Someone described me as a mixologist the other day, which I refuted. Mixologists are creative drinks inventors who craft new, tantalising tastes through their intimate knowledge of flavour, aromatics, visual appeal and chemistry. I’m just a belligerent lush who merely insists on keeping ones gin and martini glasses in the freezer. However, whilst trying to brew an earl grey infused gin, I caught myself creating … Continue reading Ceci ne pas un Mixologiste
I have come up with a simple rating system for martini service which can be applied around the world. Using the following indicators I can assign a venue with a 0-15 rating on how good it’s martini service is. 15 = sublime 0 = devastatingly atrocious Then divide by three for a very simple 0-5 scale. I use the following six categories: Temperature, the use … Continue reading Martini Ratings
Remember the Rosemary Martini I made the other day? I experimented slightly last night and have subsequently come up with a Version Two. Using the rosemary-infused gin/vodka from the same recipe, put together the martini using the following proportions: 1 part (or to taste) sweet vermouth 1 part rosemary gin/vodka 4 parts normal chilled gin/vodka It’s more subtle than the full blown rosemary martini but … Continue reading Rosemary’s Baby martini – not as terrifying as it sounds
The Martini Socialist 