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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Calling anything other than gin and vermouth (unless it’s gin poured while looking at a bottle of vermouth) a martini brings to mind Lincoln’s comment about calling a dog’s tail a leg.

(Oh, and the gin should taste like gin, not be one of those nominal “gins” that might as well be vodka.)


9 posted on 04/23/2010 8:40:18 AM PDT by The_Reader_David (And when they behead your own people in the wars which are to come, then you will know. . .)
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RUM TRUFFLE / Serve in a brandy snifter topped with whipped cream.
Blender ½ oz dark rum, ¼ oz creme de cocoa, ¼ oz Hazelnut liqueur, generous portion chocolate ice cream.
10 posted on 04/23/2010 8:45:31 AM PDT by Liz (If teens can procreate in a Volkswagen, why does a spotted owl need 2000 acres? JD Hayworth)
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To: The_Reader_David

What’s your take on Sapphire? IMO the best martini is made with Sapphire, with only the dry vermouth lucky enough to stick to the ice in the shaker. And 2 olives.


16 posted on 04/23/2010 9:12:30 AM PDT by SteelCurtain_SSN720 (If you pass the rabid child, say "hammer down" for me)
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To: The_Reader_David

Right on!

Martini’s are gin and vermouth w/lemon twist or olives. Any other mix is a cocktail.

I hate having to order “gin” Martini’s because otherwise you may get a Bradford.


21 posted on 04/23/2010 9:19:42 AM PDT by 13foxtrot
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