Category: Stirred cocktails

  • Dry Martini

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    A timeless and sophisticated classic

    Dry martini

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    The Dry Martini is one of the most iconic cocktails in the world, symbolizing sophistication and elegance. Originally created in the late 19th century, the Dry Martini has become a favorite among bartenders and cocktail lovers alike. The combination of gin and dry vermouth, garnished with an olive or a slice of lemon, gives the drink a clean and distinctive flavor profile. The Dry Martini has been an inspiration in movies, literature and popular culture, perhaps most famously as James Bond's 'shaken, not stirred'.

    • Type of drink: Old-Fashioned-style cocktails
    • Metod: Stirred cocktails
    • Origin: American drinks

    Ingredients

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    • 60 ml gin
    • 10 ml dry vermouth
    • Ice cubes
    • A green olive or lemon slice for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Fill a tube glass with ice cubes.
    2. Add the gin and dry vermouth.
    3. Stir gently for about 30 seconds.
    4. Strain the drink into a chilled martini glass.
    5. Garnish with a green olive or a lemon slice.

    Pro tips

    • Use a high quality dry vermouth to balance the flavor.
    • Adjust the gin-to-vermouth ratio to taste, for an 'extra dry' martini, reduce the amount of vermouth.
    • Serve well chilled to emphasize the purity and elegance of the drink.

  • Tabloid

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    An elegant and robust cocktail

    Tabloid

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    The Boulevardier is a sophisticated cocktail that is a variation of the classic Negroni. It was created by Harry McElhone, owner of Harry's New York Bar in Paris, and first published in his book 'Barflies and Cocktails' in 1927. Instead of gin, bourbon or rye whiskey is used, giving the drink a fuller and more robust flavour profile. The combination of bourbon, Campari and sweet vermouth creates a perfect balance of bitterness, sweetness and complexity. The Boulevardier is a great choice for those who prefer a stronger and more warming cocktail.

    • Type of drink: Old-Fashioned-style cocktails
    • Metod: Stirred cocktails
    • Origin: European drinks

    Ingredients

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    • 45 ml bourbon or rye whiskey
    • 30 ml Campari
    • 30 ml sweet vermouth
    • Ice cubes
    • Orange zest for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Choose a lowball glass and fill it with ice cubes.
    2. Pour the bourbon, Campari and sweet vermouth into a rocks glass with ice.
    3. Stir gently for about 30 seconds.
    4. Strain the drink over the ice cubes in the lowball glass.
    5. Garnish with an orange zest.

    Pro tips

    • Use a quality bourbon or rye whiskey to lift the flavors.
    • Test with different brands of sweet vermouth to adjust the sweetness to your taste.
    • For an extra touch, use a smoking gun to add a subtle smokiness.

  • Negroni

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    A classic Italian cocktail

    Negroni

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    The Negroni is a classic Italian cocktail invented around 1919 in Florence, Italy. According to legend, Count Camillo Negroni asked his bartender, Fosco Scarselli, to make his favorite drink, the Americano, stronger by replacing soda water with gin. The bartender also added an orange slice as a garnish instead of a lemon slice, and thus the Negroni was born. Known for its bittersweet taste, the drink has become a global favorite, especially as an aperitif. The combination of gin, Campari and sweet vermouth creates a perfect balance of strength, sweetness and bitterness. Negroni is a timeless symbol of Italian elegance and simplicity.

    • Type of drink: Old-Fashioned-style cocktails
    • Metod: Stirred cocktails
    • Origin: European drinks

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 30 ml gin
    • 30 ml Campari
    • 30 ml sweet vermouth
    • Ice cubes
    • Orange peel for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Choose a lowball glass and fill it with ice cubes.
    2. Pour in the gin, Campari and sweet vermouth.
    3. Stir gently with a bar spoon until the drink is well chilled.
    4. Squeeze the oil from an orange zest over the drink, then place the peel in the glass as a garnish.

    Pro tips

    • Use a quality gin to enhance the flavors.
    • Try different brands of sweet vermouth to find the flavor balance that suits you best.
    • Serve with a large ice cube to keep the drink cold for longer without diluting it too much.