The Webtender
Forum and Chat

 Message 36298 of 39187 in General Discussion
 Share on Facebook |  Save to del.icio.us  
Subject: Re: What's the "industry standard" Martini?
From: open a donut shop
Posted: Wed Aug 27. 2008, 20:41 UTC
Followup to: "Re: What's the "industry standard" Martini?"  by queneau69  (Wed Aug 27. 2008, 18:42 UTC)
> > its pretty ridiculous because the original martini is 3parts Gin 
> > 1part dry 
> > vermouth, stirred.  
> 
> Really? What's ewer original source for this?

Touche... I don't really have an "original" source, however everyone in my 
family drinks Martini's like Kool-Aid, and the recipe has been passed along in 
the family for generations now.  I remember making martini's for my dad when i 
was a little kid lol :D.  The reason I give this partial credit is because we 
are a family of San Franciscans dating back to the gold rush... where the 
Martini is claimed to have been invented.  As much as that is worth (not 
much.. hehe) It is the most common mixture agreed upon.  Most people 
(especially the old guys) if you ask whats in a Martini will tell you 3parts 
Gin, 1part Vermouth.  Do you have a better source?

> 
> > If the call was for Gin, then it is stirred, If the call was for 
> > Vodka, then 
> > it was shaken. 
> 
> I'm not sure I understand your reasons for differenciating on the 
> process, on the sole basis of whatever spirit is chosen. Is this due 
> exclusively to customer expectation, or is there another reason?
> 
> Q

This is just a personal preference here.  I think shaking gin bruises it and 
makes it taste a little too harsh.  Au contraire, I think vodka is alot more 
pleasant with that light and airy texture that shaking tends to give.  Just 
over the years of tasting alcohol and finding what is most commonly enjoyed 
has led me to this.  Plus when someone ask for that James Bond Vodka Martini.. 
they're going to get a James Bond Vodka Martini.


 Current thread (18 messages):
 Message options:
 

How do I pour? What is 'cl', 'oz' and 'pt'? How should I handle glassware?.
Find the answers in The Bartender's Handbook.

Home · Drink Recipes · Bookstore · Barstore · Handbook · Web Index · Feedback

Copyright © The Webtender.
About | Disclaimer | Privacy policy