MAKE-AHEAD MARTINI
Daniel Osborne, the bar manager at Abigail Hall in Portland, Ore., can satisfy orders for gin and vodka martinis and rye and bourbon manhattans in an instant. Each drink is mixed in bulk, diluted and chilled well ahead of time. Advocates of this process say it results in not only quicker service but also a better, colder and more viscous drink. "Dilution and chill are main ingredients" in a martini, Mr. Osborne said. To find out for yourself, you need to plan only a day before cocktail hour. This recipe will yield two drinks. If you wish to have more ready in advance, simply double or triple the measurements.
Provided by Robert Simonson
Categories cocktails
Yield 2 drinks
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine the gin, distilled water and vermouth in a mixing glass. Using a funnel, transfer the mixture into a glass bottle. Seal the bottle and store in the freezer overnight.
- When mixture is fully chilled, pour 4 ounces into a chilled cocktail glass. (Because of the presence of water, there is a chance the cocktail will begin to solidify in the freezer. If the drink appears slightly slushy when you remove it from the freezer, give the bottle a slight shake and let it sit for a minute or so before pouring.) Garnish with lemon twist or olive.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 202, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 27 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
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Adul kurdi
[email protected]This martini is the perfect way to end a long day. It's smooth, refreshing, and always hits the spot.
Kuteesa John Mark
[email protected]I've been making this martini for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of gin, vermouth, and olive brine.
Shakil Boss
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a classic martini. It's simple to make and always turns out delicious.
Nathalie Pierre
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly but my martini turned out really watery. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Jeremy Smith
[email protected]This recipe was a little too strong for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less gin next time.
Krissy Davis123
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of martinis, but this one was actually pretty good. I liked the subtle sweetness of the simple syrup.
Sweethy Sweethy
[email protected]This is the perfect martini recipe for a party. It's easy to make a large batch and it always gets rave reviews.
melissa alhark
[email protected]I love the idea of making a martini ahead of time. It's so convenient to be able to just grab one out of the fridge when I'm ready for a drink.
Pop Broome
[email protected]This was my first time making a martini and it turned out great! I was worried it would be too strong, but it was actually very smooth and well-balanced. I'll definitely be making this again.
Talha Noor Islam
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The combination of gin, vermouth, and olive brine is just perfect. I also like that you can adjust the sweetness of the martini by adding more or less simple syrup.
RANA joni
[email protected]This martini recipe is a real winner! It's so easy to make ahead of time, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can just pop it in the fridge and forget about it until I'm ready to serve. It's also a great way to use up leftover vermouth.