MARTINI Rosso Red Vermouth Aperitivo, Sweet Vermouth Infused with Regional Herbs, 15% ABV, 75cl / 750ml

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A variation of the phrase is uttered by the villain Dr. Julius No, in the first Bond film, Dr. No (1962), but again, Bond is not the character who says it. [29] Last up: the garnish! There are two classic garnish options for a classic martini: with an olive and with a lemon twist! Here’s what we prefer: Pomegranate Martini or Watermelon Martini These jewel-toned drinks are tangy and light: the perfect fruity variation. The first known written recipe for the Martinez (based on either Dutch genever or old tom gin with the addition of sweet vermouth, curaçao and orange bitters) appears in O.H. Byron's 1884 The Modern Bartender as a variation of the Manhattan. Then in the second edition of his Bartender Manual (1888) Harry Johnson included the first known recipe for a "Martini" listing its ingredients as old tom gin, sweet vermouth, orange curacao, gum, Boker's bitters and a lemon twist. A second similar Martini recipe appears in Henry J. Wehmann's 1891 Bartenders Guide, also based on old tom and additionally calling for gum syrup. What’s vermouth? Vermouth is a fortified wine, meaning liquor has been added to the wine to preserve it. There are two main types of vermouth: sweet vermouth (usually red) and dry vermouth (usually white).

Another popular form is the espresso martini, made in restaurants as a dessert. Many variations exist but most involve shaking espresso coffee with vodka, coffee liqueur, and sugar syrup; serving in a chilled martini glass. Shaking a fresh espresso shot creates a hard layer of crema which is garnished with three coffee beans in the centre. [27] In 1892 the business was taken over by Rossi's four sons; control passed to his grandsons in 1930. In 1929 the Martini Ball & Bar logo was registered for the first time. Restructuring was carried out in 1977 resulting in the creation of the General Beverage Corporation. In 1992 Martini & Rossi merged with Bacardi. "Martini is the world's fourth most powerful 'spirit' brand" according to a survey of the market in 2006. [3]verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ I've been making martinis for over 40 years and was taught a long time ago it's very important you pour the vermouth first over the ice, then shake it, then strain it and leave the ice just coated with Vermouth, then a b "Shaken or Stirred? A Short History to Celebrate National Martini Day". The Drink Nation. 19 June 2012 . Retrieved 19 July 2012. A dirty martini contains a splash of olive brine or olive juice and is typically garnished with an olive. [22] Dry Martini:Traditionally, this used more dry vermouth, which seems like the most logical approach. However, today's dry martini is typically defined as using little or no vermouth; a "wet" martini uses more vermouth.

The phrase first appears, yet without the specification for "vodka", in the fourth book of the Bond novel series by Ian Fleming in Diamonds Are Forever (1956), but the Bond character is not the one that says it. [29] A wet martini contains more vermouth; a 50-50 martini uses equal amounts of gin and vermouth. An upside-down or reverse martini has more vermouth than gin. Vermouth has a short shelf life because it's a fortified wine, not a distilled spirit. If your bottle has been open for longer than three months, it's time to replace it.Johnson, Harry (1888). The New and Improved Illustrated Bartenders' Manual; Or: How to Mix Drinks of the Present Style. H. Johnson. p.38. Cloak, Felicity (28 December 2016). "How to make the perfect espresso martini". The Guardian. London, England . Retrieved 27 January 2017. It’s said that Churchill’s favored mix began with icy cold gin, followed by a glance across the room at a bottle of vermouth. Very dry!! My own favored prep is even drier – I just imagine the vermouth. Olives and twist? Yes. Cheers! In 1970 and 1971 Martini together with Rossi supported the so-called "Ladies Football World Championships". These tournaments were entirely independent from FIFA and the common national soccer associations. They were held in Rome and in Mexico. [4] Drinks [ edit ] K100.1-1974 Safety Code and Requirements for Dry Martinis (PDF) (1974ed.). American National Standards Institute. 30 August 1974. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 December 2015 . Retrieved 21 February 2016.