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mem
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Username: Mem
Post Number: 5670
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 9:36 am: | 
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I'm going to have a martini party and I know nothing about martinis - I might have had three in my whole life. Does anyone have any cool recipes please?
Thanks in advance. |
spysonic
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Username: Spysonic
Post Number: 74
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 9:52 am: |
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Check out Food Network:
http://web.foodnetwork.com/food/web/searchResults?searchString=martini&site=FOOD &searchType=Recipe
Also I have a one or two bartender's handbooks at home if you need.
Just make sure you have some variety in your Vodka / Gin since people can get picky, LOTS of ice and plenty of Vermouth and you should be set |
peteglider
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Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 1712
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 9:55 am: |
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gin
vermouth
lesser or greater quantities of each, with or without ice
garnishes -- olives, lemon twist
repeat until the recipe no longer matters
(had a family friend whose favorite "martini" was gin over ice... lots of gin)
/p |
LilLB
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Username: Lillb
Post Number: 1190
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 10:12 am: |
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http://www.martinisonline.com/
http://www.mymartini.com/ |
Hank Zona
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Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 5148
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 10:21 am: |
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do you want just traditional martini recipes or do you want to have some other stuff you can serve in martini glasses? and of course, since martinis are largely pure booze, except people to be getting pretty whacked pretty quickly. Between alcohol content and the precarious balance of a martini glass itself, be prepared for spills (of drinks and/or people).
you might want to consider classic gin or vodka martinis; apple martinis; cosmopolitans; then some "fun" martini like a French martini (Chambord, pineapple juice, vodka) or a chocolate martini (Godiva White liqueur, dark creme de cacao, vanilla vodka) or a raspberry truffle martini (Bailey's, raspberry or cherry vodka, Chambord, dark creme de cacao)...the last two are like dessert in a glass.
Also, serve pigs 'n blankets...they go with anything. |
doulamomma
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Username: Doulamomma
Post Number: 818
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 10:47 am: |
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I'm partial to sour apple martinis...good vodka, like Ketel One (put in freezer) & sour apple schnapps & ice - shake & serve.
Not a martini, but am loving a variation of a "Dark & Stormy"...dark rum (I've been directed toward Gossling & think it's good), some ginger beer & some pinapple juice, shake with crushed ice & serve like a martini.
I bet the Cranes folks can suggest some yummy cheese, nuts, crackers & olives etc. to serve with your drinks.
Sounds fun! |
las
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Username: Las
Post Number: 826
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 10:48 am: |
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I agree with Hank. Serve pigs 'n blankets. |
Hank Zona
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Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 5152
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 11:07 am: |
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pigs n' blankets just scream "party"...well, not literally. |
las
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Username: Las
Post Number: 827
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 11:10 am: |
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No, they squeal it! |
doulamomma
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Username: Doulamomma
Post Number: 819
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 11:12 am: |
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good one, las |
llama
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Username: Llama
Post Number: 721
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 11:33 am: |
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I recently had a Lichee (not sure of the spelling but it's the chinese fruit) martini and it was out of this world!
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Brett
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Username: Bmalibashksa
Post Number: 2126
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 11:52 am: |
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Chocolate Martini:
1 oz. Vanilla vodka
1 oz. White creme de cacao
1 Hershey's Kiss or Hug |
papayagirl
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Username: Papayagirl
Post Number: 484
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 12:25 pm: |
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Oprah swears by her famous pomegranite martinis. Although i've never tried them.
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
2 oz. Absolute Citron vodka OR white tequila
1 oz. Cointreau liquor
Cup of ice
Optional: Splash of sparkling water
Optional: Squeeze of lemon
Shake ingredients in a shaker and put in chilled martini glasses. Put pomegranate fruit into glass as garnish.
http://www.oprah.com/foodhome/food/recipes/food_20051123_drink.jhtml |
The Soulful Mr T
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Username: Howardt
Post Number: 1295
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 12:59 pm: |
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I know how to make the absolut (pun intended) best martini. But, I'll have to be there to show you....
... reminds me of the old joke about the salesman and the very talented frog... |
mem
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Username: Mem
Post Number: 5671
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 1:05 pm: |
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The party was supposed to be for a few neighbors, either Friday or Saturday night 1/27 or 1/28, featuring a few crazy martini recipes (thanks for all these recipes - yum!)
Should I make it an MOL party instead? |
Ace789nj
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Username: Ace789nj
Post Number: 210
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 1:05 pm: |
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check your messages |
las
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Username: Las
Post Number: 829
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 1:07 pm: |
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Should I make it an MOL party instead?
Doesn't matter - we'll be there anyway! |
mem
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Username: Mem
Post Number: 5673
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 1:11 pm: |
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I have already received a bunch of PMs - so I officially declare it an MOL/Neighbor's Party.
Please vote on a day:
7:30 pm, 1/27 or 1/28.
PL me for directions.
Cheers!
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Hank Zona
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Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 5154
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 1:12 pm: |
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one more thing for a martini party, mem...you need some large shakers.
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The Soulful Mr T
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Username: Howardt
Post Number: 1297
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 1:13 pm: |
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That's me, Hank.... |
The Soulful Mr T
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Username: Howardt
Post Number: 1298
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 1:15 pm: |
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Can't make the 28th. The 27th looks good though....
lots of olives lots of olives lots of olives |
Hank Zona
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Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 5155
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 1:15 pm: |
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T, careful some women dont say something about that being yet another example of a guy exaggerating his size.  |
The Soulful Mr T
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Username: Howardt
Post Number: 1299
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 1:18 pm: |
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I'll let them judge the size of my "martini shaker." |
The Soulful Mr T
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Username: Howardt
Post Number: 1300
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 1:23 pm: |
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Actually a standard martini is pretty easy to make. Here's what you need:
Really good quality vodka (or gin, but I prefer vodka)
vermouth
a good shaker (large or small) with a filter top
lots of ice
decent martini glasses
lots of ice
olives or other garnish
1. chill the glasses
2. pour 3-4 shots of vodka (or gin, but I prefer vodka) into the shaker
3. add a splash of vermouth
4. put lots of ice in the shaker
5. cover the shaker and shake, shake, shake (booty, booty, booty) until the shaker gets very cold
6. pour thru filter into cold glass
7. garnish with olives or other stuff
Badd-bing...
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The Soulful Mr T
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Username: Howardt
Post Number: 1301
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 1:24 pm: |
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Actually a standard martini is pretty easy to make. Here's what you need:
Really good quality vodka (or gin, but I prefer vodka)
vermouth
a good shaker (large or small) with a filter top
lots of ice
decent martini glasses
lots of ice
olives or other garnish
lots of ice
1. chill the glass
2. pour 3-4 shots of vodka (or gin, but I prefer vodka) into the shaker
3. add a splash of vermouth
4. put lots of ice in the shaker
5. cover the shaker and shake, shake, shake (booty, booty, booty) until the shaker gets very cold
6. pour thru filter into cold glass
7. garnish with olives or other stuff
Badda-bing...
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The Soulful Mr T
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Username: Howardt
Post Number: 1302
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 1:26 pm: |
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Did I type all that that twice? No more martinis for me! |
monster
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Username: Monster
Post Number: 1888
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 3:04 pm: |
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or perhaps another one will inhibit your ability to post at all  |
greenetree
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Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 6583
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 3:26 pm: |
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I'll need a party on the 28th; I'm coming back from Ohio that afternoon..... |
Bob K
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Username: Bobk
Post Number: 10342
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 3:37 pm: |
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The classic Martini is two shots gin and one shot dry vermouth. Back in the 1960s and early 1970s it became popular to go light on the vermouth and people were often drinking what amounted to straight gin. I imagine some still do.
However, give the classic a try using The Soulful ones mixing instruction and you will never go back to vodka or nearly straight gin.
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Pippi
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Username: Pippi
Post Number: 1661
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 4:40 pm: |
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I'd be there if it's the 28th !!
mmmm....martinis..... |
jet
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Username: Jet
Post Number: 1006
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 4:46 pm: |
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Keep the glasses in the freezer untill served , when enough "loud mouth soup " is consumed & the party devolves into a game of spin the bottle " you are there" R.Dangerfield |
Earlster
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Username: Earlster
Post Number: 1452
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 4:59 pm: |
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T. that's too much ice. You shouldn't do more then 3 cubes per 4oz of liquid. It get's to watered down.
The quickest way to chill the glasses, is to fill them with ice, and water. Then prepare the martini in the shaker, dump out the ice and water and fill with martini.
My chocolate martini recipe:
1/3 Stoli Vanilla
1/3 Godiva Chocolate Liquor
1/3 Baileys
always get's the mother in law drunk. 
This here is the Martini Menu of my favorite Martini Bar/Restaurant it's in New Brunswick. It lists all the ingredients, you just need to figure out the ratios. All of them are delicious:
http://www.clydz.com/nonflash/martinis.htm |
Jersey Boy
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Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 13
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 9:27 pm: |
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I like to drink martinis
Two at the most.
Three I'm under the table.
Four I'm under the host.
Dorothy Parker
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Jersey Boy
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Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 14
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 9:35 pm: |
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I never go jogging. It makes me spill my martini.
George Burns |
Jersey Boy
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Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 15
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 9:37 pm: |
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I never should have switched from scotch to martinis.
Humphrey Bogarts last words |
Jersey Boy
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Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 16
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 9:41 pm: |
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One martini is alright. Two is too many, and three is not enough.
James Thurber |
Jersey Boy
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Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 17
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 9:44 pm: |
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They say that a martini is like a woman's breast. One ain't enough and three is too many.
Gayle the cocktail waitress, Parallax View. |
Jersey Boy
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Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 18
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 9:47 pm: |
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A man must defend his wife, his home, his children and his martini.
Jackie Gleason |
Jersey Boy
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Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 19
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 9:50 pm: |
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Okay, I have a book, Shaken not Stirred. Mem, you might want to purchase it (check it out of the library?) for the party. There are a lot of recipes too.
J.B. |
ken (the other one)
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Username: Ken
Post Number: 372
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 11:22 pm: |
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I have a shaker and a pup!! |
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