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. 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.

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...

What about a perfect “dirty” martini? Where has anyone had this elusive treasure? Needs to be ice, ice cold- just enough olive juice........ thoughts?

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...

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...

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.

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...

Can someone suggest a place to have a great martini? Only the classic kind: Gin and vermouth

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...