Overwhelming the senses is the point. I also recommend that glasses are taken ice cold direct from the freezer. If making at home in a small fridge that might require throwing out some peas and things to make room, but it's worth it. Such touches, in fact all the little bits of ritual that you describe, are vitally important. One or two personal preferences and style affectations may be incorporated, but straying too far from the classic formula risks confusing the magic. Last week my favourite Islington (London) bar delivered my Martini in a small wine glass! Formerly favourite. Some misguided style gauleiter thinks removing one of its most distinctive features will add pizzazz. I wasn't overwhelmed.
Oooooh no, you can get away with a coupe glass (which the earlier proto-Martinis were served in) but anything else is a bastardization. I'm sorry for your lost, but hopefully you found a classier cocktail bar!
A very cold, very dry gin martini was by favourite thing before I gave up drinking. Gerald Ford acknowledged the power of the drink: “The three-martini lunch is the epitome of American efficiency. Where else can you get an earful, a bellyful and a snootful at the same time?”
Thank you - This was JUST the bit of tonic (ahem, *gin*) my New Years day required! I have happily shared this with several other fans of the glamorous wee gem-in-a-glass.
Another captivating essay! You really should write for a publication of some kind.
Hopefully I can grow this one!! Thanks for always being so supportive 🥹🥰
Overwhelming the senses is the point. I also recommend that glasses are taken ice cold direct from the freezer. If making at home in a small fridge that might require throwing out some peas and things to make room, but it's worth it. Such touches, in fact all the little bits of ritual that you describe, are vitally important. One or two personal preferences and style affectations may be incorporated, but straying too far from the classic formula risks confusing the magic. Last week my favourite Islington (London) bar delivered my Martini in a small wine glass! Formerly favourite. Some misguided style gauleiter thinks removing one of its most distinctive features will add pizzazz. I wasn't overwhelmed.
Oooooh no, you can get away with a coupe glass (which the earlier proto-Martinis were served in) but anything else is a bastardization. I'm sorry for your lost, but hopefully you found a classier cocktail bar!
A very cold, very dry gin martini was by favourite thing before I gave up drinking. Gerald Ford acknowledged the power of the drink: “The three-martini lunch is the epitome of American efficiency. Where else can you get an earful, a bellyful and a snootful at the same time?”
We should make American presidential hopefuls compete to mix the best martini, instead of all these tiresome debate performances.
Thank you - This was JUST the bit of tonic (ahem, *gin*) my New Years day required! I have happily shared this with several other fans of the glamorous wee gem-in-a-glass.
Haha thank you!! 🍸 ✨️ 🎇 💖