A real martini. Not made with flavored vodka, not a swish of vermouth and a glass filled with vodka (as much as I like Bond), and it definitely doesn't have the word "apple" in it. The original martini is now called a "Gin Martini," and at most bars if you order a "Martini" you'll get something closer to a shot and a half of vodka in a pretty glass. The real, original martini was a beautifully balanced, slightly sweet and surprisingly smooth drink.And it used to be garnished with a cherry.
Anyway, here's a martini as I make 'em; I leave off the garnish (but a twist of lemon or orange would go nicely).
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Gin
- 1/4 oz dry vermouth
- 1/4 oz sweet vermouth
- Dash of bitters (ideally orange, but it's good with herbal too)
Fill shaker with ice, pour in ingredients. Shake (or, for original authentic-ness stir), and strain into martini glass.
1 comment :
We use gin very little vermouth. We like a dry martini. I agree, the flavored ones are martini want to be. Never bring up flavor to Jerry, Never.
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