Comments on: The Continued Pursuit of the Perfect Martini

By: appliance parts

appliance parts — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:05:33 +0000

However, classic martini recipes from the early part of the 20th century use a gin-to-vermouth ratio as low as 2:1. The most common ratio for a classic, as opposed to a modern, martini is 3:1. The broad variation of gin to vermouth ratios is the source of much discussion and speculation.

By: Toronto Lofts

Toronto Lofts — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:24:00 +0000

I think you touched on my issue with most cocktails. I like the idea of them, and the first few sips are good, but I’m just not into drinking much of something that sweet. Although I will say I will drink anything with Bailey’s in it. I love that stuff. Believe it or not, I’ve never had a straight up vodka martini! But I know I like grey goose and I love (LOVE) olives, so I’m guessing I would dig them.

By: printing toronto

printing toronto — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:08:19 +0000

nice post!

By: Deltus

Deltus — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:30:05 +0000

I can’t handle much of the taste of alcohol. Like, doing a shot of straight up booze gives me a gag reflex. So regardless of if the drink is sweet or chocolatey or just cold beer, as long as the bite of alcohol is hidden from my taste buds (or whatever causes the gag reflex when I drink booze), I’m good.

By: sizzle

sizzle — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:18:12 +0000

Sounds like my kind of place. I LOVE jazz. And if I had a life to do over, in that one I’d be a jazz singer.

By: Jen aka gin girl

Jen aka gin girl — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:05:12 +0000

I’m happy to read someone else loves Anthology! I went there a couple weeks back as an early B-day dinner for a friend. Holly Cole was performing and my buddy is a huge fan. He swoons for her really. Her band rocked the joint. Sitting on my desk is a set list and pictures I *still* have to put online.
Procrastination Land here I come.
I still go for gin as a straight up choice for martinis but agree with you that vodka makes the best mixed ones. Wow I did A Lot of drinking that night.

By: geeky

geeky — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:35:15 +0000

By: Joelle

Joelle — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:40:22 +0000

@Derek: I do love gin martinis. Sometimes gin is a bit too aromatic for me, but it’s definitely the classic. I’ll have to try Citadelle, though… thanks!

By: Derek Jones

Derek Jones — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:32:26 +0000

I share you distaste for sweet drinks - they turn sour in my stomach immediately, blech!

For some real old school, ditch that vodka from your martini, and replace it with some Citadelle gin. 19 botanicals built on a recipe from 1771. It’s hard to get older school than that without delving into mediaeval rock gut. Citadelle is the Grey Goose of gin.

By: GFI

GFI — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:32:24 +0000

Dude. I’m still on cloud 9 dreaming about the After the Show drink. It was a perfect “night cap” after our AMAZING (finally!!!) Martini’s. Priceless I say. I remember scoffing at the bill...ha! Our time was priceless. I love, love, love, with floaty hearts and kisses...love Anthology’s guts. I can’t wait for us to see more shows...and for you TO SING.

*pees*