A 'tail of 'tini's

By Zarin Thomson

A wonderful collection of some of the worlds best known martini's, this 'tail will be worth the read as you travel from the algonquin martini
to the zingy ginger martini!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zarin Thomson
• Release date: Jul 27, 2011
• ISBN: 9781465730855

Zarin Thomson

I currently live in the beautiful wine area known as Stellenbosch, close to Cape Town. I have been creating works of fiction since 1982 as a hobby. Writing has been one of the few constants in my life. During this time I have been involved in the restaurant industry and the result of that was eight cocktail books. I have also produced several screen-plays as well as three albums and a book of poetry. http://thebookofzarin.blogspot.com/ http://www.musicxray.com/?afid​=b46f75f09be6012ed6ec12313d2b3​ce6

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a 'tail of 'tini's

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contents

what-you-need-to-know

martini’s

what-you-need-to-know

bar spoon

a long-handled spoon that is used for stirring as well as to make layered shooters.

boston shaker

the classic two piece shaker, a large metal cup and a smaller glass. Pour the ingredients into the glass half, add ice till it is three-quarters full, then put the large metal cup on, shake. To split, look at the shaker, you will notice a frost line, this is where you knock it gently to open.

build

this is when you add the ingredients straight into the glass that you will be serving the drink in. Champagne cocktails, for example, are made this way.

citrus stripper (Channel knife)

a handy tool that enables you to cut long, looping lemon twists by cutting a spiral strip around the surface of the fruit e.g. lemon/orange.

fine straining

this is when the cocktail is poured through a tea strainer.

hawthorne strainer

Used to keep the ice in the shaker out of your cocktail glass; the side with the wire coil fits inside the shaker cup or glass.

measuring glass

used to ensure that your drinks taste the same all the time!

muddler/muddling

a technique where one mashes ingredients in a shaker or glass before adding the rest of the ingredients.

speed pourer

Used to make the job of pouring a drink easier, remember to remove this after the party.

standard shaker

a three piece shaker, although it is easier to use than a Boston shaker, you will find that it can be difficult to take the cup off to pour or to clean.

waiter's friend/sommelier's corkscrew

a device that includes a bottle opener, a corkscrew and a fold-away knife for removing the foil on the top of a wine bottle.

martini’s

abbey martini

2 tots gin

2 tots orange juice

1⁄2 tot maraschino liqueur

1 teaspoon dry vermouth

4 dashes angostura bitters

combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice; stir, then strain into a martini glass. garnish with a cherry.

admiral benbow

2 tots gin

1 teaspoon dry vermouth

1⁄2 tot lime juice

combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice; stir, then strain into a martini glass. garnish with an olive.

alaska martini

2 1⁄2 tots ginger vodka

3⁄4 tot yellow chartreuse

1 tot fino sherry

1/8 tot orange bitters

combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice; stir, then strain into a martini glass.

allies

1 tot gin

1 tot dry vermouth

1 dash kummel

combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice; stir, then strain into a martini glass. garnish with a olive.

algonquin martini

1 1⁄2 tots gin

3/4 tot dry vermouth

1⁄2 tot pernod

1⁄4 tot gomme syrup

combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice; stir, then strain into a martini glass. garnish with a star anise on the rim.

akvantini

2 tots aquavit

1 teaspoon dry vermouth

combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice; stir, then strain into a martini glass. garnish with a lemon twist.

ambrosia'tini

3⁄4 tot remy martin cognac

2 tots advocaat

1 tot cuarenta y tres (licor 43)

1⁄2 tot yellow chartreuse

combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice; stir, then strain into a martini glass. dust with ground nutmeg.

angel face martini

1 tot gin

1 tot calvados

1 tot apricot brandy

1 teaspoon gomme syrup

combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice; stir, then strain into a martini glass. garnish with a peach slice on the rim.

apple and custard martini

2 tots advocaat