Martinis for begginner

[Chiboy]

Originally Posted by samson66

I went with olives but no olive juice. Does that still count as dirty? I did ask about blue cheese olives, but no luck.

I noticed they gave me 4 olives, which I hear is bad luck (even number) so I made sure to eat one of them to get it down to 3

Good for you! I don't think so. A dirty martini has olive juice in with the gin/vodka and a bit of dry vermouth. Putting olives in a martini doesn't make it "dirty," it's just good common sense!

[Krash]

Originally Posted by samson66

I went with olives but no olive juice. Does that still count as dirty? I did ask about blue cheese olives, but no luck.

I noticed they gave me 4 olives, which I hear is bad luck (even number) so I made sure to eat one of them to get it down to 3

No, you need olive juice for it be a dirty martini, and ideally, some blue cheese sprinkled into the drink, too.


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Krash

Vodka Martini for me. Dirty with blue cheese olives. My favorite. The key is the perfect amount of olive juice. Too much or too little could ruin it.


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Exactly right.

Also, that’s why we don’t use a really good vodka. It’s about the blended taste and you don’t need super expensive vodka in a dirty Martini IMO.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

Good for you! I don't think so. A dirty martini has olive juice in with the gin/vodka and a bit of dry vermouth. Putting olives in a martini doesn't make it "dirty," it's just good common sense!

Originally Posted by Krash

No, you need olive juice for it be a dirty martini, and ideally, some blue cheese sprinkled into the drink, too.


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Thanks, I think I understand now.

I really liked the clean and crisp taste of it without the olive juice. I've never really loved the taste of olives in general. I think I'll try one with a twist next time.

[gnuyork]

In my opinion a Martini is made with gin, and it absolutely should be stirred (gently), despite "shaken not stirred." Garnish with olives or a lemon twist. I'm not much of a fan of the dirty Martini. I prefer them dry.

Not to disparage anybody else's ideal martini, but that's mine.

[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by MrGoat

I’d suggest asking the bartender what they recommend or what’s the best martini they make and go with that for the first one.


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Yes, I think this is the move. "I'm new to martinis & want your recommendations about which one(s) I should try & which you enjoy the best." That's a great conversation starter & a way for the bartender to be proud of their craft.

[Tri-Tip]

I like mine with Vodka, a misting of vermouth and a few olives.

I had a good starter martini on a cruise, it was even parts gin and vodka and some orange Curacao to cut the bite.

[Beo3]

I just got onto the martini train a few months ago.

Flithy Grey Goose martinis with three olives is my go to and I love them, but.....
I found out very early that anymore than two creates a monster.

[Rock]

It's a drink you need to mess around with until you find what constitutes "perfect" for you.
My 'perfect' is a dirty Vodka Martini shaken with a fair bit of crushed ice and three stuffed olives. I like to use a good Vodka - 'Absolut' - with Martini & Rossi Bianco Vermouth and a tablespoon of Olive brine per Martini. Friends prefer Gin-based - their choice.
I generally pull up at two as I find the first two are the best two.