There is one more essential ingredient to my martinis: lemon. It must be fresh and firm, bright and bursting with lemon oil under its skin. It’s this oil that is the key ingredient. Take a normal peeler and skim off a strip of jlemon peel. With the yellow waxy side (not the white pith side) facing down, twist and squeeze the peel over the glass … Continue reading Lemon
Martinis should ideally be served with snacks to compliment the strong, icy flavour of the drink. Olives are always a winner, and there are so many varieties to enjoy. Nuts are also good, as the saltiness goes so well with the martini. I like salted pistachios in their shells most of all. Japanese seaweed snacks work very well. Bombay mix is a classic. Miniature rice … Continue reading Bites
As I have already implied, the act of drinking a martini is almost sacred. If you’re going to consume such a large amount of alcohol in one drink you’ve got to make it count. As such, in addition to the drink itself, the temperature, the accompanying nibbles, etc, you should also consider the location. Unless your temperament suggests otherwise, you wouldn’t want to have one … Continue reading The perfect martini setting
I probably wouldn’t advise drinking a martini alone. Its much more fun with friends or a stunning partner of your choice. You can substitute this with facetime, skype or an old-fashioned phone call but you can’t beat the real thing. Martinis are a special drink so the person or people you drink them with should also be special. Continue reading Company
The Martini Socialist 