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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?
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jtinn
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Your martini sounds terrific. I would suggest a slightly different approach. Same exact steps except put the quick mist in the glass first, swirl it around to line the glass and pour it out. Then add your gin. Let me know what you think.

If you are ever in Austin, TX, they have the best "dirty martinis" I have ever had. I start with a "normal" martini and follow it up with a "dirty" one. They are terrific!
jtinn
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Jeffloistarca: That is quite a coincidence! I am sure if you are there on business, you are getting absolutely nothing accomplished :)

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