I switch around from Manhattens to Martinis. Yes, Bombay Sapphire is fine Gin, but, too much bite for a Martini. It's Boodles or Beefeater for me... 2.5 oz. with .5 oz. of Vermouth and as much ice as you can fit. The worst premium Gin for a Martini has to be Tanquerey... too limey, much better suited to a Gin and tonic. For Manhattens, it's Wild Turkey 101 50/50 with red vermouth and a splash of bitters. These pack a punch... be careful.
Best Martini s
I am tired of seeing threads only about things I don't drink(sorry beer and scotch fans). I like Martini's and maybe others out there do also. I prefer mine with Bombay Saphire gin and Noilly Prat French Dry Vermouth. Start with a boston shaker 2/3 full of ice cubes, then add room temp. gin (I usually use 2 jiggers of gin but I have large glasses) and then add a quick mist of chilled vermouth after the gin is comfortable with the ice and proceed to shake the hell out of it. Then strain into a chilled cocktail glass(I prefer Riedel crystal) with NO garnish, I once heard a saying "garnish is a speed bump on the road to bliss". Any other martini fans out there? what do you prefer?