Comments on: The Classic Martini http://www.atbar.com/01/21/2008/the-classic-martini/ Tech, Talk, and Local News Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:53:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Tommy Conley http://www.atbar.com/01/21/2008/the-classic-martini/#comment-1282 Tommy Conley Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:29:44 +0000 http://www.atbar.com/01/21/2008/the-classic-martini/#comment-1282 ygdgz0vilkz4xy4r ygdgz0vilkz4xy4r

]]> By: Marji http://www.atbar.com/01/21/2008/the-classic-martini/#comment-55 Marji Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:59:35 +0000 http://www.atbar.com/01/21/2008/the-classic-martini/#comment-55 One more tidbit - it was FDR who popularized the quintessential "Dirty Martini". One more tidbit - it was FDR who popularized the quintessential “Dirty Martini”.

]]> By: Marji http://www.atbar.com/01/21/2008/the-classic-martini/#comment-54 Marji Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:58:32 +0000 http://www.atbar.com/01/21/2008/the-classic-martini/#comment-54 Gin was not one of my preferred clear spirits but I've recently tried those made in Holland - a delightfully different and lighter taste than the London or British gins. There is one called Boomsma Oude Genever Gin. I copied this description from www.wallywine.com - "The Oude is “old” because it is aged in oak, which gives it a surprising, golden color like an añejo tequila (The parallel between blanco and añejo tequilas and jonge and oude genevers is a fair one.). The flavor will surprise many gin drinkers as well; vanilla and baked apple wrap around more usual juniper and cinnamon notes. It’s very creamy and round, with a long finish. Because of its texture and complexity, using this in a mixed drink would be as wasteful as using single-malt scotch in a Rob Roy. Chill it and sip it, and back it with a Trappist ale if you must have something with it. After a long dinner, both of the Boomsma Genevers give white-liquor fans something to drink proudly in the rarefied air of Cognac and Scotch drinkers (and with a secretive smile; the gin is much more affordable)." Now I'm a single malt scotch lover also and this gin is wonderful! I've sipped it on the rocks as recommended and the experience is delightful. Does anyone know a Dutch toast? Gin was not one of my preferred clear spirits but I’ve recently tried those made in Holland - a delightfully different and lighter taste than the London or British gins. There is one called Boomsma Oude Genever Gin. I copied this description from http://www.wallywine.com - “The Oude is “old” because it is aged in oak, which gives it a surprising, golden color like an añejo tequila (The parallel between blanco and añejo tequilas and jonge and oude genevers is a fair one.). The flavor will surprise many gin drinkers as well; vanilla and baked apple wrap around more usual juniper and cinnamon notes. It’s very creamy and round, with a long finish. Because of its texture and complexity, using this in a mixed drink would be as wasteful as using single-malt scotch in a Rob Roy. Chill it and sip it, and back it with a Trappist ale if you must have something with it. After a long dinner, both of the Boomsma Genevers give white-liquor fans something to drink proudly in the rarefied air of Cognac and Scotch drinkers (and with a secretive smile; the gin is much more affordable).” Now I’m a single malt scotch lover also and this gin is wonderful! I’ve sipped it on the rocks as recommended and the experience is delightful. Does anyone know a Dutch toast?

]]> By: Ryan Schenk http://www.atbar.com/01/21/2008/the-classic-martini/#comment-52 Ryan Schenk Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:17:29 +0000 http://www.atbar.com/01/21/2008/the-classic-martini/#comment-52 I prefer a martini with... Hendrick's A slice of cucumber instead of olives a token amount of vermouth (p.s. That "bruising" the gin thing is a myth. I think it just keeps the ice from chipping and you ending up with little ice flecks in your drink.) I prefer a martini with…

Hendrick’s
A slice of cucumber instead of olives
a token amount of vermouth

(p.s. That “bruising” the gin thing is a myth. I think it just keeps the ice from chipping and you ending up with little ice flecks in your drink.)

]]> By: T.C. http://www.atbar.com/01/21/2008/the-classic-martini/#comment-14 T.C. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:55:43 +0000 http://www.atbar.com/01/21/2008/the-classic-martini/#comment-14 My wintery one I've enjoyed is the Oatmeal Cooktini - some do it slightly different but this is the way we like it. 1 part Goldschläger 1 part Jägermeister 1/2 part Bailey's 1/2 part Buttershots Sprinkle a few raisins in the glass My wintery one I’ve enjoyed is the Oatmeal Cooktini - some do it slightly different but this is the way we like it.

1 part Goldschläger
1 part Jägermeister
1/2 part Bailey’s
1/2 part Buttershots

Sprinkle a few raisins in the glass

]]> By: Dave Caolo http://www.atbar.com/01/21/2008/the-classic-martini/#comment-8 Dave Caolo Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:13:48 +0000 http://www.atbar.com/01/21/2008/the-classic-martini/#comment-8 Nice! My preferred recipe is almost as simple: Tanqueray 3 olives heavy on the Vermouth Mmm, I can taste it now. Nice! My preferred recipe is almost as simple:

Tanqueray
3 olives
heavy on the Vermouth

Mmm, I can taste it now.

]]>