A Martini with Gustav Metsä (Forest) Gin
Another beautiful gin from the heart of the lake country in Finland. Continue reading A Martini with Gustav Metsä (Forest) Gin
Category: Spirits
While martinis were historically made with gin, it would be foolish to deny the heavy influence of vodka on martini culture. Furthermore, a wealth of additional spirits can flavour, hint or even mostly constitute some martini variations, so it’s really about exploring things and deciding upon your own taste. It’s also an absolute treat to make and compare martinis with different brands of various spirits. I’ll record my own thoughts here, but you should try it out for yourself!
Some Recent Porn Star Martinis: a fruity and exotic cocktail with Absolut Vanilla and Passoã
Learn how to easily make Porn Star Martinis and home, as well as a nifty hint for pre-making and freezing them. The author describes the cocktail’s unique fruity flavors and the experience of buying passion fruits. They also offer a tip for storing pre-made martinis in jars for convenient future use. This is handy for those with only periodic access to fresh passion fruit but can also make it much easier to serve them at a dinner party! Continue reading Some Recent Porn Star Martinis: a fruity and exotic cocktail with Absolut Vanilla and Passoã
Hernö Gin Bar: Enjoy Award-Winning Martinis in Södermalm, Stockholm
Hernö, the most awarded craft gin producer, operates a bar in trendy Södermalm, Stockholm. The venue offers a warm welcome, excellent service and an extensive martini menu. The professional yet relaxed setting provides a perfect backdrop for enjoying the experience. Continue reading Hernö Gin Bar: Enjoy Award-Winning Martinis in Södermalm, Stockholm
A Roku Martini
This is a soft, subtle, interesting and mild Osaka-produced gin from Suntory that makes a very delicate and pleasant martini. Appearance The branding is understated but beautiful – as would be expected from a reputable Japanese producer. The hexagonal bottle is instantly recognisable, with the six sides each representing the six main Japanese botanicals of the drink (which join the eight additional and more traditional … Continue reading A Roku Martini
50 Fathoms Gin from Alaska
This is a lovely gin that makes a good martini and a particularly nice gin and tonic. Before I even tasted it I read that it had won double gold at the World Spirits Competition in San Francisco, the arguable birthplace of the Martini. A good sign! I’m also in love with the branding. Port Chilkoot Distillery is located in Southeast Alaska and makes a … Continue reading 50 Fathoms Gin from Alaska
A Lójhtu Martini from Finland
A magical Gin from Lapland Continue reading A Lójhtu Martini from Finland
Wild Life Gin from Alberta, Canada
Two beautiful gins with a good quality base elevated with lovely botanicals Continue reading Wild Life Gin from Alberta, Canada
An Irish Martini with Boatyard Double Gin
This is an outstanding Irish gin that makes a beautiful martini and a classic gin and tonic. Continue reading An Irish Martini with Boatyard Double Gin
A Martini with Caorunn Gin
This is another high quality Scottish gin. It’s made in Balmenach, a distillery located in the whisky heartlands of Speyside. The flavour profile is unusual and refreshing, with locally foraged botanicals including rowan berries and heather. It also contains bog myrtle, which stood out in particular for me, giving it a flavour reminiscent of Swedish akvavit. The gin is distilled in small batches in a … Continue reading A Martini with Caorunn Gin
A Swedish Martini with Absolut Vodka
A well-established Swedish vodka with a New York backstory, subtle but effective branding and soft, wheaty agricultural notes. Continue reading A Swedish Martini with Absolut Vodka
The Martini Socialist 