Martinis

skcin · #1 12-29-2005, 02:40 PM

Yes, yes, I know that most so-called "martinis" around now are not actually martinis. I don't care what they're called - many of them are DEE-LISH! I'm primarily a beer girl, cheap wine once in a while (yup, I'm really classy.) But I've had a few fancy drinks lately that were sooo good.

Cable Car Martini - It had Bacardi O, Bacardi 151, something else I can't recall, a bit of sour mix & a cinnamon/sugar rimmed glass. YUM!

Cherry Cosmopolitan - Damned if I can remember what was in it, but it was red & pretty & sweet & had cherries in it.

Chocolatini - remains a fave ever since I tasted Suze's in Vegas.

I've had tastes of appletini, espresso martini, junebug (melon), malibutini (coconut, obviously.) All damn good.

What's your favorite "martini?" And how much do they cost by you? I've paid as little as $4.50 at small dive bars, but some places charge up to $10. Average here is probably $6.50.

JazmenFlowers · #2 12-29-2005, 03:15 PM

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Chocolatini - remains a fave ever since I tasted Suze's in Vegas.

my favorite by far...I'm not a big martini or gin drinker, but I love these...I'm an extremely cheap date as I usually have a great buzz after just one

the average cost is $6

Richard B · #3 12-29-2005, 03:19 PM

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What's your favorite "martini?" And how much do they cost by you?

I like a Dirty Martini. Prefer a vodka (Ketel One). Cost=$8.00.

golddustwoman77 · #4 12-29-2005, 03:44 PM

I love Cosmopolitians made with Ciroc (grape distilled vodka). As a matter of fact, Ciroc's website has some awesome martini drink recipes. Here is their site. Go to recipes.

http://www.ciroc.com/

skcin · #5 12-29-2005, 03:57 PM

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I like a Dirty Martini. Prefer a vodka (Ketel One). Cost=$8.00.

I've never had a "real" martini.

I'm afraid I'll hate it & don't want to waste the money if I won't drink it.

jkmaletic · #6 12-29-2005, 04:04 PM

I like to make caramel apple martinis ( apple pucker with equal parts butterscotch schnapps, then throw a cherry in) and bananas foster martinis (rim the glass with cinnamon and sugar, and the ingredients are 99 bananas liqour, butterscotch schnapps, and 1/2 and 1/2, topped with whipped cream) I make them for my girlfriend.

As far as how much they cost in the bar, it can vary from $6-$8.

I'm more of a Jack and Diet Coke gal myself. My Jack and Diet MUST have a cherry though.

The Tower · #7 12-29-2005, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

I've never had a "real" martini.

I'm afraid I'll hate it & don't want to waste the money if I won't drink it.

If you like gin, they are delicious. Especially Sapphire martinis....

"Hey, I can take you higher-
Whatever you desire, I can mend your heart....."

Paula, I'm glad you pointed out the misnomer.. There is only one "martini"- it's gin and vermouth. Everything else is just a drink served in a martini glass.

Richard B · #8 12-29-2005, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

I've never had a "real" martini.

I'm afraid I'll hate it & don't want to waste the money if I won't drink it.

We should go drinking together. If you don't like a real martini, I'll drink it for you and say thanks for the drink. So no money wasted...and I would appreciate the drink.

skcin · #9 12-29-2005, 04:27 PM

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If you like gin, they are delicious. Especially Sapphire martinis....

"Hey, I can take you higher-
Whatever you desire, I can mend your heart....."

Paula, I'm glad you pointed out the misnomer.. There is only one "martini"- it's gin and vermouth. Everything else is just a drink served in a martini glass.

OK. Here goes.

My name is Paula and I've never had gin before.

Or vermouth.

Wait, not toally true - I had a gin & tonic once.

It was good.

skcin · #10 12-29-2005, 04:28 PM

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We should go drinking together. If you don't like a real martini, I'll drink it for you and say thanks for the drink. So no money wasted...and I would appreciate the drink.

Sounds like a plan! You're a gay boy, right? winkwink

The Tower · #11 12-29-2005, 04:31 PM

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OK. Here goes.

My name is Paula and I've never had gin before.

Or vermouth.

Wait, not toally true - I had a gin & tonic once.

It was good.

Gin is an acquired taste- either you love it or you hate it. I happen to love it, but it's got to be good top-shelf stuff or faggettaboutit.

In the U.S. the vermouth is there as just a splash to cut the gin. I was in Prague and ordered a martini and it was probably 80% vermouth- which was not all that hot. But I still drank it, of course....

ontheEdgeof17 · #12 12-29-2005, 04:31 PM

I've never had one, I don't think.....hrmmmmm

The Tower · #13 12-29-2005, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

Sounds like a plan! You're a gay boy, right? winkwink

Look at you- shamelessly trolling for a replacement....

Richard B · #14 12-29-2005, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

Sounds like a plan! You're a gay boy, right? winkwink

Uh-oh. Is that a prerequisite? I'm not a gay boy but you can still buy me a drink. winky wink.

SuzeQuze · #15 12-29-2005, 04:54 PM

$8 - $10 here.

* Espresso martini by Sanctuary. They have yet to be beat. I like others' versions too but this place uses caramel Vodka which makes the 'tini like buttah. Also, if you are out but exhausted it gives u the kick u need to start having fun.

* Appletini - still like it but it's getting old

* My cosmo with homemade cranberry liquer which I should make!

* Chocolatini - yes that is always good. Although sometimes the clear ones leave a bit to be desired.

* Gimlet - vodka and lime juice, but I like it with tequila. You have to be in the mood for booze tho, hehe.

* Cosmo - good old standard

I'm not so big on the gin martinis anymore but I used to love them.