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An Old Tom-based super wet (two-thirds vermouth to one-third gin) Martini with a slug of orange bitters and served with a twist
Howard Griffin
5th January at 22:24
A bit flaccid. Doesn’t warrant being called a Martini variation. (More like a vitiation.)
2nd June 2024 at 14:12
Classic martini and herbal flavours, with an old fashioned play on the sweet-dry balance. I added a squeeze of lime juice, which surprisingly emphasised the more savoury characters in the gin and vermouth. Presented the right way, this is exactly the sort of wave that the cocktail renaissance should be riding. Full of flavour and featuring high quality ingredients. I used Hayman’s old Tom and Dolin dry. So simple, so beautiful.
28th December 2023 at 13:55
I tried this three ways... First, to the recipe above. Probably the best of the three. But not great up front, though its aftertaste I enjoyed... Next, 1:1. Trash... Last, 2:1; Old Tom-heavy. Worse... Old Tom in a Martinez is very nice, but not so with plain dry vermouth(?)... I used Ransom Old Tom and my trusty Noilly Prat. Just wasn't doing it for me. Too dry and bitter? Is a dash/splash of bianco in order? You tell me. (28 Dec 2023, 8:55a)
2nd June 2024 at 14:07
I think you’re overthinking it. A simple recipe that is best used to highlight good quality ingredients. Keep it simple.
12th April 2020 at 15:00
Easy to make, easy to drink, very cool martini variation