> > 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 JamesBond Vodka Martini..
they're going to get a JamesBond Vodka Martini.