Another off topic post but I figured some of you can give me some pointers.
How do you make a traditional Martini drink? I have the gin and vermouth.
Last night I put about 2oz of Bombay gin in a martini glass, then put about 1oz of vermouth in and stirred. I drunk about 1/4 of it and then got rid of it.
I have to admit, gin scares me a little. I can drink high proof scotch and bourbon. But gin has a very sharp edge taste to it.
Are you supposed to stir the gin and vermouth with ice first? Then strain into a martini glass?
Any pointers?
Thanks!