A Selection of Recent Martinis
After a year away, I’ve come back to blogging again. Continue reading A Selection of Recent Martinis
Tag: dry martini
The Reassuring Questions: 5 things you want to hear when ordering a martini
Ordering a martini in a new venue can be risky business, but these reassuring questions from the bartenders indicate that you’re going to be okay. Continue reading The Reassuring Questions: 5 things you want to hear when ordering a martini
The Lyaness Martini – London’s best solo date location
This riverside bar offers exceptional service, delightful cocktails, and a top-notch welcoming atmosphere with brilliant staff. Continue reading The Lyaness Martini – London’s best solo date location
A Dry Martini with Cured Fish at Bien Basar, Bergen
An unexpected martini with excellent Norwegian seafood by Bergen waterfront Continue reading A Dry Martini with Cured Fish at Bien Basar, Bergen
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
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
The Soil Martini at the Langham Hotel, London
A head-turning martini in a beautiful venue Continue reading The Soil Martini at the Langham Hotel, London
The Paisley Martini
A Scottish martini made with a splash of whisky. Continue reading The Paisley Martini
What to do if you find martinis too strong
Don’t worry, this is a common problem, and there are several options that you might find appealing. Quality First of all, make sure you’re using good quality ingredients. A poor quality gin or vodka will taste bad whatever you do to it in a martini. There is no soft drink to tone it down or mask the quality. Temperature Is the drink cold enough? It … Continue reading What to do if you find martinis too strong
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