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Talked to a bartender friend of mine. If you getting actual chips of ice in your martini, shaken or stirred, it's because the bartender is doing a lousy job straining, usually not bothering with a strainer and just using the shaker and a glass.
A group focused on cocktails, specifically well-made classic cocktails. What's good, what's bad, what's manly, and what's not. Recipe sharing, mixing tips, and bar recommendations are all encouraged.
A group focused on cocktails, specifically well-made classic cocktails. What's good, what's bad, what's manly, and what's not. Recipe sharing, mixing tips, and bar recommendations are all encouraged.
Classic Dirty Martini
2 Part Beefeater Gin
1 Part Dry Vermouth
Splash of Olive Juice
2 Olives (or 1 Olive & 1 Onion)
When entertaining, it's always good to have options for teetotalers and wee ones. I've found that flavored sodas are a popular option, but a good mocktail lets them feel more in tune with the rest of the group.
What are some of your recommendatio...
In full agreement with the beauty of a quality shaken martini. Seeing that thin sheen of ice is the start of a great night. If done properly the water that mixes into the drink from the melted ice should be just enough to bring out the complex aro...
A group focused on cocktails, specifically well-made classic cocktails. What's good, what's bad, what's manly, and what's not. Recipe sharing, mixing tips, and bar recommendations are all encouraged.
Chopin Vodka Martini with a twist
Vodka Tonic with a lime
Mojito in the summer
Good tequilas when in Mexico
That's funny! Jared and I are friends with another fine fellow who maintains a small mint garden for the same purpose.
I didn't realize that was an option. :) It's too easy to just do it right. That being said, if I am feeling lazy and don't want to make bar syrup, I'll substitute ginger ale for the syrup and club soda. Since it isn't quite as sweet, I find ginger...
I've got a half-barrel of soil that springs mint in the summer, solely for the Mojito. Ahhhhhhh.
+1 for Tom Collins without sour mix. Although I'm a blasphemer and prefer a good Voka Collins.
I thought I hated Tom Collins for the longest time because I never had it made the right way.
My vote is for Mojitos, especially in the summer which in Texas last 9 months.
I do find myself rather annoyed lately that they've become so trendy. I preferred it more when it was just me and my friends that even new how they were made.
I agree...
A group focused on cocktails, specifically well-made classic cocktails. What's good, what's bad, what's manly, and what's not. Recipe sharing, mixing tips, and bar recommendations are all encouraged.
+1 for Tom Collins ... but not one made with sour mix; that's disgusting. You need to make it like this: http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink2438.html
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 11:09pm on October 28, 2009,
Brett McKay said…
- Happy Birthday Sean!
- At 5:53am on October 28, 2009,
asa c mcguire said… - Happy Birthday! Hope it is a great one Sean
- At 1:36pm on June 18, 2009,
thehuhman said… - Welcome to the AoM Community, Sean!
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