Most of the time I garnish my martinis with a very simple piece of lemon peel. When I make the drink I take a strip of lemon peel and squeeze it over the glass so as to spray it with fresh lemon oil. After I have squeezed the peel I quickly trim it for presentation and drop it in the drink as a simple garnish … Continue reading Garnishes
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
In certain martini venues, the “two martini rule” is observed. Once you have consumed two, you must move on to a soft drink, such as wine or a gin and tonic. The reasons for this are obvious and I try to adhere to this rule at home. The rule is defended most enduringly (and elegantly) at Duke’s Bar in Central London, where years of experience … Continue reading The “two martini” rule
The Martini Socialist 