A Spicy Martini with Seaweed Hot Sauce
There is something deeply tantalising about the way a spicy martini whets your appetite. I think it goes especially well if the martini is to be followed by seafood, especially shellfish. You can make a spicy martini with all sorts of hot sauces, including Tabasco or Sriracha, but I cannot think of a more perfect hot sauce to use for a pre-seafood aperitif than this … Continue reading A Spicy Martini with Seaweed Hot Sauce
A German Martini – mit Weisswurst
This is a standard martini but in this case served with Bavarian Weisswurst and other traditional German nibbles. Continue reading A German Martini – mit Weisswurst
A Gibson at Dory’s in Margate
A fantastic, well run tapas bar on the sunset-facing waterfront of the Kentish town of Margate. Continue reading A Gibson at Dory’s in Margate
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
A Martini with Wasabi Peas
A (non-scientific) experiment to deduce the quality of locally procured wasabi peas to accompany my martini. Pending academic peer review. Continue reading A Martini with Wasabi Peas
Martinis with Operation Mincemeat
War! Music! Feminism! Glittery Nazis! Social commentary on privilege and wealth inequality! Camp cadaver-merchants! Unexpected hiraeth! And of course… Martinis. Continue reading Martinis with Operation Mincemeat
A Martini with Pepper
A simple martini variation with the addition of freshly ground pepper. It’s fiery, tasty and definitely much better than I expected. Continue reading A Martini with Pepper
A Martini with QVT Gin
A beautiful gin from the southeast of France, with soft herbal and gentle citrus notes that lead to a really lovely martini. Continue reading A Martini with QVT Gin
Edamame for your Martini
Edamame or soy beans served lightly boiled and salted in their pods are a traditional drinking snack from Japan and they go beautifully with a martini. They’re even healthy! Continue reading Edamame for your Martini
Martinis for Celiac Disease
This is a guide to gluten-free martini enjoyment. Some martini variations can contain traces of gluten so this should help clarify where you might need to be careful. Continue reading Martinis for Celiac Disease
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