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Kenning posted:First of all, the glass is probably too big. It shouldn't be any more than 4.5 ounces (as I mentioned earlier in this thread). Secondly, it shouldn't be made with vodka. Third, the vermouth should be fresh. Fourth, it should actually be stirred with ice, rather than just lazily sloshed in the mixing glass. Fifth, there is such a thing as too dry – if your gin : vermouth ratio is exceeding 6 : 1 you should just call a spade a spade and say you're drinking gin up. Finally, a couple dashes of orange bitters and a lemon twist makes it all sing. Was going to post exactly this. A properly made martini is one of the most delicious things out there.
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So I was given the PDT cocktail book for Christmas; this should keep me busy for many many months. It's quite a nice book too, the illustrations in it are great and the foreword from Wondrich has gotten me excited about it since he likens it to a modern day Savoy.
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Dec 27, 2011 17:19
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Cocktail Kingdom is really solid, i haven't had any problems ordering things from them; still, I would not recommend getting a bar spoon from them because you can easily get one for way cheaper from somewhere like amazon. I still love my cobbler shaker I got from them.
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Dec 30, 2011 16:38
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Yeah that's totally fair. The thing is as a non-professional I think it's not worth it for me to invest in one while I'm still learning so much about cocktail making. I could easily see why it's an investment worth making if you work in the industry or are serious to the point where it makes your work easier or more efficient.
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Dec 30, 2011 17:40
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Yeah, must be outside of the US; can't find that poo poo anywhere here, but it's all over the place in Europe.
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