Mid-week martinis
These martinis are totally standard. However, what is unusual tonight is the rapidly changing London weather. Continue reading Mid-week martinis
Pear martini
Similar to a lychee martini. 1 part vermouth. 2.5 parts gin 3 parts pear juice from a tin Garnish with one or two pear slices And adjust the measurements to taste. It’s sweet and not as strong as a full martini. It goes well after dinner. Continue reading Pear martini
Summer akvavit
Sunday evening, I didn’t want a full martini, just a little pre-dinner sip. London looks green, with the stirring of a summer haze as the sun sets. The approach of the solstice put me in mind of Scandinavian celebrations so I took a bottle of akvavit out of the freezer and poured some into a tall, frozen shot glass, with a twist of lemon peel … Continue reading Summer akvavit
Multiple martinis
A review of recent martinis. Very few words are needed. Continue reading Multiple martinis
Japanese-style scallion / spring onion skewers
Inspired by Japanese bar food, I made some very simple spring onion skewers to accompany martinis. These are a very tasty snack. They are very simple ingredient-wise but can be a little bit fiddly to prepare. Nonetheless they can also be a very striking side dish. You could even serve them on top of a martini as an eye-catching garnish. I chopped the spring onions … Continue reading Japanese-style scallion / spring onion skewers
Your new freezer
Once you get into this you will find that you have very little space in your freezer for food. I embrace it and buy things fresh. Continue reading Your new freezer
Frozen martini
Tonight, the gin had partially frozen in the freezer. It was full of ice crystals and poured out like slush. It looked beautiful although it tasted slightly more dry than normal for the first 5 minutes before it melted. Continue reading Frozen martini
More Swedish influence
There were no martinis served in the household last night. It wasn’t a problem. Continue reading More Swedish influence
Bald lemons
When you have peeled off all the rind of a lemon for martinis, what do you do with the rest of it? Instead of throwing them out or letting them pile up, I have two suggestions. One is to use the juice in one of Laura Santtini’s recipes. Otherwise, slice the lemon into wedges and store in the freezer. They make good ice cubes for … Continue reading Bald lemons
Frozen glass
A nice frozen glass really adds to a martini. It helps keep the alcohol chilled after serving and it’s visually appealing. As I’ve mentioned before, when the glasses have been in the freezer for a few hours, I might sprinkle water on them to add to the layer of ice. However, I recently treated myself to a small water sprayer to enhance the process. It’s … Continue reading Frozen glass
