I SERVE A MARTINI: Extra dry 1)Vodka; 2) Gin*

Vol.3,  No. 45,  Tuesday, February 12th 2013

CUCINA D’ANTONIETTA*

(Antonietta’s Kitchen*)

“the art of food, wine, family & more*”

By Antonietta La Posta

TITLE: I SERVE A MARTINI: Extra dry  1)Vodka; 2) Gin* 

ANTOINETTE’S LIFE & TIMES*

The few times I’ve had martinis I’ve enjoyed them immensely.  At a wedding I attended they had a martini bar and it was very popular.  They had all types of martinis … take your pick. 

SAVORY INGREDIENTS PLUS*

Vodka

Vodka is distilled from quality grains. It is a clear colorless spirit with no distinguishing aroma … or flavour to mask the taste of fruit juice or mixers. (Source: “Seagram’s The Spirit of Hospitality, YOUR GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINING,” Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, Limited, Toronto, Canada, 1973)

Why I prefer Smirnoff Premium Triple Distilled Vodka 1.14L, 40% alc.

I prefer it because it has a rich, smooth texture. I understand that it’s ten times filtered.

 Gin

 A distilled spirit made by the re-distillation of grain spirits flavoured with juniper berries and a variety of other flavourings called botanicals. This type of gin is called London Dry Gin. (Source: “Seagram’s The Spirit of Hospitality, YOUR GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINING,” Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, Limited, Toronto, Canada, 1973)

 Why I prefer Beefeater London Dry Gin 1.14L, 40% alc.

 Practice makes perfect – it’s a top brand, long-time produced. The statement on the label says it all: “Distilled and bottled since 1820, it is based on James Burrough’s original 19th century recipe.”

Vermouth

An aperitif wine, but one that today is most often used in the mixing of cocktails. Italian Vermouth is a dark red, sweet, wine which is often used as a mixer- it is also consumed by itself or poured over ice with a twist of lemon added. (Source: “Seagram’s The Spirit of Hospitality, YOUR GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINING,” Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, Limited, Toronto, Canada, 1973)

Why I prefer Martini Dry Sec Vermouth 1L, 18% alc.

It’s a leading Italian world class brand. I grew up with it. I have always enjoyed it.

 Olives

“The olive  meaning “Oil from/of Europe”) is a species of small tree in the family Oleaceae, native to the coastal areas of the eastern Mediterranean Basin as well as northern Iraq, and northern Iran at the south of the Caspian Sea.

 (Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki//olive

Why I prefer Stuffed Olives

Stuffed olives add to the martini experience. It contributes a flavor but also absorbs the liquid to give an added sensation. I usually buy a bottle at the grocery store, but I am now considering stuffing my own. Some alternatives are: jalapeno, Gorgonzola cheese, garlic, anchovy, etc. Can’t you just taste it?

Lemon

 “The lemon (Citrus × limon) is a small evergreen tree native to Asia, and the tree’s ellipsoidal yellow fruit.” (Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemon

 HANDY APPLIANCES, UTENSILS, GADGETS, ETC.*

 To make martinis, you need

  • Cocktail glass – 3-4 ½ oz Broad LV or bell shape with a stem
  • Jigger
  • Cocktail (glass or metal) cocktail shaker with the detachable top and screw top spout
  • Cutting board
  • Sword martini picks

Why I prefer Cocktail glass (3-4 ½ oz Broad LV or bell shape with a stem)

I use a Cocktail glass – 3-4 ½ oz Broad LV or bell shape with a stem, because this is used for most stirred or shaken cocktails. It also looks so good!

 Antonietta’s Recipe of the Month –

 SPECIFICATIONS – Ingredients:

  • Vodka or Gin
  • Vermouth
  • Lemon
  • Olives

DIRECTIONS

  1. Prepare several martini sword picks – three olives on each
  2. Chill 2 cocktail glasses – two are more fun
  3. Add 2 jiggers (2 parts) of Gin or Vodka 
  4. Add 1 jigger (1 part) of extra dry Vermouth
  5. Mix well with cocktail shaker
  6. Place a martini sword pick in each glass
  7. Serve with a zest of lemon … Garnish with lemon peel

 LAST BITE*

 One drinks the liquid, tastes the lemon, but if you dare, you can bite an olive or two!

Salute mia amore! a la dolce vita

Enjoy this mixed drink and tell me if you agree.

And that’s my food/beverage favorite for the week, what’s yours? *

ALP

CREDITS

-Web Tech:  richmediasound.com

The above is a new media production of Valente under its “United Author*”

program.

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