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

A Bottle Sprayer for the Driest Martinis

A lot of people reading this website like their martinis to be absolutely bone dry. You can find out more about the Bone Dry martini here, including a beautiful homage to the drink from the US hit series M*A*S*H. There are lots of different techniques to carefully measure the small amount of vermouth you are going to use in a dry martini but I’ve found … Continue reading A Bottle Sprayer for the Driest Martinis