Mixed Olive Tapenade
A perfect martini accompaniment with roots stretching back thousands of years. Continue reading Mixed Olive Tapenade
Le Hibou: the Ultimate Martini Destination in Stockholm
An almost religious experience in one of the best bars in the world Continue reading Le Hibou: the Ultimate Martini Destination in Stockholm
Sexy Dishes to Pair with your Porn Star Martini
While a classic martinis pair best with things like olives, pickles, nuts, meat, dairy and seafood the Porn Star Martini offers a completely different flavour and mouthfeel, opening things up to a very different array of potential food pairings. It complements dishes ranging from sushi to tacos and can really bring a satisfying AND sexy addition to your cocktail experience. Continue reading Sexy Dishes to Pair with your Porn Star Martini
Sunday Social: the Sadness of Leaving Kabul – a martini with a washed-up aid worker
An interview with an anonymous aid-worker-turned-civil-servant who shares her experiences in Afghanistan and the pursuit of justice in the military. We talk about Cape Town, gardening and the similarities between Essex and Lebanon. We might even have invented a new martini type… Continue reading Sunday Social: the Sadness of Leaving Kabul – a martini with a washed-up aid worker
A Selection of Classic and Less Conventional Martinis…
A collection of recent drinks, mostly in and around London. Continue reading A Selection of Classic and Less Conventional Martinis…
Crispy Chicken Skin Crackers for a Martini – easy home recipe
Tim Anderson’s “Your Home Izakaya” offers a delicious drinking snack in the form of crunchy chicken skin crackers. The recipe involves baking chicken skin with sesame oil, salt, and MSG. Serve alongside a classic martini with a twist of lemon peel if you want a delightful texture and flavour contrast. Continue reading Crispy Chicken Skin Crackers for a Martini – easy home recipe
Behind the Scenes from a Decade of Martini Socialism
Celebrating 10 years of exploring the world of martinis, from global travels and brand research to diverse encounters with people and experimental variations. Continue reading Behind the Scenes from a Decade of Martini Socialism
Discover the ‘Desi Martini’ – A Fresh Coriander/Cilantro Variation on the Classic Martini
A fresh tasting martini recipe from the Indian subcontinent Continue reading Discover the ‘Desi Martini’ – A Fresh Coriander/Cilantro Variation on the Classic Martini
Simple Pleasures – Serving Bread and Butter with a Classic Martini
The unexpected discovery that bread and butter makes a perfect accompaniment to a martini, providing comfort and enhancing the sense of simple appreciation. Continue reading Simple Pleasures – Serving Bread and Butter with a Classic Martini
An Ode to Tabasco Sauce – Martini Recipes you can make with this American Classic
An American invention the same age as martinis and almost as perfect Continue reading An Ode to Tabasco Sauce – Martini Recipes you can make with this American Classic