The Ultimate Little Martini Book

by Foley, Ray

• ISBN13: 9781402242649
• ISBN10: 1402242646
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-09-07
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Inc

Summary

With more than 1,000 recipes, The Ultimate Little Martini Book is perfect for any bar, party, or event. Now updated with new recipes, indexes by drink name and alcohol type, color internals, and a fresh look, no drink enthusiast will be able to shake or stir without it. Featuring martini recipes from America's best bartenders and www.bartender.com, such as: Glacier Blue Martini: Stolichnaya vodka, Bombay gin, and blue curacao Cherry Kiss: Vincent vodka, maraschino cherry juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine Spanish Martini: dry sack sherry, gin, and a twist of lemon, blended

Excerpts

<p><b>A Short History of the Origins of the Martini</b></p><p>Nobody is quite sure how the martini came into existence, but there are a few interesting theories...</p><ul><li>First made by bartender professor Jerry Thomas of San Francisco for a stranger on his way to Martinez. Thomas made it with gin, vermouth, bitters, and a dash of maraschino.</li><li>First made by a bartender in Martinez, California, for a gold miner who struck it rich. The miner ordered champagne for the house, but there was none. The bartender offered something better-the "Martinez Special"- made with sauterne and gin. The rich miner spread the word, ordering "Martinez Specials" throughout California.</li><li>First made at the Knickerbocker Hotel in the early 1900s by a bartender named Martini di Arma Tiggia. He is said to have mixed a martini using only dry gin and only dry vermouth.</li><li>Named after the British army rifle called The Martini and Henry. The rifle was known for its kick, like the first sip of gin and "it" ("it" being vermouth).</li><li>Named after Martini & Rossi vermouth, because it was first used in the drink, gin and "it," with ½ gin and 1/2 Martini & Rossi vermouth.</li></ul><p> </p><p><b>Instructions</b></p><ul><li>All recipes have been alphabetized for your convenience.</li><li>All recipes have been indexed by name and by alcohol for your convenience.</li><li>Shake, stir, swirl, strain, or whatever. It's really up to you.</li><li>Brand names are interchangeable for the same type of alcohol. Nobody will come to hunt you down-you can use Stoli, Absolut, or Skyy vodka even if the recipe calls for Skyy vodka.</li><li>Some drinks (not many) have the same ingredients, but different brand names-pick your favorite.</li><li>Always use the highest quality ingredients possible.</li><li>If you have trouble finding an ingredient, omit it and go on with your life.</li><li>If the recipe does not have measurements, use your own taste.</li><li>French vermouth is white and dry; Italian vermouth is red and sweet.</li><li>We do not recommend flaming a drink.</li><li>Don't drink and drive.</li><li>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.bartender.com/">www.bartender.com</a>.</li><li>Have a great life and enjoy your martinis. All recipes with this icon have been submitted by one of America's top bartenders. Enjoy!</li></ul><p><i>Publisher's Note: </i>This book and the recipes contained herein are intended for those of a legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly and ensure you and your guests have a designated driver when consuming alcoholic beverages.</p>