Martini Lovers?

[wantonebad]

I have a Vermouth atomizer that will mist the glass with a half spray of dry Vermouth for my friends that insist on it, I on the other hand chill 4 oz. of Stolichnaya over crushed ice, shake vigorously for 2 minutes and strain. Two tomolives and Bob's your uncle!

[SPARTAN2161]

Grey Goose dirty with blue cheese stuffed olives...

[2th Dr]

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[Launch Mini]

Well, This spring while at daughters cheerleading competition in Niagara Falls, we found a nice bar,
I think I tried them all in the few days we were there.

[Langleyz]

Originally Posted by 2th DR

Ha! I considered doing this with my shot. Looks good.

[hbbfam]

Funny, no one here has mentioned anchovy stuffed olives. They are absolutely delicious and add a very nice flavor to the martini. I, too, like them dirty and drizzle a bit of the olive juice into the martini.

If you have a "Total Wine" in your area, they are an excellent source for some off brands that are very good. They sell Marlowe's gin which I find equal to Tangueray or Beefeaters but less expensive. They also sell Veil Vodka which, again, is cheaper than grey goose but similar taste and texture.

[Langleyz]

Originally Posted by hbbfam

Funny, no one here has mentioned anchovy stuffed olives. They are absolutely delicious and add a very nice flavor to the martini.

This I have to try!

[George Burdell]

Bombay Sapphire with Noilly Pratt. 5:1 as God intended.

Then I go for options depending upon mood:

1. As is.
2. Two drops lemon juice when I want clean and bright.
3. Two drops olive oil when I want the olive essence.
4. A couple cocktail onions to convert it to a Gibson.

I don't know what vodka and vermouth is (probably a perfectly fine drink for those who like them), but its not a Martini. Nothing is more irritating that ordering a Martini and being asked, "what kind of vodka?"

To paraphrase Hank Hill, when someone asks for a "vodka Martini" (sic), "we politely but firmly ask them to leave our home."

[Dr. Robert]

Bombay martinis.........elixir of the gods!

[cedargrove]

Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

I like a Vodka Martini, 2 onions. I know that's technically a gimlet, but that sounds now where near as cool as a Martini.

Actually a Gibson (vodka Gibson) which still sounds cool.

Gimlet is gin and lime juice. I had to look it up after Betty Draper ordered one in Mad Men.

[skyedog]

Earl grey Martini @ Pegu club in SOHO NY

[2brothers]

Medium dry double vodka martini on the rocks with a lemon twist.
That's my fav.

[Yeager]

Creole Scream (Tony Curtis style with two olives)

[Tri-Tip]

Originally Posted by cedargrove

Actually a Gibson (vodka Gibson) which still sounds cool.

Gimlet is gin and lime juice. I had to look it up after Betty Draper ordered one in Mad Men.

Thanks for the correction.

I was on a cruise last year on Princess and they had a martini they called "Chairman of the Board" which had both Vodka and Gin and something else that I can't remember to cut the bite just a bit. Those were way too easy to drink.

Had a few Gibsons at a friends house last night and played Rock Band. I'll remember not to do that on a work night next time.

[Crazycarwes]

Originally Posted by George Burdell

Bombay Sapphire with Noilly Pratt. 5:1 as God intended.

Then I go for options depending upon mood:

1. As is.
2. Two drops lemon juice when I want clean and bright.
3. Two drops olive oil when I want the olive essence.
4. A couple cocktail onions to convert it to a Gibson.

I don't know what vodka and vermouth is (probably a perfectly fine drink for those who like them), but its not a Martini. Nothing is more irritating that ordering a Martini and being asked, "what kind of vodka?"

To paraphrase Hank Hill, when someone asks for a "vodka Martini" (sic), "we politely but firmly ask them to leave our home."

You and I sir would get along well I think.

[duc003]

Kettle One out of the freezer, dash of dry vermouth, lemon twist, shaken and three olives Up! Oh, and a good Cigar ;-)

[mfer]

Just plain and simple lightly dirty martini with good premium vodka. After the week I've had I need a few. Some blue cheese is nice every now and again, but it is strong, so only infrequently.

[DatejustRyan]

Originally Posted by SPARTAN2161

Grey Goose dirty with blue cheese stuffed olives...

2x

[Watchdog]

Really enjoying all the responses. And I've tried a couple of the recipes--delicious!!!

[mfer]

[cedargrove]

Originally Posted by George Burdell

Bombay Sapphire with Noilly Pratt. 5:1 as God intended.

Then I go for options depending upon mood:

1. As is.
2. Two drops lemon juice when I want clean and bright.
3. Two drops olive oil when I want the olive essence.
4. A couple cocktail onions to convert it to a Gibson.

I don't know what vodka and vermouth is (probably a perfectly fine drink for those who like them), but its not a Martini.

This thread got me drinking Martinis on a regular basis over the past few months. Bombay Sapphire mixed 5:1 with vermouth is how I typically make it. I have been using "Martini" brand vermouth, but did a blind taste test with Noilly Prat tonight, and the Noilly Prat won hands down.

I typically prefer two pimento stuffed olives, but sometimes exchange for cocktail onions for a Gibson.

I have also recently tried Hendricks gin, and slightly prefer it over Bombay Sapphire, but it's not always available.

Having one as I type this. Mmmmmmm.

[Dr. Robert]

I had a couple of Bombay (sapphire, for a change) martinis tonight, shaken.....not stirred w/ olives.....and like the old Traffic song.....(I'm) "Feeling Alright"

[Jadam]

Mashed potato martini- 3 parts potato vodka to one part makers mark splash of red vermouth if you like

[Timber Loftis]

I still stick by my recommendation for bombay sapphire martinis, shaken, but I want to talk about the olives.

Personally, I prefer either almond-stuffed or blue cheese-stuffed in my martini. 2 are good, 3 is grand.

Non-gin martinis, fruity-tinis, coffee-tinis, and chocolate-tinis are the product of and purview of female clientele IMHO.

[Dr. Robert]

Originally Posted by Timber Loftis

I still stick by my recommendation for bombay sapphire martinis, shaken, but I want to talk about the olives.

Personally, I prefer either almond-stuffed or blue cheese-stuffed in my martini. 2 are good, 3 is grand.

Non-gin martinis, fruity-tinis, coffee-tinis, and chocolate-tinis are the product of and purview of female clientele IMHO.

plain green vermouth soaked olives for me, I don't want anything to over-power the gin.

[Hansch99]

I love a good martini. I like mine room temperature, and I'm not picky about the gin I use. Normally it's Beefeater with a splash of dry vermouth. I like olives, but not the way they make the last few sips taste, so I normally eat'em right away. And I never use a cocktail/martini glass...they just seem silly to me.

[2th Dr]

I like the large olives stuffed with habenero peppers! Can't always find them though.

[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by 2th DR

I like the large olives stuffed with habenero peppers! Can't always find them though.

I like Pepperoncini Martini:

[TSW]

My favorite drink

A hint of Vermouth and a double Tanqueray Ten and two olives

[TSW]

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