So I saw someone on T.V. order a "vodka martini, straight up with a twist, very dry very cold". What does this entail? Do ppl actually order like this? Thanks!
2007-03-21 17:10:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
1. Martini with vodka instead of gin
2 In a glass with no ice (Straight up)
3. With a twist of lemon rind
4. Just a little vermouth (very dry) (Vermouth is sweet)
5. Yes they do
2007-03-21 17:16:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mark G 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Ah, yes. This person was asking for vodka to be mixed with a little dry vermouth (maybe a touch more than normal) and poured over a lot of ice and shaken (or stirred) until it makes your fingers hurt. "With a twist," is generally a request for a lemon peel dropped in the glass after the drink is poured.
This character may have been portrayed as either snobby, sophisticated, or just well-informed about martinis, or maybe all of the above....
I've never heard someone place that order myself, but I wouldn't consider it completely out of bounds. Requesting for the drink to be either shaken or stirred should re reserved for movies though...
2007-03-21 17:23:29 · answer #2 · answered by ThePaulson 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
the drier they want the martini (vodka in this case) the less dry vermouth you will use. I prefer no vermouth (extra dry). Very cold.. well we serve ours in a frozen tini glass.. and yes have heard it many a time.. not the shaken or stirred part..
2007-03-22 20:19:33 · answer #3 · answered by tokne1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋