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Marsala Martini
A Dry Martini delicately influenced by rich marsala and almond notes
8th March at 08:04
Hopefully, it was a change that improved the cocktail.
8th March at 00:22
The amaretto seemed a bit too strong for me so will reduce it next time. I would think the marsala could also be a big variable. Really different and a creative martini variation. Will try again but play with the ingredients.
4th May 2024 at 13:18
Tried this a few times but the last version was a winner. Adnams Gin, dry Pellegrino Marsala superiore, noilly prat, disaronno, half a dash chocolate bitters and half a dash liquorice bitters. I will pickle some almonds for the next go.
20th January 2024 at 12:11
Begs for an olive and/or brine. A rare Martini with layers and depth. Well done!
15th November 2022 at 06:33
The best single word to describe the drink, ‘sophisticated’.
I used Lustau dry vermouth which gave a great balance to all components.
I used Lustau dry vermouth which gave a great balance to all components.
2nd July 2022 at 21:58
I used Hendricks, Dolin dry, sherry in lieu of marsala, and a tad too much amaretto (my mistake, I overpoured). Still very good, I think it would have been fantastic if I made it before drinking the Last Word....
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3rd February 2022 at 18:12
Hi Simon, can you let me know where you get pickled almonds from? Have made this cocktail several times and I love it!
3rd February 2022 at 22:29
Not sure they are something you can buy. I think you have to pickle your own. Try with this cocktail at Bar Termini in London's Old Compton Street. Delicious.
3rd October 2021 at 13:48
Used Horsham Serpent Gin, Fantoma Vermouth, 10 YO Verdelho Madeira (as I didn't have Marsala to hand), and Adriatico Amaretto. So good!
28th August 2021 at 20:48
Complicated and interesting!
16th May 2021 at 10:39
Thanks Simon.
15th May 2021 at 17:40
Hi Simon. Any recommendations for the Marsala wine? It’s probably the only drink I’ll use it for so I don’t want to break the bank!
Cheers.
Cheers.
16th May 2021 at 09:46
I presently have Curatolo Arini Marsala Superiore Riserva Secco 2012 from TheWhiskyExchange.com but they also have Curatolo Arini Marsala at a mere £10.95 per bot which is worth a try.
14th November 2020 at 18:25
ok i made a complete b*lls up here
firstly i used a mixer that had remnants of an old fashioned in it (5ml)
secondly i used Tarquins navy strength rum (ooff)
and thirdly i then read that it required a pickled almond for garnish and all i had was toasted flaked but what the hell i though so i pressed on......RESULT its bloody fantastic ....goes to show there can be lucky mistakes
firstly i used a mixer that had remnants of an old fashioned in it (5ml)
secondly i used Tarquins navy strength rum (ooff)
and thirdly i then read that it required a pickled almond for garnish and all i had was toasted flaked but what the hell i though so i pressed on......RESULT its bloody fantastic ....goes to show there can be lucky mistakes
6th June 2020 at 18:17
Knocks your socks off. Great mix for Disaronna fans
at your 16th edition and see that the amaretto amount is less and the gin and dry vermouth is upped. I will try this version. Why the change?