The Martini

[Alexander]

Have not had a martini in about 25 years but I used to be addicted to the drink Al mentioned in the first post.

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My God, they are addictive, aren't they? I used to drink one or two G&Ts a MONTH. I think I've had more martinis in the last two weeks than I've had ANY drink in the last year or so! Just had one at my in-laws' house earlier this evening. Sadly, my father-in-law drinks his with a twist, so he didn't have any olives on hand. I drank one his way, and it wasn't bad at all (but I still prefer my olives). Martinis are just so cold and refreshing! My wife can't stand the taste, but as I've always liked the taste of gin, I can't get enough of the damn things. Hope I don't end up in rehab one day! What a way to go!

[Son-of-a-Weizen]

Maker's Mark in a cheap imitation Jack.

It's not an "imitation"....they use wheat instead of rye in their grain mix.

[king ubu]

No Martini for a long time, but my preferred way of drinking it would be with Bombay Sapphire (the Gin of choice, too, if I want just a Gin), not much more than a shot of Vermouth (Noilly Prat, obviously), and an Olive. Stirred (I grew up with no TV, so Bond couldn't spoil that... and about Bond: a Martini is done with Gin, indeed! Check out Paul Newman sipping a Martini at the beginning of "Exodus", the Preminger film... that's for style!)

[John L]

Pour Vermouth over the ice in a pitcher. Wait 2.5 minutes. Then pour out the Vermouth. Pour in the Tanqueray. Stir lightly. Then pour into iced martini glasses. Serve the guests. Then open a nice bottle of French wine and pour yourself a glass. You deserve it.

[brownie]

Pour Vermouth over the ice in a pitcher.  Wait 2.5 minutes.  Then pour out the Vermouth.  Pour in the Tanqueray.  Stir lightly.  Then pour into iced martini glasses.  Serve the guests.  Then open a nice bottle of French wine and pour yourself a glass.  You deserve it.

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or even better, treat yourself to a taste of Bas Armagnac

A la votre

[Brownian Motion]

I don't remember what proportions he used or the brand of gin and vermouth he preferred or whether he stirred or shook, but I do remember my old man insisted on keeping his jug of mixed martinis in the freezer. And he knew too, because he was an alcoholic.

[Brandon Burke]

My favorite cocktail is a Maker's Mark manhattan.  My martini of choice, however, is Ketel One with only a "wash" of vermouth and one big fat olive.

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Maker's Mark in a cheap imitation Jack. Manhattans are good on pancakes.

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There must not be any folks from the Bluegrass State on here because, in Kentucky, them's fightin' words. I remember going into a liquor store in Louisville (sometime around the 1997 Derby) and noticing that they, quite deliberately, left weeks and weeks of dust only on the Jack Daniels section. Hilarious...

[Brandon Burke]

My favorite cocktail is a Maker's Mark manhattan.  My martini of choice, however, is Ketel One with only a "wash" of vermouth and one big fat olive.

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Maker's Mark in a cheap imitation Jack. Manhattans are good on pancakes.

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Upon further review: Jack Daniels is great if you're into the "cool because the American popular culture canon has deemed it to be a tough guy drink" thing. Other than that, it sucks. (See also cheap black coffee.)

[md655321]

Jack is cheap imitation whiskey. Good in coke, but worthless otherwise.

My martini preference will be absolutely scandalous to you people. I like Three Olives chocolate vodka, with a maraschino cherry and a splash of grenadine or maraschino cherry juice. Chocolate Cherry Martini! The drink of the gods (or atleast those REALLY comfortable with their sexuality.)

Edited October 6, 2005 by md655321

[Peter Johnson]

My martini preference will be absolutely scandalous to you people.  I like Three Olives chocolate vodka, with a maraschino cherry and a splash of grenadine or maraschino cherry juice.  Chocolate Cherry Martini!  The drink of the gods (or atleast those REALLY comfortable with their sexuality.)

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Far be it for me to criticize, but, sorry...

[J.A.W.]

My martini preference will be absolutely scandalous to you people.  I like Three Olives chocolate vodka, with a maraschino cherry and a splash of grenadine or maraschino cherry juice.  Chocolate Cherry Martini!  The drink of the gods (or atleast those REALLY comfortable with their sexuality.)

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Far be it for me to criticize, but, sorry...

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Umm... That's exactly how I feel about martini in general...

[porcy62]

I am not a Martini guy, but if you are talking about some kind of alcool I HAVE to drink before lunch, or dinner, I go for Bloody Mary or Mojito. BTW I appreciate more a glass of chilled white wine. Talking about some alcool you LIKE to drink after dinner I am an international drinker so anything goes if it's good: from grappa to armagnac, from aged scotch to age ruhm, and, why not a hot sakè? My choice depends on dinner, wheater, place etc. I mean I love scotch in Scotland and rhum in Cuba. Food and drink must match the landscape IMO.

SALUTE!

Edited October 6, 2005 by porcy62

[7/4]

Jack is cheap imitation whiskey.  Good in coke, but worthless otherwise.

My martini preference will be absolutely scandalous to you people.  I like Three Olives chocolate vodka, with a maraschino cherry and a splash of grenadine or maraschino cherry juice.  Chocolate Cherry Martini!  The drink of the gods (or atleast those REALLY comfortable with their sexuality.)

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Explains why you don't like Jack.

I love Burbon, but I can't drink it anymore. Too much sugar.