Gainesville, Florida

Vanderbilt
Commodores
(5-4)

34

Florida
Gators
(4-5)

17

Yeah, we suck this year, Rick. Now my only hope for a happy ending is for Alabama to humiliate the Semiholes in the BCS game.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Stay out of this, Buzzy, this is mine and Rick's thing. You and me can discuss Denver dismantling the Churgers if you like. Oh, yeah, and gin ranks right up there with IPAs...disgusting.

:

pnoon · 11-10-2013, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Stay out of this, Buzzy, this is mine and Rick's thing. You and me can discuss Denver dismantling the Churgers if you like. Oh, yeah, and gin ranks right up there with IPAs...disgusting.

:

San Diego Chokers are embarrassing.

Thank goodness for gin and IPAs

icehog3 · 11-10-2013, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

San Diego Chokers are embarrassing.

Thank goodness for gin and IPAs

Yet I don't slap my knee at you.

And IPAs are awesome if you like sucking pinecones.

Don't even get me started on gin.

pnoon · 11-10-2013, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Yet I don't slap my knee at you.

And IPAs are awesome if you like sucking pinecones.

Don't even get me started on gin.

I was slapping my knee at Slappy.

replicant_argent · 11-11-2013, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Yeah, my only hope for a happy ending is for .. gin.

We don't want to know about your particular "happy endings." TMI, bud.

icehog3 · 11-11-2013, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

We don't want to know about your particular "happy endings." TMI, bud.

Apparently the restraining order did not reach your lawyer yet, Pete. Ah, yes...it's a holiday.

06-21-2009, 12:10 AM	#1
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini Oh, nearly forgot!! My idea of a great Martini calls for a 3:1 mix of gin to dry vermouth, 2 drops of Angostura bitters, & 2 large olives. Preferred gin is Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire. Preferred vermouth is Martini & Rossi, but I'm not picky. STIR the mix with ice (shaking just dilutes it). If you've never tried the bitters, I highly recommend it. If you want to mix the vermouth 1/2 dry & 1/2 sweet, that works, too. But don't just give me a 'breath' of vermouth. That's just cold gin. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

06-21-2009, 06:55 AM	#2
dandaman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How to Make a Good Martini ARID I prefer in & out w/vermouth & of course tanqueray." SALUTE " I agree Pete, vodka's is not a martini.

06-21-2009, 08:18 AM	#4
GWN Snow City Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 898 Trading: (10)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini +1 for vodka martinis (or whatever you wanna call 'em). I also dig jalepeno-stuffed olives in mine, five of em, but I'm usually pretty hungry after work. __________________

06-22-2009, 06:48 AM	#5
goalie204 Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Myles Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,659 Trading: (12)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini wrong

06-22-2009, 03:22 PM	#6
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini Don't care what you wanna call it, I choose vodka. If I want the gin experience, I'll just chew on some pine needles first.

06-22-2009, 04:39 PM	#7
nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How to Make a Good Martini Beefeater or Bombay gin from the freezer, 2-3 large olives and about 4 drops of vermouth is my preference.

06-22-2009, 05:24 PM	#8
bigloo Crazy like a fox Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Lu Location: Rose City Posts: 905 Trading: (27)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini Dirty Martini. 3 Parts Gin (I use local Oregon Gins, 12 bridges is exceptional and better then anything commerical IMHO as is Aviation). 1 Part M&R Vermouth Splash of olive juice (mayeb 1/4 to 1/2 part). Quick shake, 3 or 5 olives (always odd). Same with my Gibsons, substitute the word olive above for pickled onions. A GREAT Gibson is using those Italian "capa-something" onions which have a dash of balsomic in them. Dam, I need a 'tini!

11-10-2013, 02:32 AM	#9
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,290 Trading: (60)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-10-2013, 08:31 AM	#11
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini That's awesome Tom! __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

11-10-2013, 08:33 AM	#12
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

11-10-2013, 12:08 PM	#13
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini Now THAT made me laugh out loud! Good one, Icehog. Back on track, though, I've come up with an efficient way of chilling martinis without getting into the whole "stirred vs. shaken" controversy (- Stir it, don't shake it). I've filled a 1.75 liter bottle with my pre-mix of martini (3 oz gin to 1 oz dry vermouth, 2 drops bitters per serving, multiply by 14), and keep it in the freezer. Then, when a guest or I want a martini, I just take the bottle from the freezer, shake & pour. Ta-da! __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

11-10-2013, 12:54 PM	#14
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden