Message 26006 of 39188 in General Discussion

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> Have to disagree MASSIVELY there Cody! The Martini is still around 
> because it is the purest of cocktails. I would say that everything 
> you've mentioned has actually damamged the real martini (gin, 
> vermouth, twist) as people want to drink the shaken vodka version. 
> Also, how can a martini be easy to make? I've read posts on here 
> where 'tenders assume making a martini means getting cold vodka and 
> pouring it into a cocktail glass. A real martini takes skill and 
> requires the bartender to ask how dry, lemon or twist, brand etc. 
> It's about understanding the dillution process, the ratio of gin to 
> vermouth, the different citrus twist for the required gin and so on. 
> A bartender that canmake a great martini understands balance and that 
> for me is the most important part of cocktail bartending.
> 
> N

nidal, could i ask you what citrus you believe works with what gins?

any explanations as to how and why you think it results in a better martini 
would be appreciated too.

rick
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