Comments on: There is No Martini Glass

By: Raf

Raf — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:52:32 +0000

If memory serves Mr. Fussy approves of vodka martinis, which means he’s not as fussy as one might think.

I don’t like the cocktail glass in general because I find them way too likely to slosh. Especially after a chocolate martini or two. The champagne coupe is a nice substitute.

For the record, I like mine extra wet (like a 3:1 ratio of gin to vermouth), orange bitters and a twist.

By: Joe Esposito

Joe Esposito — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:45:51 +0000

Wouldn’t that be an olive cocktail then ;)?

By: jess

jess — Fri, 29 May 2009 15:27:18 +0000

I drink my martinis dirty. I argue that this still makes them a martini.

By: Lorre

Lorre — Fri, 29 May 2009 15:16:05 +0000

Well said!!! The sooner bar tenders wise up and stop trying to call everything a martini, the better.

My favorite martini starts with Bombay Saffire, includes Noilly Pratt Dry Vermouth and is “dirty” with olive. I like the 10:1 ratio of gin to vermouth, but have no problem with a bit more vermouth. Mine must be neat, stirred with ice and then strained. A friend recommended stirring for about the length of time it takes to hum “Mary Had a Little Lamb” and I agree that this blends things perfectly.

On occasion I like a lemon twist in place of the olive, but not often.

By: mama ass

mama ass — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:53:16 +0000

Well, this post was definitely enlightening. I had to make a “girlie” drink last week and realized I hadn’t mixed a drink for over a dozen years. I used antique dessert glasses that sort of look like cocktail glasses. Now I will never refer to a cocktail glass as a martini glass. Thanks for the insight, FLB!

By: Albany Jane

Albany Jane — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:22:54 +0000

Ah, one of my favorite drinks, the lemon drop, comes in those cute cocktail glasses. However, after years of wanting anything in a cocktail glass (cause they are so darned cute) I have learned I should just stop since I end up spilling half of the darned thing.