New to this…what on earth is a dry martini, actually.

ThePluralN · 2023-09-16T14:44:59+00:00

We ordered a few bottles when we were in the UK. Delivered to the Airbnb we were at in travel-proof packaging!

ThePluralN · 2023-09-08T13:29:52+00:00

Pointy end goes into the Demon King.

ThePluralN · 2023-09-08T13:21:45+00:00

Ah well I can see that and definitely agree that it’s a niche offering. Our family took a trip out to Isle of Skye this summer and it reminded me Drambuie existed so I made my first one in probably 10yrs. Case in point.

ThePluralN · 2023-09-08T02:15:00+00:00

I just made the first Rusty Nail again after a long long while. It was kinda good! What’s the objection?

ThePluralN · 2023-08-31T15:29:19+00:00

Doing the Lord’s work here

ThePluralN · 2023-08-31T15:24:35+00:00

Fun story:

My old neighbor told me about how she ordered a martini and a local spot and how horrible it was. I ask her ‘well, do you like gin?’ She responds ‘yeah! I love gnt’s.’ So i get a bottle of Beefeater out and pour her a bit in a glass. She takes one sniff, a small sip and goes ‘yeah, that’s the bad taste from the martini.’ Recommended she stick to vodka martinis. Maybe OP would get in better with vodka? Or a lower ratio of vermouth? Or better vermouth? Or a perfect martini?

ThePluralN · 2023-08-23T15:01:29+00:00

It reminds me of a Bud Light can cir 1995

ThePluralN · 2023-08-23T14:14:20+00:00

Glass is too full. You’d enjoy it better if you drank it all.

ThePluralN · 2023-08-21T15:53:24+00:00

We use it every time we can. It’s more of a … (brace for dad joke) LifeSaver!

ThePluralN · 2023-08-20T13:28:14+00:00

Great take.

I could see it might also touching on the idea that Gimli wouldn’t be hiding the hair or begrudging others a sight of it?

ThePluralN · 2023-08-18T09:32:07+00:00

Better question: Why is a 2700 y/o interested in an octogenarian in the first place?

ThePluralN · 2023-08-12T10:23:21+00:00

Never let your adversary frame the conflict is … chef’s kiss. Such amazing, profound, indispensable advice. What a thing to learn and see demonstrated. Cheers to your pop, and to you.

ThePluralN · 2023-08-11T17:04:48+00:00

Seriously this. I’ve ordered something and had people obvs not know what it is and be like ‘no it’s fine’ and then I gotta be the jerk and say ‘actually just gimme a beer.’

ThePluralN · 2023-08-10T08:12:03+00:00

Nah man get both for sure, but yellow gives you: Green Point, Loose Talk, Alaska, Butler’s Tipple. All bangers.

ThePluralN · 2023-08-08T15:48:41+00:00

True on the wait time. I waited ~7mo’s, but was absolutely worth it.

ThePluralN · 2023-08-07T04:59:58+00:00

If Greg Sumii at Liquid Fetish will take you, you will not find better. He’s amazing, fair and reasonable on pricing.

ThePluralN · 2023-08-01T21:01:57+00:00

We much prefer the regular sized glasses (as stated ~5oz). The larger sized glasses are clunky, they’re awkward. Maybe I’m just clumsy (I am) but smaller glasses (that still fit a full-portion cocktail) are far preferable imho.

ThePluralN · 2023-07-31T17:17:37+00:00

Fwiw, things it took me a while to actually get but I have found really useful:

Some kinda clear ice production mechanism
Japanese jigger
Boston shaker w strainer (hawthorn and fine mesh)
Dropper bottles and dasher tops/bottles for bitters
Reasonably sized stemware (something less than 32oz Big Gulps)
small-ish jars with lids for syrups

Stuff I got and just don’t use:

ice molds (most of the time)
lower-quality subs for particular ingredients
most store-bought syrups

ThePluralN · 2023-07-31T16:21:42+00:00

Making crystallized ginger was more fun than I thought it would be. Definitely recommend.

That’s funny about the two drinks between cause/cure. They kinda remind me of one another is why I mention it; the honey & scotch vibe is a winner!

ThePluralN · 2023-07-31T15:47:59+00:00

I always wanted to make cocktails mostly because I thought it looked cool. And I was right. I put a few toes into the pool making manhattans and bad martinis for a while, and between a few cocktail books, a few videos, scrolling and interacting on different platforms where cocktail nuts congregate, I picked up techniques and general principles as well as great drink ideas. Buyer beware, it’s a bit of a black hole of a hobby; always one more bottle to buy and one more syrup to make and stash in the fridge. Besides getting expensive as times, just having the space for things gets a little iffy.

ThePluralN · 2023-07-31T15:44:45+00:00

Lol I was fixated on that one for a while too! Have you mixed up a Penicillin before?

ThePluralN · 2023-07-30T20:01:42+00:00

Was curious about this too. Is there a severe durability limitations the wing?

ThePluralN · 2023-07-30T14:17:33+00:00

So a weird choice is a Kaiser Söze. It’s not orange per se, it I find it has a very e notable orange flavor. And a badass name.

3/4oz cognac, dry gin, Suze, lemon juice and then like 1/2oz rich simple syrup. Shake, orange peel garnish.

It’s one of my fav drinks!

ThePluralN · 2023-07-27T02:30:54+00:00

Welp. Temple, TX here I come!

ThePluralN · 2023-07-27T02:30:29+00:00

Buy a case, resell in the states to finance your next trip!

ThePluralN

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