Martini Protocol

[fortworthgal]

I prefer vodka martinis, and stirred. I'll drink shaken, though! Vodka - I prefer Grey Goose or Stoli. If I'm drinking gin I like Bombay Sapphire or Tanqueray Sterling.

Too many bartenders nowadays skimp on the vermouth. Half the time I wonder if they use any at all! A martini without vermouth is just vodka (or gin).

I also like most "girly" martinis (or as we call them "weenie-tinis").

 

[jamespowers]

I prefer vodka martinis, and stirred. I'll drink shaken, though! Vodka - I prefer Grey Goose or Stoli. If I'm drinking gin I like Bombay Sapphire or Tanqueray Sterling.

Too many bartenders nowadays skimp on the vermouth. Half the time I wonder if they use any at all! A martini without vermouth is just vodka (or gin).

I also like most "girly" martinis (or as we call them "weenie-tinis").

I'll second the Bombay Sapphire.
I am, however, your bartender who will short you on the vermouth. I make them to my taste and vermouth is mediciney to me. I use a special sprayer to give mine about four sprays per drink---just enough to cloud it before you stir. Then again there are my chocolate Martinis:
1 1/2 shots Godiva chocolate liqueur
1 1/2 shots creme de cacao
1/2 shot vodka
2 1/2 shots half-and-half (optional---which means I don't use it for mine unless requested)

Regards to all,

J

 

[jamespowers]

I like them stirred because shaking bruses the gin, makes them cloudy, and makes them watery. Martinis should be clear as water.

Same reasons I don't like them shaken. :cheers1:


Regards,

J