Since it's National Martini Day.
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Since it's National Martini Day.
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But I still haven't finished my gallon of screwdriver yet.
The first one???Quote:
Originally Posted by BmillsSkier
Gunit, Raw Dog.Quote:
Originally Posted by BmillsSkier
And if you are going to do it properly. STIRRED NOT SHAKEN. Bond may know how to score the babes, but he doesn't know how to make a drink.
And it's gin, you troglodytes.
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Originally Posted by irul&ublo
And there is vermouth. 8:1 is classic extra dry. Anyone who pours vermouth into the glass and then pours it out is to be detested as a blasphemer and dealt with appropriatelyQuote:
Originally Posted by Jong Lafitte
I'm a little slow after yesterday's 2 gallons. Cut me some slack here.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyCarter
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Originally Posted by irul&ublo
I concur!
Also Juneteenth, of which I've never heard of.
Emancipation day, and strange enough, the only States that recognize it are OK and TX. Both of which, well, you know!
is there some committee of sub-95-IQ mouth breathing chuds tasked with coming up with "national such-and-such day" ideas? jesus fucking christ
And while we're at it, fuck your fucking "mexican martini." Oh, you mean a margarita strained into a martini glass? Oh no? Oh, I see it has fucking olive juice?!! Oh. And there's MORE?!?! In the shaker that you left on the table!?!?!? Because after you've mixed it its like 12%?! OH! NEAT-O! Oh. Wow. Does it have gin? No? Does it have vermouth? No? THEN ITS NOT A GODDAMN MARTINI!!! To be fair... delicious.
hey, buddy do you got the time?
no i don't got a watch can you spare a dime,
but i got two olives and a couple of limes,
guessin' that means it's martini time.
shaken, stirred...like it matters
mixed and chilled, done
My good sir, I'm left only to assume that those who are familiar with the martini, especially those who may occasionally imbibe, are of the quite sophisticated company which would ordinarily not include such sub-95-IQ "individuals," or as you so kindly referred to them, mouth breathing chuds. So, there, that kinda blows your whole theory, doesn't it? Take that!Quote:
Originally Posted by mbillie1
'nuf sed.Quote:
Originally Posted by capulin overdrive
They had 365 1/4 fucking things to choose from.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jong Lafitte
I know my dad did his share of 3 martini lunches. Not sure how anything got done in those days. Or maybe that's when everything got done.
1. Vigorous shaking melts too much ice and dilutes the drink.Quote:
Originally Posted by acinpdx
2. Ice chips and cloudy drink also occur.
So yes, as in many things, details matter.
Something as simple as a martini, the details are the whole thing. What gin, what vermouth, what glass, how you combine it, it all matters.
Maybe with the first two. I'll be reaching for the bottle by the third.
It's like coffee though. If I'm making my own at home, there's a routine. If I go into a coffee shop, it's less particular. If I'm at a diner, I drink what they put in the cup.Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
Beefeaters. Noilly Prat. Ice. Stir. Pour into chilled stem glass. One olive, no juice. Sip, and let the icy goodness take hold.
I do love me some Beefeaters.
Damnit, today was supposed to be an off day.
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Originally Posted by irul&ublo
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Originally Posted by iceman
normally, i'm all about details, but a martini knocks me out no matter how I specify it...I guess I haven't found my preferred yet
While my e-persona may be that of a redneck hillperson, even I have the taste to never shake a martini.Quote:
Originally Posted by irul&ublo
Costco has a very nice green olive stuffed with a piece of jalapeno and garlic. My personal favorite is 2:1 Tanqueray Gin and whatever Dry Vermouth is available, with two of the aforementioned Costco olives. Most stores around here only carry "Martini" brand vermouth so if I find something else, I'll generally try it.
All I know is my wife is very glad to not be drinking Utah martinis anymore.
What's that, water with an olive in it?
Hey Dunfee...
Did you take care of the ads on the app yet? And what about the return of the tabs? Quit thinking about martinis and get crackin'!
Jesus, dude, sorry about your vermouth selection. Martini brand vermouth sucks ass. I could never understand why people will take an expensive gin or vodka, and then mix $7/bottle vermouth with it. Try Vya vermouth or at least Dolin, it's a world of difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by Leavenworth Skier
I know it's lame but I also could try harder if I wanted to.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pegleg
Only 248 days until National Margarita Day. Also Washington's actual birthday, not the holiday. (BTW the holdiay is officially known around here as The Weekend You are Nuts to Ski at Squaw Valley).
I'm sure there is no one around here--other then maybe a middle school student or two--who is dumb enough to make a margarita with margarita mix, but if you know someone who does it, help them.
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Originally Posted by Leavenworth Skier
5:1, Beefeater and Dolin Blanc
A chinois should be standard equipment at a good cocktail bar. Only when it is desired should there be ice chips in a shaken cocktail.Quote:
Originally Posted by irul&ublo
I don't work at the TGRz anymore. You gotta complain to Andrew in Ask TGR now. :/Quote:
Originally Posted by irul&ublo
Been on a martini kick last few days after discovering we forget to get tonic. Beefeaters and Gallo dry (I know we have it for cooking) 6:1 with 3 Kirkland olives. Need to get better vermouth [emoji53]
Dolin is my go to. +1 on the beef and the big Costco olives.Quote:
Originally Posted by steepconcrete