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GIN "I must get out of these clothes and into a Dry Martini." Alexander Woolc
The Dry Martini Much dispute has arisen over this, the most famous of all of those under the category of "Cocktail". Recipies have benn disputed on and on and will no doubt be continued to do so on the subject of its composition, proportions and additives. The 'Classic' which is below is the best mix I have experienced so far. If you have reason or recipie to dispute this then please let me know... The Classic 1 part Vermouth 7 parts Gin Keeping in mind that the quality of the cocktail itself is equally matched only by the quaility of the ingreedients which are combined to produce it, thus the only the highest quality of the gins and vermouths would produce the finest Dry Martini. The Vodkatini 1 part Vermouth 7 parts Vodka Indeed, not a Dry Martini but the Vodkatini certainly occupies a certain
chic, but for the die-hards such substitution will simply just not do. Neither is it
acceptable to substiture the vermouth with a dry sherry. It has als Ice is nice... One of the most important of the ingredients for the Dry Martini and yet
another highly debatable subject. Some argue that all ingreedients (enough for one round
only) should be thrown into the jug and briskly stirred and then just as quickly strained
and poured. Others dispute this saying that no ice should be used as it dilutes the
flavours of the cocktail. Others say that the ice must be removed before pouring
as this is when too much dilution occurs. Personally, some dilution is not Got an olive? The additions to the Dry Martini is also another subject to itself (one I will not proceed to enter into here). Many varitations have been sugested and experimented with but as always it always comes down to personal taste. Most of the hardcore Martinians know the story of the American who sat silently as a bartender expertly mixed his cocktail. As the bartender reached for a slice of lemon rind the man spoke up, stopping him with, 'When I want a fruit salad, I'll ask for it.' The staking of the olive in the Martini for some, has become a standard
which is ferverently followed. Others prefer the Gibson approach which substitutes the
olive with a small cocktail onion. Lemon rind, or other additives,
fl
Gin Cocktails Alaska: 3/4 Dry Gin, 1/4 Yellow Chartreuse. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Antonio: 1/3 Dry Gin, 1/3 Brandy, 1/6 Maraschino, 1/6 Creme De Menthe Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass. Betty James: 1/2 Dry Gin, 1/4 Lemon Juice, 1/4 Maraschino, 1 dash Angostura Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Bronx: 1/2 Dry Gin, 1/4 Sweet Vermouth, 1/4 Dry Vermouth, Juice of 1/4 Orange Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Clover Club: 2/3 Dry Gin, 1/3 Grenadine, Juice of 1/2 a Lemon, White of 1 Egg Shake very briskly and strain into a wine glass. Fibber McGee: 1 1/2 oz. Dry Gin, 1/2 oz. Unsweetened Grapefruit Juice, 1/2 oz. Sweet Vermouth, 2 dashes Angostura Stir, strain into a cocktail glass; add twist of lemon rind. Flying High: 1 1/2 oz. 'High & Dry' Gin, 1 oz. Fresh Shake very briskly and strain into a wine glass. Fun & Games: 1/2 'Booth's' Gin, 1/4 Blackcurrant Cordial (Cassis), 1/4 fresh Lemon Juice, dash Angostura Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass; serve with small segment of lemon. Gimlet: 1/2 Dry Gin, 1/2 Rose's Lime Juice Cordial Shake and strin into a cocktail glass. Gin Cocktail: 2 oz. Dry Gin, 5 dashes of Orange Bitters Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Gin Fizz: 1 oz. Dry Gin, Juice of 1/2 Large Lemon, 1/2 tablespoon Powdered Sugar Shake well, strain into wine glass, top-up with Soda-Water. Gin-Gin: 1/3 'Booth's' Gin, 1/3 'Crabbie's'Green Ginger Wine, 1/3 Orange Squash Shake vigorously and strain into a large cocktail glass. Gin Rickey: 2 oz. Dry Gin, 1 oz. Fresh Lime or Lemon Juice, dash of Grenadine Syrup, twist of rind Shake and strain into a tall glass and top up with Soda-Water. Gin Sling: Juice of small Lemon, heaped teasp Mix in tumbler (sml. glass) with ice cubes and top up with water. Gin Sour: 2 oz. Dry Gin, 1/2 Lemon Juice, teaspoon Sugar Syrup, dash of Orange Bitters Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Can also be made with other spirits - Whiskey Sour, Brandy Sour. Gin Swizzle: 1 1/2 Dry Gin, 3/4 oz. Unssweetened Lime Juice, teaspoon of Sugar Syrup, 2 dashes of Angostura Mix vigrously until very cold and strain into a cocktail glass. Gloom Chaser: 1 1/2 Dry Gin, 1 oz. Dry Vermouth, 1/2 teaspoon Grenadine, 2dashes of Pernod Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Golf: 1 oz. Dry Gin, 1/2 oz. Dry Vermouth, 2 dashes Angostura Stir and strain into cocktail glass and servewith an olive. Horse's Neck: Hang a continuous spiral of lemon in a tall glass and fill with ice. Then add 2 oz. Dry Gin. Top up with dry Ginger Ale. Ideal: 1 oz. Dry Gin, 1/2 oz. Dry Vermouth, 1/2 fresh Grapefruit, teaspoon Powdered Sugar, 2 dases of Angostura Shake and strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a cocktail cherry. John Collins: 1 oz. Dry Gin, 1/2 tablespoon of Powdered Sugar, Juice of 1/2 Lemon Pour over ice cubes in a tumbler and top up with Soda Water and stir. Lychee: 1/3 Dry Gin, 1/3 Dry Vermouth, 1/3 Lychee Syrup (from can of fruit), 3 dashes of Angostura Shake and strain into a cocktail glass, serve with a lychee in a stick. Londoner: 1 1/2 oz. 'High & Dry' Gin, 1/2 Rose Hip Syrup, Juice of 1/2 a Lemon, 1/2 oz. Martini Dry Vermouth Pour over ice in a tall glass, stir and top up with Soda Water and add a round of Lemon. My Fair Lady: 1 oz. Gin, 1/2 oz. Orange Juice, 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice, 1 teaspoon Fraise Liquer, White of 1 Egg Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass. Negroni: 2 oz. Dry Gin, 1 oz. Sweeth Vermouth, 1 Pour over ice in a tall goblet, top up with Soda Water and add a slice of Orange. Old Etonian: 1/2 Gin, 1/2 Lillet, 2 dashes of Orange Bitters, 2 dashes of Creme De Noyau Shake and strain into a cocktail glass and squeeze Orange peel on top. Orange Blossom: 1/2 Dry Gin, 1/2 Orange Juice Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Red Lion: 1 oz. 'High & Dry' Gin, 1/2 oz. Grand Marnier, 1/4 Orange Juice, 1/4 oz. Lemon Juice Shake and strain into a cocktail glass with its rim frosted with Powdered Sugar. Sheep Dip: 2 oz. 'High &Dry' Gin, 1 oz. Tio Pepe Sherry, 1 Wine-glass of Medium-Sweet Merrydown Cider Shake and strain into a large goblet. Silver Streak: 1/2 Gin, 1/4 Lemmon Juice, 1/4 Kummel Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Singapore Gin Sling: 2 oz. Dry Gin, Juice of one Lemon, heaped teaspoon of Powdered Sugar Pour over ice in a tall glass; add Soda Water, 1/2 oz. Cointreau, 1/2 oz. Cherry Brandy. Stir and serve with slice of Lemon with long straws. South of the Border: 1 1/2 'B Shake vigorously and pour, decorate with cocktail cherry. Stainless Dry: 2/3 'High & Dry' Gin, 1/3 fresh jaffa Grapefruit Juice Pour over ice in a tall glass, add teaspoon of Cointreau, dash od Angostura Bitters and top up with lemonade. White Lady: 1/2 Dry Gin, 1/4 Lemon Juice, 1/4 Cointreau, teaspoon of Egg White Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. |
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