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Vodka Martini Recipe with a Lemon Twist

Posted on April 8th, 2008 | 6 comments

Some nights call out for a good stiff drink, and one of my favorite cocktails is a Vodka Martini. It’s practically straight vodka, so choice of brand makes a big difference. On a Santa Barbara road trip my buddies and I taste tested martinis made with Grey Goose, Absolut, Belvedere, and Ketel One. Ketel [...]

Classic Gin Martini Recipe

Posted on February 12th, 2008 | 4 comments

For years I was strictly a vodka martini drinker, until my brother introduced me to Plymouth Gin. Supposedly, the New York Times cocktail guru swears by the brand. Here’s my brother’s recipe for a perfect gin martini. For optimal drinking conditions, have his wife fix it while you sit on the deck, basking in the [...]