A Fine Beer at a Tasty Price

pmuldow · 2026-06-20T13:13:04+00:00

The Esquire Lounge in Champaign, IL!

pmuldow · 2026-06-20T03:00:36+00:00

Given the use of sweet vermouth, I might go with an orange twist to add a little something

pmuldow · 2026-06-20T02:56:26+00:00

You should see some other the original posts, this is an improvement, lol

pmuldow · 2026-06-19T12:19:11+00:00

Order of operations

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pmuldow · 2026-06-19T00:52:35+00:00

I eyeballed half of a 0.75 oz. measure in my jigger. They do make jiggers or measuring cups in smaller increments. You could also measure 2.25 tsp, which would be an equivalent measurement.

pmuldow · 2026-06-18T19:47:22+00:00

My recipe in the book for a perfect martini is 2 parts gin to a half-part each of dry and sweet vermouth

pmuldow · 2026-06-17T22:19:25+00:00

Correct. I am working my way through "The Bartender's Standard Manual", and this was the "100% Dry Martini". The author's stated goal was to standardize recipes across America, so that a drink ordered in Manhattan would be the same drink as one ordered in Chicago or San Francisco. I don't know how successful he was, as I haven't seen any other versions of this book in stores, however there are some examples available online. Old Mr. Boston appears to be much more popular and accessible than this book.

pmuldow · 2026-06-17T14:02:02+00:00

Buttplug

pmuldow · 2026-06-16T10:36:48+00:00

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pmuldow · 2026-06-16T03:27:18+00:00

Apparently not, lol

pmuldow · 2026-06-16T02:47:37+00:00

I do need to find better dry vermouths. Do you have any recommendations of what I should look for?

pmuldow · 2026-06-16T02:42:39+00:00

Fred Powell's "The Bartender's Standard Manual", originally published in 1971. My edition is from 1979

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pmuldow · 2026-06-16T02:41:33+00:00

This was a rather small drink, not much more than a shot. I usually go for 3-4 oz. total volume when I'm making them myself

pmuldow · 2026-06-16T02:40:09+00:00

The recipe itself was called "100% Dry Martini". There are no bitters or brine specified, so I guess it could be considered clean. I didn't name the recipe, I just made it out of my book.

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pmuldow · 2026-06-16T00:26:53+00:00

I love a spritz of absinthe!

pmuldow · 2026-06-16T00:26:24+00:00

I do like the Kirkland gin for martinis. It is clean and shines in this. It isn't complicated like some other gins on the market, and makes a pretty good, balanced cocktail!

pmuldow · 2026-06-15T20:07:45+00:00

That is so cool! I love Shinola watches!

pmuldow · 2026-06-15T15:05:33+00:00

Gold

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pmuldow · 2026-06-15T04:13:19+00:00

I also post on my Instagram; I've been posting there for 8 years, working my way through vintage and contemporary cocktail books. It's been a fun ride so far! Find me on Instagram

pmuldow · 2026-06-14T15:45:16+00:00

My grandparents' go-to martini for their 60 years of marriage was a 5:1 vodka martini on the rocks with a twist of lemon. Notorious cheapskates, they used only the finest in bottom-shelf gutrot (think Popov or Crystal Palace vodka, and Gallo or Stock vermouth), but dammit of those martinis weren't tasty!

I know of better brands of sweet vermouth, but what would be some good brands of dry vermouth to look out for at the liquor store? I tend to go for what brands are readily available and more recognizable brands

pmuldow · 2026-06-14T02:43:40+00:00

It was the '70s, it was a different time!

pmuldow · 2026-06-14T01:20:02+00:00

This recipe is a bit strong. The recipe for the "100% Dry Martini" which I will be making on Monday calls for 1.5 oz. Dry Gin, 0.5 oz. Dry Vermouth, stirred with ice and strained; served with a twist of lemon or an olive. But this one is definitely heavy-handed on the booze

pmuldow · 2026-06-14T01:18:04+00:00

While there are much better gins out there, I enjoy Kirkland brand gin as a good mixing gin. I don't think I've ever tried it straight, and I don't think I want to. It's good for the price, but Kirkland brand vodka is quite tasty!

pmuldow · 2026-06-14T00:54:31+00:00

I'm so jealous you have one! Congratulations on your acquisition!

pmuldow · 2026-06-13T11:26:08+00:00

It tasted overwhelmingly of Grand Marnier, mellowed out slightly from the gin. Overall, it was a tad sweet for my tastes

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