Joanie’s experience at Ruth’s Chris made me realize how i have a very short list of where I can get a great martini. And, mind you, I actually don’t raise the bar too high..., and as an ex-bartender I’m... (20 replies, last updated by NickCambridge February 23, 2006)

. And then there are those who think that the perfect martini is made with vodka instead of gin. You will need to accomodate them as well, although I usually try to convince them to try one with gin first. (80 replies, last updated by jspear June 17, 2008)

up a fight, of course). But calling tail glass a martini glass? Not an issue to me. Straying off topic a bit, but in regards to someone else’s comment: I have found the “Gala” tail glass from Crate & Barrel to be... (13 replies, last updated by ashwood August 23, 2006)

What about a perfect “dirty” martini? Where has anyone had this elusive treasure? Needs to be ice, ice cold- just enough olive juice........ thoughts? (2 replies, last updated by kate used to be 50 October 12, 2008)

So, I have been trying to make the perfect Espresso Martini, and, so far, I have been failing quite miserably. I thought I had a good one until I tried one at Bamboa in Boston. Does anyone have a good recipe to share? Thanks... (4 replies, last updated by Alison B. November 23, 2004)

My Martini is really fabulous! Try the Tenderloin with Wasabi Mashed potatoes- To die for! Everything is awesome there and with Piranha right next door and at your finger tips, you have the perfect storm. Try the Martini Bar... (7 replies, last updated by falcon75 May 19, 2008)

Take some Tanqueray #10, throw it in a shaker(no vermouth), shake it like it owes you money and strain it into a martini glass and garni with the stuffed olive of your choice. You now have yourself a Perfect 10 Martini. (49 replies, last updated by invinotheresverde November 9, 2009)

flakes of ice floating on the surface. I can make it perfectly at home now. Almost no reason to leave the house anymore. So why the favorites? Are there rituals that accompany martinis at those places? Is it atmosphere and nice... (9 replies, last updated by Foodguy September 29, 2002)

Can someone suggest a place to have a great martini? Only the classic kind: Gin and vermouth (15 replies, last updated by Marc December 26, 2003)

Bartlett was on a rant about how a perfect martini should be made. Somebody raised the question about shaking beacause of James Bond and Bartlett’s response was, "The guy’s ordering a diluted drink and being snotty... (66 replies, last updated by judge dee January 15, 2007)

It seems that in every trendy bar or restaurant I go to, people are doing strange and intriguing things to martinis with chocolate, or apples, or espresso. I’ve always been a traditionalist, going for a simple dry gin... (8 replies, last updated by Lan4Dawg July 10, 2003)

The water that melts from the ice is absolutely essential to a good martini. The gin needs to be softened just a bit so you can taste the herbal qualities (the same is true of the vermouth) and the small amount of water does it... (16 replies, last updated by japhyryder September 18, 2007)

that is surprisingly pleasant. Here is the recipe: Fuzzy Devil 1.5 oz Vodka 0.5 oz Pear Juice 0.5 oz Elderberry Flower Concentrate. Combine everything into a martini shaker with ice and shake and serve. The elderberry stuff can be... (9 replies, last updated by kchasky January 20, 2008)

On a recent trip to Atlanta, I decided to do an experiment. I ordered seven martinis over a period of as many days, all at different places. Only one – a dirty martini - was made correctly. Everything OK, in proportion, no... (33 replies, last updated by barleywino November 6, 2008)

I have a stinless steel martini shaker that I have not been able to open for a week now.... I made a matini for myseld one night, than walk away with my drink and left the shaker on the kitchen counter. Next morning, I went back... (19 replies, last updated by mamaciita January 28, 2008)