One of my PIC’s favorite gins. We usually take most martinis with a twist, even though bars tend to add a slice of cucumber to Hendricks.
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I tried some Dolin dry vermouth recently, and don’t really like it. It’s more subtle than the Carpano I’ve been enjoying. I’ll keep using it to see if I develop a taste for it.
Subtlety is its strong point for me. If you like a more assertive vermouth, you might like Vya, but Carpano is a great choice.
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Today’s martini was Bombay Sapphire and Carpano. I did add a small splash of water to lower the ETOH. It was balanced and satisfying.
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Too many people just freeze their gin rather than stirring, or even shaking, it. The melt water is an essential component of the drink. About a minute of stirring or half a minute of shaking provides the right amount. We use 47 turns or 38 shakes, but that is another story.
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Today’s martini was a chilli guava martini on the balcony at the NMACC Arts Cafe in Mumbai. Ketel one vodka, clarified guava juice, organic vinegar?!? Martini purists will not be happy. But it’s a nice drink to sip on a lovely late afternoon in one of the world’s great cities!
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Great sounding drink. I am a martini purist, but I think I would enjoy one of whatever it is.
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Same! It sounds really refreshing and the perfect beverage in a hot climate.
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