The name of the alcoholic drink "Martini" has long become a household name, although it is simply the most popular vermouth in the world. Vermouth is an aperitif made from mostly dry white wine and spices. Like any alcoholic beverage, the martini has its own drinking culture.
Instructions
Step 1
If you decide to enjoy the spicy taste of martini - throw a party. This drink is not suitable for feasts, it is consumed while enjoying communication. Martini is usually drunk from special glasses called "martinis". They are wide, inverted cones with a long, thin stem. But if you like undiluted vermouth, pour it into a low, thick glass. Use a thin straw if desired.
Step 2
Most often, martini cocktails are drunk on the basis of martini or simply vermouth diluted with something. Mix orange or grapefruit juice and martini in a 2: 1 ratio for a classic combination. You can replace one part of the juice with ice. If you don't like citrus juices, cherry, pomegranate, or pineapple nectar can be used as a thinner. In general, any fruit juice will work well with a martini, so feel free to experiment.
Step 3
Chill the martini to 10-15 ° C before use. Too cold or too warm vermouth loses its taste, for which it is so appreciated by men and women all over the world. If you do not have time to cool the bottle, add a couple of ice cubes to the glass, this will give your drink the optimal temperature.
Step 4
Snack while consuming vermouth. In Europe, martini-based cocktails are served with salty crackers and nuts. Martini "Rosso" can be eaten with strawberries, orange slice or other fruit. A classic martini snack is an olive on a skewer, dropped into a glass and taken out after emptying a martini. Some gourmets order hard mild cheeses for vermouth.
Step 5
Try a martini cocktail. The most famous cocktails are Martini with Vodka (James Bond's favorite drink) and Dry Martini.
Step 6
To prepare the 007 cocktail, mix 20 ml of martini with 45 ml of vodka, but do not shake. Add ice and olive on a skewer.
Step 7
"Dry Martini" - for lovers of stronger versions. Mix 20 ml martini vermouth with 60-80 ml gin. Squeeze out a drop of lemon juice, add olive and ice.
