How to Make a Good Martini - Page 3

pnoon · 11-10-2013, 05:10 PM

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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.

galaga · 11-11-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

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.

Gonna be yelling at the TV for that game

I take it you wouldn't like the taste of Retsina then?

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Originally Posted by smokin5

Wait...wait...but do you stand on your left foot or
someone else's while you shake?
And how much thrust of the hips while you do it?

Are you talking about making a martini or OGC?

(Old Guy Coitus)

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

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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

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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.

icehog3 · 11-11-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by galaga

I take it you wouldn't like the taste of Retsina then?

Made with pine resin? Geez, must taste like a Greek IPA.

CigarNut · 11-11-2013, 02:45 PM

I like just a little vermouth. I put ice in my shaker, pour in about 1/4 shot of vermouth, swirl it a bit so that some of the vermouth coats the ice and then pour the vermouth out.

Then I add my gin and give it all a good shake.

I like a variety of different gins, however there is a one local one (the name escapes me at the moment as I suffer from CRS) that has a lot of Juniper in it and I tend to use that one the most.

pnoon · 11-11-2013, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

I like just a little vermouth. I put ice in my shaker, pour in about 1/4 shot of vermouth, swirl it a bit so that some of the vermouth coats the ice and then pour the vermouth out.

Then I add my gin and give it all a good shake.

I like a variety of different gins, however there is a one local one (the name escapes me at the moment as I suffer from CRS) that has a lot of Juniper in it and I tend to use that one the most.

Aviation, maybe?

icehog3 · 11-11-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Aviation, maybe?

Or Pine Sol?

AdamJoshua · 11-11-2013, 09:43 PM

There is nothing about a martini that I like, not into gin, vermouth or olives, I do kind of like that the name sounds a bit like Martian or Dean Martin for that matter... but that's about it.

CigarNut · 11-11-2013, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

There is nothing about a martini that I like, not into gin, vermouth or olives, I do kind of like that the name sounds a bit like Martian or Dean Martin for that matter... but that's about it.

So why post?

pnoon · 11-11-2013, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

So why post?

So why respond?

icehog3 · 11-11-2013, 11:40 PM

Why do birds suddenly appear, every time you are near?

T.G · 11-11-2013, 11:41 PM

Maybe they like the smell of pine needles from the gin.

pektel · 11-12-2013, 07:12 AM

Gin ain't terrible. Never tried a purist martini. I just mix belvedere, a splash of olive juice, and garnish with a garlic-stuffed olive.

I like gin and tonics, so maybe I should give it a shot. I just can't stand the taste of vermouth.

As far as piney tasting IPA's, I'd have to agree with Tom. I really only like citrus-y hops like Centennial. I'm more of a stout drinker myself though.

icehog3 · 11-12-2013, 09:43 AM

Sounds like we are on the same page with beer and martinis, Peter.

CigarNut · 11-12-2013, 09:59 AM

Not much of an IPA fan myself, but I do love me some stout

replicant_argent · 11-12-2013, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

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

I would always lend you a hand, however distasteful it might be, ADB.

The circumstances would have to be pretty dire, though. Just sayin'.

icehog3 · 11-12-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

I would always lend you a hand, however distasteful it might be, ADB.

The circumstances would have to be pretty dire, though. Just sayin'.

So long as you wear a purse hat, Pete, I am in.

SvilleKid · 11-12-2013, 04:53 PM

All you haters!!!

Remember the "Grapenuts" commercials of the 1970's with Euell Gibbons..... "Many parts of a pine tree are edible!"

That aside, I must be strange (but most of you know that already!). I love a good martini. Prefer mine "dirty", and with the vermouth poured in, then back out, then add the rest of the ingredients. Since I make mine "dirty" with the olive juice, I have no real preference on the olive as a garnish. Hard to beat Amsterdam brand for taste and price, IMO. But will always take one with Tang or Sapphire. And love gin and tonic. But in spite of that love, I cannot stand IPA's!! A waste of good water and yeast!

But I have also been known to eat a pine tree or two!!

icehog3 · 11-12-2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

All you haters!!!

Remember the "Grapenuts" commercials of the 1970's with Euell Gibbons..... "Many parts of a pine tree are edible!"

"Edible" does not necessarily equal "tastes good", Cliff.

11-11-2013, 02:45 PM	#46
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini I like just a little vermouth. I put ice in my shaker, pour in about 1/4 shot of vermouth, swirl it a bit so that some of the vermouth coats the ice and then pour the vermouth out. Then I add my gin and give it all a good shake. I like a variety of different gins, however there is a one local one (the name escapes me at the moment as I suffer from CRS) that has a lot of Juniper in it and I tend to use that one the most. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini There is nothing about a martini that I like, not into gin, vermouth or olives, I do kind of like that the name sounds a bit like Martian or Dean Martin for that matter... but that's about it.

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini Why do birds suddenly appear, every time you are near? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini Maybe they like the smell of pine needles from the gin.

11-12-2013, 07:12 AM	#54
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini Gin ain't terrible. Never tried a purist martini. I just mix belvedere, a splash of olive juice, and garnish with a garlic-stuffed olive. I like gin and tonics, so maybe I should give it a shot. I just can't stand the taste of vermouth. As far as piney tasting IPA's, I'd have to agree with Tom. I really only like citrus-y hops like Centennial. I'm more of a stout drinker myself though. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

11-12-2013, 09:43 AM	#55
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini Sounds like we are on the same page with beer and martinis, Peter. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-12-2013, 09:59 AM	#56
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini Not much of an IPA fan myself, but I do love me some stout __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

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SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: How to Make a Good Martini All you haters!!! Remember the "Grapenuts" commercials of the 1970's with Euell Gibbons..... "Many parts of a pine tree are edible!" That aside, I must be strange (but most of you know that already!). I love a good martini. Prefer mine "dirty", and with the vermouth poured in, then back out, then add the rest of the ingredients. Since I make mine "dirty" with the olive juice, I have no real preference on the olive as a garnish. Hard to beat Amsterdam brand for taste and price, IMO. But will always take one with Tang or Sapphire. And love gin and tonic. But in spite of that love, I cannot stand IPA's!! A waste of good water and yeast! But I have also been known to eat a pine tree or two!! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.