Midsummer Martinis
A beautiful time of year to enjoy a very beautiful drink. Continue reading Midsummer Martinis
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A Swedish Martini with Absolut Vodka
A well-established Swedish vodka with a New York backstory, subtle but effective branding and soft, wheaty agricultural notes. Continue reading A Swedish Martini with Absolut Vodka
A Martini with Samphire
This is a very simple variation on the classic martini. The only thing I have changed is the garnish. Marsh Samphire is one of my favourite foods. Harvested in the summer months from coastal rocky areas it is comparable to asparagus, but with a saltier and less pungent aftertaste. It’s very simple to prepare but it’s fleshy, crunchy freshness makes for a lovely … Continue reading A Martini with Samphire
A Martin Miller’s Gin martini
A martini made the clean and beautiful Martin Miller’s Gin. Continue reading A Martin Miller’s Gin martini
Earl Grey Gin & Tonic
I previously made Earl Grey infused gin which I’ve used to make one or two martinis. However, for a highly refreshing (and less alcoholic alternative) I would also recommend this infused drink for a nice gin and tonic (yes, I drink tonic water sometimes). Right now it’s in the middle of winter in the northern hemisphere but if you’re in Australia, Chile, South Africa, the … Continue reading Earl Grey Gin & Tonic
Le Jacques Coustini
For mid-summer I like to gather friends in the evening for seafood and drinks as the sun slowly sets. Akvavit normally features strongly in the blueprints for the night but before I served the food I wanted at least one martini as an aperitif. For a seafood theme I made a slight alteration to a classic gin martini, adding a dash of olive brine for … Continue reading Le Jacques Coustini
Summer akvavit
Sunday evening, I didn’t want a full martini, just a little pre-dinner sip. London looks green, with the stirring of a summer haze as the sun sets. The approach of the solstice put me in mind of Scandinavian celebrations so I took a bottle of akvavit out of the freezer and poured some into a tall, frozen shot glass, with a twist of lemon peel … Continue reading Summer akvavit
The Martini Socialist 