Generally speaking, we are not martini people. It's worth noting, though she admitted it was flavorful, my wife didn't finish hers. However, I have found with this and other recipes that the addition of bitters to a martini helps to take the edge off. The grapefruit bitters are a particularly exciting addition for the aroma alone, which exploded the instant I added it to the mixing glass.
Vermouth Battles
Noilly Prat vs. Tribuno
Going in, these were our co-champions so a direct face-off was essential. This time, we agreed. The Noilly Prat is better.
New Champion: Noilly Prat
I've never had a martini, shaken or stirred, of any kind.
ReplyDeleteA martini should always be stirred! James Bond might be good at picking up women but he has a lame drink order.
DeleteI wonder how it tastes, looks very pretty!
ReplyDeleteHmm, I will try...
DeleteWithout the bitters, the gin predominates - a woodsy piney flavor. I've often thought that it tastes like bug spray would. The bitters diffuses the sharpness of that flavor. The grapefruit is more of an aromatic impression but there's a touch in the taste experience as well.
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DeleteI'm not a big martini fan, either.
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And yet, it seems worthwhile to learn to make a good one.
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