CLASSIC MARTINI
Steps:
- Nice Ice, Baby:
- Hold a large ice cube in the center of your palm. Use the back of a bar spoon (really, any spoon will work) to crack it into smaller jagged pieces. Transfer ice to a mixing glass and repeat until you've got enough cracked ice to fill glass.
- A Smooth Mix:
- Add gin and vermouth (it doesn't matter what order). Just like in cooking, you should taste your ingredients separately and try to pair them thoughtfully (see chart at right for other Saunders pairings).
- It's All in the Wrist:
- Bond was wrong. Shaking breaks up the ice, which leads to overdiluted martinis. Some dilution is good; it softens the spirits so you can taste the botanicals, not just the heat of the alcohol. Rapidly stir 50 times- count to 50, for real!-in a circular motion; the outside of the glass will be very cold and frosty.
- No Strain, No Gain:
- Using a Hawthorne strainer, which fits snugly over the top of a mixing glass, or a slotted spoon (in a pinch), strain martini into a chilled Nick and Nora glass. Strain any remaining martini into a "sidecar" (use a minicarafe- on ice, of course), possibly the greatest drinking add-on ever invented.
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Refematla Khasane
[email protected]This martini was a disappointment.
Moges Hidoto
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe.
Md Reyas
[email protected]This martini was not as good as I expected.
Md TAHACIN TAHACIN
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too sweet.
Andrew Diggs
[email protected]This martini is a little too strong for my taste.
King Elias
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of martinis, but this one was really good.
Md sojib Md sojib
[email protected]This is the perfect martini recipe for a special occasion.
nuralyn samson
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can use different gins and vermouths to create different flavor profiles.
carolann kraft
[email protected]This was the first time I've ever made a martini and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.
Feryal Salah
[email protected]I've made this martini several times and it's always delicious. I highly recommend it.
Fida Tanoli
[email protected]This is my go-to martini recipe. It's always perfect.
Kojo Asamoah
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! My friends loved it.
Raj Sunar
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but the result is a delicious and refreshing martini.
Mishelle Buminsay
[email protected]I've been making this martini for years and it never disappoints. The key is to use high-quality gin and vermouth.
Corey Vincent
[email protected]This classic martini recipe is the perfect way to impress your friends at your next party. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.