Message 14722 of 22774 in Behind the Bar

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> Also.....never thought of pouring Vermouth onto the ice in the mixer 
> (for a Martini), then pouring it out in the drain prior to inserting 
> the appropriate amount of Gin or Vodka.  This concept is used...he 
> says....just to coat the ice with Vermouth.  I'll have to try that 
> sometimes.  I still use a glass shaker for Gin Martinis.  Heaven 

I've heard this technique called "Educating the ice".  Always liked that 
phrase :)

Long before I ever even thought of becoming a bartender, this is how I was 
taught to make a martini.

-- 
Cody