A Martini thread?

Tripp · 08-25-2010, 04:45 PM

Personally, I'm an extra dry martini kind of guy. 2 or 3 olives, the Gin or Vodka goes straight from the freezer to the glass, and done.

For a regular Martini, you've got it right. I don't think a Martini should have more than the essence of vermouth. I like to shake the ice in a little vermouth, and then dump it before adding the gin/vodka to the shaker. IMO, theres no such thing as too much brine until you don't like it anymore. I usually add just a little splash if I feel like any more than whats already on the olives, but i've been to martini bars that add at least a jigger wort.

For the record, I don't believe in booze "bruising" and using a shaker is more fun.

Oh, also, I usually use jalapeno-stuffed olives... they're delicious!

AD720 · 08-25-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tripp

IMO, theres no such thing as too much brine until you don't like it anymore.

Excellent - you are talking to the guy that drinks pickle-backs regularly so there is really no such thing as too much brine for me!

Tripp · 08-25-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

Excellent - you are talking to the guy that drinks pickle-backs regularly so there is really no such thing as too much brine for me!

I can't say that thread didn't come to mind when I was saying that...

08-25-2010, 04:45 PM	#1
Tripp Pepin Ho of the NorthWest Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tripp Location: Portland, OR Posts: 487 Trading: (5)	Re: A Martini thread? Personally, I'm an extra dry martini kind of guy. 2 or 3 olives, the Gin or Vodka goes straight from the freezer to the glass, and done. For a regular Martini, you've got it right. I don't think a Martini should have more than the essence of vermouth. I like to shake the ice in a little vermouth, and then dump it before adding the gin/vodka to the shaker. IMO, theres no such thing as too much brine until you don't like it anymore. I usually add just a little splash if I feel like any more than whats already on the olives, but i've been to martini bars that add at least a jigger wort. For the record, I don't believe in booze "bruising" and using a shaker is more fun. Oh, also, I usually use jalapeno-stuffed olives... they're delicious! __________________ Make sure you visit the chat! Newcomers welcome. Pete_Johnson: Tripp get the ** out of here with that bull** Benchmade. C'mon Son!