TheLoadedOne asked:
I prefer gin cocktails and frequently enjoy a good martini. I generally go with what many call a lime gimlet martini which is somewhat dry as I use very little vermouth but the lime juice makes it just a bit more ‘wet’. I’d like to try something different so what’s the best recipe out there?
I prefer gin cocktails and frequently enjoy a good martini. I generally go with what many call a lime gimlet martini which is somewhat dry as I use very little vermouth but the lime juice makes it just a bit more ‘wet’. I’d like to try something different so what’s the best recipe out there?
Tags: Gin Cocktails | Lime Juice | Martini Recipe | Vermouth
January 27th, 2009 at 6:46 am
Ice cubes
1/2 teaspoon dry vermouth
3 ounces chilled quality gin
1 or 3 green cocktail olives
An hour before serving put a martini glass in the freezer.
When ready to serve, fill a cocktail shaker or small pitcher with ice. Add the vermouth and then the gin. Cover and shake vigorously, or stir, until combined and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, by the time the shaker mists up the drink is ready.) Strain the martini into the chilled glass. Add the olive and serve.
January 27th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
If you get 10 answers, you’ll get 10 different opinions. You’re the only one who can answer this question. I used to drink martinis, but am a Scotch drinker, now. I’ve heard good reviews on Bombay Sapphire gin. Try making a martini using it.
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Take a look at this site (7 pages of gin). It’s kind of interesting. Aviation gin was rated 89 points (out of 100), and it costs $30. Beefeater is rated 94, and is $17. And Bombay Sapphire is rated 97 and sells for $19. Go figure. Anyhow, try different brands of gin.
January 30th, 2009 at 1:37 am
Steps:
- Fill your martini glass with ice and set to the side to chill.
- In a shaker mix gin and ice. Shake to chill.
- Dump the ice out of your chilled glass.
- Add a small amount of vermouth to the glass and swirl to coat inside. Dump out remaining vermouth.
- Pour chilled gin into glass and garnish with an olive or lemon wedge.
- Add a splash of vermouth only if needed.
That is it… no chocolate… no tang… no apple… Just gin (or vodka) and vermouth.
February 1st, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Here’s something a little different, particularly if you like something a little on the sweet side. In a martini shaker:
lots of Ice (of course)
two oz vodka (I like absolut the best)
two oz cointreau
fill up the shaker with pomagranite and blueberry juice.
Makes about 3 martinis.
February 5th, 2009 at 3:18 am
I PUT SWEET AND DRY VERMOUTH IN A CHILLED MARTINI GLASS, THEN SWIRL IT AROUND AND DUMP IT OUT. THEN GIN OR VODKA WITH A BIT OF OLIVE JUICE. SHAKEN THEN POUR AND DRINK!!
February 7th, 2009 at 3:29 am
I am a huge fan of gin cocktais as well, I like my martinis with just a drop of vermouth and a barspoon of olive juice.
I enjoy gimlets as well, I like them on the rocks with just a splash of Rose’s lime juice…the sweetened lime juice helps cut the dryness just a bit. Sometimes, a bartender will put too much Rose’s in and it totally overpowers the taste of a good gin.
If I want a drink I can sip on a little longer, I’ll order a gin rickey. Gin with a little club soda and a squeeze of fresh lime. I was down in Florida last month & I picked some limes from my grandfather’s lime tree, so I was making gin rickeys at home for a while! They went to good use ha. I usually drink Tanqueray, I actually prefer it over Bombay Sapphire, although it is good as well.