Let’s Mix Up A Martini!

The Martini – it’s very name instills an almost reverent awe in those that hear the word. It is an elixir. Some would say it is an elixir from the gods and sipping it is like sipping on a silver cloud. The first taste snaps at your tongue with an antiseptic dryness that is exhilarating and almost tasteless if the drink is chilled correctly.

A Martini, on a technical level, is a cocktail that contains unequal portions of gin and dry vermouth. It is served chilled in a conical cocktail glass and garnished with either an olive or twist of lemon. It can be either an extremely masculine drink or an extremely feminine drink. No other cocktail has the mystique of the Martini.

There are probably as many Martini recipes as there are Martini drinkers. That is why we suggest making pitchers of Martinis in a cocktail hour setting with your friends. Not only will you be able to entertain in fine style, but a pitcher will lend itself to experimenting with different mixture ratios. Cheers! And remember, pace yourself.

Cheers! It’s like sipping on a silver cloud.