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**lodsemelf** · 07-10-2006, 03:43 AM

From a "martinti" site on the web:

In his superb book, The Martini, author Barnaby Conrad III says this:

"The Perfect Martini, as an idea, has infinite possibilities. For me, the Dry Martini remains an American symbol of elusive perfection, a kind of pagan Holy Grail. The dedicated Martini drinker views this deceptively simple cocktail as a true if fleeting, salvation, ... As in religion, one may not have actually witnessed the Conception of the Perfect Martini, but one accepts on faith that it exists, and that it takes away the sins of the earth."

**Queueftof** · 07-10-2006, 04:02 AM

This looks like a job for Danny Jotojot!

**Dwemadayday** · 07-10-2006, 08:30 AM

Originally posted by MichaeltheGreat
The martini is a drink for pretentious fops and Bond wannabes. Therefore, by definition, there is no such thing as a "perfect martini."

Give me a good Kentucky or Tennessee bourbon, straight up, anytime, over that poofter drink. Barbarian!

**inchaaruutaa** · 07-10-2006, 03:08 PM

Dirty gin martini, just a whiff of vermouth, up. Given that gin makes up so much of the volume of the martini, it's very important that you start with good gin. Bad gin makes bad martinis. Recommended: Tanqueray, or (better yet) Tanqueray 10, or Bombay Sapphire.

**saerensenatljn** · 07-10-2006, 03:52 PM

Btw, to reiterate, STIRRED, not shaken. Maybe some people like their martini's brused, but not I.

**lollypop** · 07-10-2006, 03:56 PM

sure

**Grainiary** · 07-10-2006, 04:04 PM

sounds about right, it was spring break for us

**BEyng6hj** · 07-10-2006, 04:08 PM

we didn't have enough money for the nude breasts, so we opt'd for hiking

**yWleIJm4** · 07-10-2006, 04:10 PM

Martinis taste like lighter fluid.

**Amorsesombabs** · 07-10-2006, 04:20 PM

beer

**loolitoertego** · 07-10-2006, 04:46 PM

Stirred.

**Qualarrizab** · 07-10-2006, 05:04 PM

Take a large Cognac glass, pour in some Calvados, swirl it gently while holding it, inches of a candle...enjoy!!!

**fedordzen** · 07-10-2006, 05:43 PM

Appletinis

You can make fine martinis without olives. I dislike olives too.

**Cuccuccaltefe** · 07-10-2006, 06:05 PM

Olives kick ass... especially ones with Jalapenos in the middle

**joeyCanada** · 07-10-2006, 06:07 PM

The Coffee Martini:

1 shot Kalhua
1 shot of strong espresso
1 shot of good vodka
a dash of cream.

Mix, serve over ice and top with three coffee beans.

Heaven in a glass

**BurdenRobert** · 07-10-2006, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by Starchild
The Coffee Martini:

1 shot Kalhua
1 shot of strong espresso
1 shot of good vodka
a dash of cream.

Mix, serve over ice and top with three coffee beans.

Heaven in a glass Sounds like it! I had a dirty Martini once and really liked it compared to a regular one. It didn't seem to have quite the bite that the regular one had.

07-10-2006, 03:43 AM	#1
lodsemelf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 395 Senior Member	What makes the perfect Martini and is there one? From a "martinti" site on the web: In his superb book, The Martini, author Barnaby Conrad III says this: "The Perfect Martini, as an idea, has infinite possibilities. For me, the Dry Martini remains an American symbol of elusive perfection, a kind of pagan Holy Grail. The dedicated Martini drinker views this deceptively simple cocktail as a true if fleeting, salvation, ... As in religion, one may not have actually witnessed the Conception of the Perfect Martini, but one accepts on faith that it exists, and that it takes away the sins of the earth." Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Queueftof Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 460 Senior Member	This looks like a job for Danny Jotojot! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Dwemadayday Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 449 Senior Member	Originally posted by MichaeltheGreat The martini is a drink for pretentious fops and Bond wannabes. Therefore, by definition, there is no such thing as a "perfect martini." Give me a good Kentucky or Tennessee bourbon, straight up, anytime, over that poofter drink. Barbarian! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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inchaaruutaa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 445 Senior Member	Dirty gin martini, just a whiff of vermouth, up. Given that gin makes up so much of the volume of the martini, it's very important that you start with good gin. Bad gin makes bad martinis. Recommended: Tanqueray, or (better yet) Tanqueray 10, or Bombay Sapphire. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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saerensenatljn Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 586 Senior Member	Btw, to reiterate, STIRRED, not shaken. Maybe some people like their martini's brused, but not I. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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lollypop Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 341 Senior Member	sure Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Grainiary Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	sounds about right, it was spring break for us Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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BEyng6hj Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 495 Senior Member	we didn't have enough money for the nude breasts, so we opt'd for hiking Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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yWleIJm4 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 441 Senior Member	Martinis taste like lighter fluid. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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loolitoertego Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 373 Senior Member	Stirred. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Qualarrizab Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 490 Senior Member	Take a large Cognac glass, pour in some Calvados, swirl it gently while holding it, inches of a candle...enjoy!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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fedordzen Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 406 Senior Member	Appletinis You can make fine martinis without olives. I dislike olives too. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Cuccuccaltefe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 561 Senior Member	Olives kick ass... especially ones with Jalapenos in the middle Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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joeyCanada Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 484 Senior Member	The Coffee Martini: 1 shot Kalhua 1 shot of strong espresso 1 shot of good vodka a dash of cream. Mix, serve over ice and top with three coffee beans. Heaven in a glass Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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BurdenRobert Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 448 Senior Member	Originally posted by Starchild The Coffee Martini: 1 shot Kalhua 1 shot of strong espresso 1 shot of good vodka a dash of cream. Mix, serve over ice and top with three coffee beans. Heaven in a glass Sounds like it! I had a dirty Martini once and really liked it compared to a regular one. It didn't seem to have quite the bite that the regular one had. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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