Martini is a drink that has conquered the whole world, since almost no decent party can do without a good Italian vermouth. There is a list of rules for combining martini with other ingredients to help you get the best out of its taste.
What is better to drink a martini with: a list of ingredients
In society, it is customary to serve martinis with olives, lemon slices, fresh fruits, berries and even onions. However, it should be clarified that the correct choice of ingredients depends on the type of martini.
Extra Dry Martini is one of the strongest vermouths with lemon, raspberry and iris flavors. Like Bianco, it is included in many cocktails.
For example, if you have a Bianco martini (white vermouth with a mild bitter-vanilla flavor), you need to add an olive or lemon skewered on a skewer. To reduce the alcoholic strength, you can place a few ice cubes or a couple of fresh fruit slices in the glass. Cherries, strawberries, pineapple, or kiwi are great options. Bianco goes well with soda and tonic. In addition, this type of martini itself is one of the ingredients for various cocktails.
If you prefer the Rosso Martini (bright red vermouth with a bittersweet taste), you can mix it with orange or cherry juice. After adding it, the taste of this alcoholic drink acquires freshness and softness. It is recommended to use a 2: 1 ratio, that is, 2 parts martini to 1 part juice.
Martini "Rossato" (pink vermouth with a bitter-spicy taste) is recommended to be consumed without additives, with the exception of a couple of ice cubes.
For those who like to experiment, an onion martini is a great option. To do this, put 1 slice of onion in a glass with a drink and let it brew for a while. Please note that this ingredient is intended for an amateur and not everyone likes it, but for a change it is worth trying this combination.
Also, regardless of the type of martini, you can make the classic James Bond cocktail Shaken not stirred. To do this, simply combine vodka and martini in a 1: 1 ratio and go ahead for your adventure!
Martini rules
Special glasses are required for a martini. Outwardly, they are distinguished by a long stem and a conical shape. If you do not have such a glass at hand, you can take a quadrangular low glass, but by no means a glass or a glass, it is bad manners.
The ideal temperature for a martini before serving is 10-15 ° C. Ice can be used to cool this alcoholic beverage. In its pure form, martini is recommended to be drunk slowly in small sips, and in cocktails it is best through a straw.
Drinking martini is necessary in moderation, in good company and in a good mood, otherwise it will not give you much pleasure. Remember to drink alcohol correctly.
