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Made with equal parts gin, rosso vermouth and dry vermouth the result is almost sherry-like and suits the aperitivo moment. However, if you want that spirituous...
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John Taylor’s Avatar John Taylor
28th May at 07:43
I made a slight tweak to the recipe as I didn't have orange bitters so decided to add a little Luxardo Aperitivo instead (I thought this closer than the Australian Bitters alternative I had).
I made a mistake and went for my usual stuffed olives garnish, so removed and added orange zest instead - it didn't seem to suffer too much!...
I will be trying the same cocktail using blanco vermouth which ought to look more like your typical martini.
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John Taylor’s Avatar John Taylor
28th May at 08:10
Hmm - it seems blanco is sweeter than rosso so 2:1:1 Gin:Dry:Blanco is still pretty sweet so the Three Two One Martini looks to be a better option. Still tasty, just not "perfect"...
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Peter Shaw’s Avatar Peter Shaw
17th August 2023 at 08:50
The Queen's cocktail is also 1/2, 1/4, 1/4 but has crushed pineapple (in The Savoy Cocktail book). But I must say that equal parts goes down quite easily as well!
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
30th August 2022 at 00:07
Knowing the era this would have been developed, it is exactly what I was expecting. Sherry and Vermouth were still considered the main aperitif. It is a blending of the American and British that Craddock provided a cocktail that blended both styles.
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James R’s Avatar James R
16th September 2021 at 00:55
While I think it tastes very nice, and really shows off the vermouth.. the gin seems a bit reduced and the botanicals get a bit lost in there. For my preference I'd amp up the gin or tone down the vermouths, just enough to let more of the gin bite to come through.
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Jeremy Harrold’s Avatar Jeremy Harrold
18th June 2021 at 17:47
Simply excellent.
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Peter Shaw’s Avatar Peter Shaw
21st May 2021 at 07:55
My (mini) version:
30ml Copperwave (Hunter Valley) Gin (I keep mine in the freezer - adds a great texture to the martini)
15ml Regal Rogue Bold Red (which is quite a dry vermouth)
15ml Dolin Blanc vermouth (a bit sweeter, to balance the Bold Red)
Slips down a treat...
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Fiona McLeod’s Avatar Fiona McLeod
13th December 2020 at 21:16
Well that was interesting. I completely agree about the Sherry feel. It was a lovely drink for a perfect drink for an imperfect day
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Mark Noble ’s Avatar Mark Noble
22nd September 2020 at 16:10
Whilst I am a HUGE fan of filthy/dry/vodka martinis and lately gibsons, sometimes, I fancy something a tad sweeter and less like rocket fuel ...and this fits the bill perfectly plus it´s a doddle to make. Thank you Mr Difford.
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
21st November 2020 at 21:45
Thanks to the comments on this page, I have just revisited the Perfect Martini, and as you say, it's a tad sweeter and easier. And delicious. Thank you!
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Rithwik Hari’s Avatar Rithwik Hari
20th November 2020 at 02:01
Big +1 to this! The "sherry-like" description is fitting. A nice take on a martini to mix it up for someone like me who usually prefers them nice and dry.
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