An Ode to Tabasco Sauce – Martini Recipes you can make with this American Classic
An American invention the same age as martinis and almost as perfect Continue reading An Ode to Tabasco Sauce – Martini Recipes you can make with this American Classic
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The Legacy of American Bars: a Century of Cocktail Culture
An ode to one of America’s best exports: the classic, New York style cocktail bar Continue reading The Legacy of American Bars: a Century of Cocktail Culture
How to Make Martinis for American Independence Day
A British guide to enjoying the definitive classic American drink on your national day. Continue reading How to Make Martinis for American Independence Day
A Recent Lemon Drop Martini
A shotgun wedding of zesty citrus, heady orange, sweet and sour all married up in a sugar-rimmed glass by vodka marauding with intent. Continue reading A Recent Lemon Drop Martini
The Martini at Dee’s Cafe, Pittsburgh
A good old fashioned drink in a good old fashioned bar Continue reading The Martini at Dee’s Cafe, Pittsburgh
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
50 Fathoms Gin from Alaska
This is a lovely gin that makes a good martini and a particularly nice gin and tonic. Before I even tasted it I read that it had won double gold at the World Spirits Competition in San Francisco, the arguable birthplace of the Martini. A good sign! I’m also in love with the branding. Port Chilkoot Distillery is located in Southeast Alaska and makes a … Continue reading 50 Fathoms Gin from Alaska
A Classic Martini Playlist
Much of the secret of enjoying a good martini is in the way that you make it. However, there are other elements beyond the drink that also contribute to the quality of the experience. Setting, lighting, ambience, atmosphere and company all play hugely important roles in your enjoyment. One aspect is the background noise. You might have the rain tapping against your window, the crackling … Continue reading A Classic Martini Playlist
A Harris Gin Martini
On the day that one of the worst things ever associated with the Hebrides is inaugurated as president of the United States of America, I thought I would highlight one of the loveliest things to arise from this part of the world. Harris Gin is so easy for me to blog about. Introduced to me by my generous cousin from Stornoway, it’s exceptional in many … Continue reading A Harris Gin Martini
The Mermaid Inn, NYC 4.5/5
This is one of my favourite places in the world. Oyster happy hour is a must! I’ve previously mentioned how well seafood goes with a martini, especially the simplistically delicate oyster, so a bar/restaurant that specialises in briny goodness was always going to get me excited. However, I’ve got to focus on the martini and not get too ahead of myself. Using my martini rating … Continue reading The Mermaid Inn, NYC 4.5/5
The Martini Socialist 