I treated myself to some spherical ice moulds. Despite them having the appearance of something extravagant, they were actually quite cheap. I bought them online from Tovolo/Amazon for about £9 and they were delivered within a couple of days. On arrival I eagerly filled them with water and put them in the freezer. The finished effect is quite dramatic. The ice also takes a long … Continue reading Spherical ice
It’s like losing a child. Continue reading Broken 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
I begin with the basics. For reasons I do not understand, a martini must be drunk from the glass which is easiest to spill from and the easiest to break. If you’re too drunk, you might end up spilling the martini before you get the chance to drink it – although this may be a blessing in disguise. I imagine that the long stem allows … Continue reading The Martini Glass
The Martini Socialist 