Georgy Zhukov Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Anyone ever ordered one in such a manner? I've always wanted to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Aren't martinis shaken in the first place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Drama Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Vodka Martini? Pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Aren't martinis shaken in the first place?Shaking the martini would cause the ice to chip and dilute the alcohol content. I believe gin and vodka use to be higher proof of alcohol compared to nowadays. Or you can just get higher proof. Maybe. But stirring it wouldn't dilute it as much. Supposedly a shaken martini would cause breakdown of chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide. More anti-oxidants and all that good stuff. Therefore a shake martini is a healthier martini. In moderation of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netcat Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 reminded me of this jokeDuring ww2, two German spies were sent to England to gather valuable intel. To immerse themselves in the local culture they walk into a pub. The first German says to the barman in an impeccable English accent - May I have two Martinis please?- Dry? - asked the barman- Nein! Zwei! - the second German replied 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Słash Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Aren't martinis shaken in the first place?Shaking the martini would cause the ice to chip and dilute the alcohol content. I believe gin and vodka use to be higher proof of alcohol compared to nowadays. Or you can just get higher proof. Maybe. But stirring it wouldn't dilute it as much. Supposedly a shaken martini would cause breakdown of chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide. More anti-oxidants and all that good stuff. Therefore a shake martini is a healthier martini. In moderation of course.I guess No Bartender thought of so many details while making any martini lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Aren't martinis shaken in the first place?Traditionally, yes. The line is quite redundant actually. Not a bad drink although I prefer gin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Słash Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I had a martini once, they charged me $20 for it, I was like Son of a......after that I never had a martini, always check the price before you order..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Aren't martinis shaken in the first place?Traditionally, yes. The line is quite redundant actually. Not a bad drink although I prefer gin.Technically a vodka martini isn't a martini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Drama Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Are we talking about Vespers or Vodka Martinis here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) Are we talking about Vespers or Vodka Martinis here?We're talking the martini. I made a Vesper once. Tasted like ass. Granted, I think the Lillet they make today isn't quite the same as 1953. Edited July 12, 2015 by James Bond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 Kina Lillet was used for the Vesper but it has been discontinued for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 Use Cocchi Americano instead.Even the Gordon's Gin has changed so you have to use Tanquery or Bombay Sapphire. The vodka should be 100 proof, grain vodka is preferred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake-Pit Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 James Bond was written by a guy from 5 minutes away in a neighbourhood called Norbury, he wrote out in Jamaica though, of all places..Norbury used to also be the UK's Langley, VA, that's how people in my family first came down to Norbury for training from Battersea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Kina Lillet was used for the Vesper but it has been discontinued for years. Use Cocchi Americano instead.Even the Gordon's Gin has changed so you have to use Tanquery or Bombay Sapphire. The vodka should be 100 proof, grain vodka is preferred. Lillet Blanc is the successor to Kina Lillet - from my understanding it is more or less the same product under a new name. I went on a hunt to find either that or Cochhi Americano last weekend since I know Georgy has mentioned that in the Bond thread - wasn't able to find either one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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