A Microwave Popcorn Bowl
The Joseph Joseph M Cuisine Popcorn Making Bowl is a surprisingly effective tool for your martini-making repertoire. Continue reading A Microwave Popcorn Bowl
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The Gypsy Martini
A sweeter alternative to the classic martini. This one is very straightforward. You will need gin/vodka, sweet vermouth and a jar of maraschino cherries. The following recipe is for a 150ml glass: Add 3 teaspoons of maraschino cherry liqueur to a chilled martini glass. Add sweet vermouth to taste (between 2tsp and 30ml). Add chilled gin/vodka (between 120-140ml depending on the amount of vermouth … Continue reading The Gypsy Martini
Asparagus skewers to accompany a martini
A delicious, crunchy and flavoursome luxury snack for your drinks. Continue reading Asparagus skewers to accompany a martini
Ceci ne pas un Mixologiste
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
Bald lemons
When you have peeled off all the rind of a lemon for martinis, what do you do with the rest of it? Instead of throwing them out or letting them pile up, I have two suggestions. One is to use the juice in one of Laura Santtini’s recipes. Otherwise, slice the lemon into wedges and store in the freezer. They make good ice cubes for … Continue reading Bald lemons
The Martini Socialist 