How to make a Great Martini - Masterclass

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Everything you need to know to make a great martini - and sorry Mr Bond, I prefer it stirred.
There are so many versions of The Martini it can be a little daunting, especially when you’re at a crowded bar and you don’t want to spend all your money on a drink you don’t fancy.
So here I unpack some of the mystery of the Martini and help you decide on your favourite way to drink it.
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DRY (SAVOURY) MARTINI
For our Dry Martini we’re using Gin.
Tanqueray or Plymouth gins suit both wet or dry, as does Grey Goose if you prefer vodka and all are available in most places in the world, but for my Dry Martini, I can’t go past Gin Mare.
Ingredients:
5ml (1 barspoon/ 1/6oz) Dolin Dry vermouth, chilled in the fridge
60ml (2oz) chilled Gin Mare
An icy cold mixing glass
A chilled Martini glass
And good quality ice.
Garnish with an olive or 3 on a skewer.
Method:
Add vermouth & gin to your chilled mixing glass. Fill mixing glass with ice and stir until you reach your desired dilution.
Strain in to coupe or Martini glass.
And finish with the classic olive(s) on a skewer.
WET MARTINI (WITH A TWIST)
A wet Martini refers to the amount of vermouth used. The more vermouth, the wetter.
Ingredients:
20ml (2/3oz) of chilled vermouth, we used Regal Rogue Lively White - a semi dry white vermouth.
40ml (1 1/3oz) of chilled Vodka, this is Ketel One, perfect for this drink
Some really good ice
A chilled Martini glass
A grapefruit twist to garnish
Method:
Add vermouth & gin to your chilled mixing glass. Fill mixing glass with ice and stir until you reach your desired dilution.
Strain in to coupe or Martini glass.
Take your grapefruit twist and fold it sharply over the glass to express all the citrus oils, adding a flavour punch to your drink.
Curl the twist around itself to give it a nice glass holding shape and pop it into the glass.
So now you know!
#WetMartini #DryMartini #Martini #ClassicMartini

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  • @BehindtheBar
    @BehindtheBar4 жыл бұрын

    Looking for more cocktail masterclasses? Check out this playlist kzread.info/head/PLq4QDlrfTBk3bhQL51F_7e1zDt2ouNPU4

  • @jayrodny8419

    @jayrodny8419

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful and what a beautiful woman

  • @joediver4428

    @joediver4428

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ooo

  • @hurricanejaycewooley1319

    @hurricanejaycewooley1319

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jayrodny8419 said weieepaa was

  • @SvenTviking

    @SvenTviking

    2 жыл бұрын

    You missed out chucking it down the drain because it tastes like petrol.

  • @geody3001
    @geody30013 жыл бұрын

    You told me all I need to know in the first 43 seconds. From now on I'm just drinking shots of gin from the freezer! Thanks.

  • @jeffhildreth9244

    @jeffhildreth9244

    3 жыл бұрын

    Beefeaters rocks 3 olives good to go.

  • @iloveheatherjean

    @iloveheatherjean

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣🤣 that made me laugh out loud! True though, I’m right there with ya

  • @rondunlop985

    @rondunlop985

    2 жыл бұрын

    @without a crystal ball sucks Lighten up Francis!

  • @janandersen8735

    @janandersen8735

    2 жыл бұрын

    The old man, a first gen jet fighter pilot and normally a bottle of scotch a day guy, would crack the cap on a bottle of Gordon's, fill the neck with Vermouth, easy shake and back in the freezer overnight.

  • @yasminambrocio6486

    @yasminambrocio6486

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @Solairik
    @Solairik3 жыл бұрын

    I could listen to her talk about anything for days on end

  • @prezo2677

    @prezo2677

    3 жыл бұрын

    I bet you are single

  • @Solairik

    @Solairik

    3 жыл бұрын

    prezo yep you got me. Boom roasted

  • @grethimagali

    @grethimagali

    3 жыл бұрын

    Who is this girl ? wanna follow her on Instagram

  • @Solairik

    @Solairik

    3 жыл бұрын

    Grethi Ruckhaber check out @withcaradevine , it’s called Behind the Bar!

  • @prezo2677

    @prezo2677

    3 жыл бұрын

    Grethi Ruckhaber If you go to Melbourne you could meet her , she apparently works or owns a bar in fitzroy a very hip area for young people and old heritage houses to boot

  • @dwDragon88
    @dwDragon883 жыл бұрын

    She could sell James Bond a stirred martini

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @jazzx251

    @jazzx251

    3 жыл бұрын

    She could make me drink parrafin (kerosene) ... "so now you know"

  • @Greedman456

    @Greedman456

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jazzx251 that made me laugh more than it should

  • @SonOfPsalms

    @SonOfPsalms

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'd rather she stay alive

  • @The-Rose-and-the-Cross

    @The-Rose-and-the-Cross

    2 жыл бұрын

    Someone did serve him a stirred one once. Bond didn't seem to mind.

  • @dumbledan4016
    @dumbledan40164 жыл бұрын

    She handled the James Bond Heresy quite nicely. Well done.

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha each to their own!

  • @zgh46840

    @zgh46840

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dumbledan although I shake them as it gets the gin colder

  • @maze400

    @maze400

    3 жыл бұрын

    What did they say? "James was ordering a watered down martini and being snooty about it"

  • @bigwu100

    @bigwu100

    3 жыл бұрын

    I heard. Shaking a martini bruises the vermouth? Just something my mom told me. She tended bar for a time.

  • @oldarpanet

    @oldarpanet

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bigwu100 I've heard that before and always wondered: How does one "bruise" a liquid? I'm guessing that "bruise" is a euphemism for something...

  • @paulwillhite6730
    @paulwillhite67303 жыл бұрын

    If I'm not mistaken the reason that James Bond would oder the Martini shaken is because it would intentionally water down the cocktail to allow him to seemingly drink as much as those around him while still being able to keep his wits. *(I read the books)

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes I have heard this one! Makes sense, he’s a smart man 😜

  • @Patriotgal1

    @Patriotgal1

    3 жыл бұрын

    The Bond martini was made with 100 proof vodka, so diluting it by shaking helps.

  • @keithlucas6260

    @keithlucas6260

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Patriotgal1 100 "proof" Vodka would be only 50% alcohol....a bit mild The world record goes to the polish Vodka at 96% alcohol which even beat out the infamous "Everclear" at 95%.

  • @Sombre_gd

    @Sombre_gd

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@keithlucas6260 That's not "vodka" that is something called "rectified spirit" and it is not used in Poland to drink it straight or in cocktails, but to make something called nalewka, which are home-made herbal or fruit alcohol infusions that are usually 40-70% strong

  • @little_billy

    @little_billy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Now that is cool, might read them now, everything James does is to his advantage, never realized that, I have only watched all the movies

  • @richardwhiting8807
    @richardwhiting88073 жыл бұрын

    Try a martini made with Hendricks’s gin and a slice of cucumber in the summer. Refreshing!

  • @frankovera7553

    @frankovera7553

    2 жыл бұрын

    People shouldn't get stuck I the taste jail, they should try new tastes and make new legends

  • @Marquetia2

    @Marquetia2

    2 ай бұрын

    I LOVE my martinis with Hendrick's

  • @loci2722
    @loci27223 жыл бұрын

    Clicked for the thumbnail, stayed for the voice, subscribed for the content.

  • @liamtahaney713
    @liamtahaney7133 жыл бұрын

    "try a shot of gin from the freezer; you won't even notice it go down" That is a DANGEROUS suggestion!

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    😇

  • @jasondaniel918

    @jasondaniel918

    3 жыл бұрын

    Many years ago, I learned from Russians to "freeze" vodka. I applied that lesson to gin, also many years ago. Our favorite bartender is right - it is a lovely way to experience gin.

  • @canorth

    @canorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    Even more dangerous: when I lived in Alaska, some people new to Alaska would decide to leave their liquor outside. Turns out, vodka or gin left in -60 degrees F will mess up your insides.

  • @jasondaniel918

    @jasondaniel918

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@canorth Good tip. Thank you.

  • @NMPshadow

    @NMPshadow

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jasondaniel918 nah, couldn't be a real russian. There wouldn't be anything in the bottle as soon as you reach the freezer.

  • @onlinedebatecamp
    @onlinedebatecamp3 жыл бұрын

    I had a bar manager tell me the trick to a good martini was to fuss over the person ordering it. :D

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha probably good advice!

  • @herbalnedtv

    @herbalnedtv

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup! 😉

  • @ianholmes6078
    @ianholmes60784 жыл бұрын

    I just recently rediscovered Martinis. I definitely prefer them wet. A well made vermouth is something that should be showcased! Great info. I hadn't considered stirring time when making wet VS. dry.

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m with you!

  • @dr3754

    @dr3754

    Жыл бұрын

    no way. for martini's i strongly prefer in and out. you want to showcase the cold and the gin not the vermouth in a martini, so just a good hint of vermouth. i do like a lot of vermouth in gibson's. of course the pickled onion drowns out the vermouth and gin there. to showcase the vermouth have it on the rocks with a twist or orange slice as a digestif.

  • @laronmaron98
    @laronmaron983 жыл бұрын

    A classic gin Martini, made with my favorite anchovy-stuffed olives. A vacation in a glass, executed flawlessly by expert mixologist Cara Devine. Outstanding job, and cheers from the U.S.

  • @dr3754

    @dr3754

    Жыл бұрын

    same here, those are best, although the typical pimento stuffed are fine too. someone mentioned galric-jalapeno stuffed olives, which i have tried and is interesting and ok, but i dont think i would have those again.

  • @du-rron874
    @du-rron8743 жыл бұрын

    A great day would be to: listen to you talk, as you made drinks ever so often throughout the day!

  • @JeffToorish
    @JeffToorish4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely perfect. I agree about the anchovy stuffed olives. Excellent!

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    4 жыл бұрын

    😋

  • @Blane647
    @Blane6473 жыл бұрын

    I was watching with both hands under my chin in adoration. I love both martinis and have them allllll the time when I'm out. But I just loved you explaining them. 🥰

  • @brt5273
    @brt52733 жыл бұрын

    I love that there are so many wonderful variations of vermouth to explore these days.

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too! If you’re interested we’ve done a deep dive in to the category: kzread.info/dash/bejne/rHiVlrZ-e82raaw.html

  • @unferrc
    @unferrc3 жыл бұрын

    Just found this video and think you did a great job explaining and demonstrating. I favor bourbon but did go to a martini bar a while ago and really enjoyed the versions I tried. Much better than what I had tried at home, and now I know why. I can't wait to get some fresh vermouth and try these. Thank you! and I will check out your other videos

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    So glad it was useful, thanks Bob!

  • @little_billy

    @little_billy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, they are worth checking out

  • @peterellwood8267
    @peterellwood82673 жыл бұрын

    Very, Very informative - Thank you. Found Ketel One recently, very impressed too, (Grapefruit and Rose is a real Stunner). I look forward to watching more of your tips and hints. Thank you

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah those flavoured ones are a great cocktail cheat!

  • @darpanmaheshwari
    @darpanmaheshwari Жыл бұрын

    Love it how you fold your left hand and present the drink! ❤

  • @dinodude4486
    @dinodude44863 жыл бұрын

    Learned something new today. Thanks and happy 2021 :)

  • @TheWdayton
    @TheWdayton3 жыл бұрын

    My take on the martini is a citrus martini: jigger of citrus vodka, a few drops of dry vermouth, an orange slice for garnish lightly squeezed to express both oils and a few drops of juice to sweeten. Very refreshing and friendly enough for beginners.

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    That sounds great! Zesty 🍋

  • @MikeWilliams-uh8ii
    @MikeWilliams-uh8ii3 жыл бұрын

    Just discovered your channel. Learning so much from watching your videos. You are doing a marvelous job, and thank you for sharing your knowledge with those of us who don't know much about alcohol but would like to know more. Cheers.

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for commenting Mike, I’m so glad to hear you’re enjoying them and finding them useful 😊

  • @DEGriffSoc
    @DEGriffSoc Жыл бұрын

    Really helpful video. My personal favourite is dry, gin, with a slice of cucumber for garnish. I find that even if it isn't made with a cucumbery gin, it still lifts the aromatic parts of the gin.

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    Жыл бұрын

    Yum!

  • @billmartz4290
    @billmartz42903 жыл бұрын

    I make a dry Martini almost exactly as you demonstrated. Love them! Cheers!

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers 🍸!

  • @ripe12345667
    @ripe123456673 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video. Martinis are like the vanilla ice cream of the cocktail world - deceptively simple but whole is so much greater than the sum of its parts

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Such a good analogy!

  • @Jim12101
    @Jim121013 жыл бұрын

    God bless you and Scotland. Thanks for posting this video. :)

  • @marie-pierrelebris7302
    @marie-pierrelebris7302 Жыл бұрын

    I love the sound of both

  • @Gallasl666
    @Gallasl6662 жыл бұрын

    These both sound wonderful. Ive only recently acquired a taste for gin and mostly only tried the London Dry persuasion in a Martini or with tonic for a summertime libation. Thanks!

  • @themaven8371
    @themaven83714 жыл бұрын

    First you tube vid I've seen where someone made a dry martini properly........except for the anchovie stuffed olive. My hats off to you.

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha the anchovy stuffed olive is really for my own enjoyment- it’s good to have snacks while filming 😉. Thanks pal!

  • @usaexplore410
    @usaexplore4104 жыл бұрын

    This cocktail has so many variations i consider it a thing of its own. My go to is three parts Bombay Sapphire one part Martini Bianco and a twist. I will however try it with a dash of bitters next time

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha so true, I’m too indecisive to have a go to!

  • @iggodos
    @iggodos Жыл бұрын

    You are my source for cocktails every day. Cheers from Lima, Peru

  • @kristinclayton6993
    @kristinclayton69932 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. I really like your accent, personality, energy and sense of humor it's lovely. This helps so much. 😎💜

  • @beckycaudle2500
    @beckycaudle2500 Жыл бұрын

    Tried the wet martini….I’ve always been a dry martini girl, even ordered the vermouth from Australia. Love this. I took up making craft cocktails during the pandemic. I’ll definitely add this to my “repertoire “. Thank you 😊❤🍸

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    Жыл бұрын

    Amazing, love the dedication!

  • @mrdisco99
    @mrdisco993 жыл бұрын

    I like what your friend said about Martinis being like fingerprints. Everyone has their own personal take on it. I tend to be a purist about most things, so I'm pretty set on Tanqueray, Dolin Dry, a couple dashes of orange bitters, and lemon peel garnish. Still figuring out the ratio, though.

  • @mrdisco99

    @mrdisco99

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Emmie_McMahn thanks I will try that!

  • @dear_totheheart

    @dear_totheheart

    10 ай бұрын

    Dolin is unassuming and such an elegant and affordable classic, I think you have an excellent assessment

  • @alastairtregarthen9249
    @alastairtregarthen92493 жыл бұрын

    Lovely! video, Bartender, and the the drinks. Thanks

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed pal!

  • @DrizzySinceTime
    @DrizzySinceTime Жыл бұрын

    BEST martini video I’ve seen so far! Thank you for this. 💪🏽

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    Жыл бұрын

    Yay, so glad you like it!

  • @thehammer4625
    @thehammer46254 жыл бұрын

    Greetings from the Northeast USA, Lovely video Cara, I enjoyed it very much. I’m a big fan of Plymouth Gin, the preferred spirit of Winston Churchill. I recently picked up a bottle of Broker’s London Dry Gin and it has a slightly different nose compared to Plymouth. Here in the US, Gin is one of the fastest growing spirits and there are many different flavor profiles. As for Tanqueray, I mix that with tonic for a G&T. Another good one for Martinis is Hendrick’s Gin with its cucumber flavor, a fine product of Scotland. Thanks for the tip regarding vermouth, I need to toss my bottle and get a fresh 375 ml bottle of Dolin. Cheers!

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi pal, nice to e-meet you! Definitely, there are so many amazing gins around these days there’s definitely something for everyone. Tanqueray is a great go-to. Happy gin drinking and yes, look after your vermouth! Haha

  • @waynemartin4881
    @waynemartin48813 жыл бұрын

    The wet one sounds fantastic. Great video.

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Gaurangakrishna
    @Gaurangakrishna3 жыл бұрын

    . Lovely, nice way explained about the martini.

  • @santiagofedericoorsini2025
    @santiagofedericoorsini20253 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE YOUR ACCENT! Thanks for the tips. 🔥

  • @american_psycho1147
    @american_psycho11473 жыл бұрын

    Bond had his martinis shaken because back when the books were written vodka was typically 100 proof and not 80 proof like today and Gordon's gin was 47% and not 40% like today. So because it was a much stronger drink he had is shaken to dilute it more than if it was stirred. The more you know

  • @walterbrooks2329

    @walterbrooks2329

    3 жыл бұрын

    The man was working, needed to keep his wits about him.

  • @nickm5150

    @nickm5150

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bond had his Martini shaken because he was a rebel! Martini's are stirred to ensure no slivers of ice make it into the drink...having it shaken was Flemming's way of showing Bond's non conformity.

  • @alexandrebravo4472

    @alexandrebravo4472

    3 жыл бұрын

    the water dilution is the same though so that point is invalid. the texture is different though 🤷‍♂️

  • @chrisr696

    @chrisr696

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@alexandrebravo4472 dilution is much higher with a typical shake Vs a typical stir. Shaking breaks ice down, increasing surface area, meaning more dilution. Shaking and stirring for the same amount of time will result in the shaken having more water/dilution happening than the stirred :) whatever reason bond had aside, either or makes sense

  • @mrclean5095

    @mrclean5095

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great info, thank you!

  • @Taglebot
    @Taglebot4 жыл бұрын

    Planning a trip to Spain this autumn and looking forward to having local Gin Mare!

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Look out for anything from the Santamania distillery in Madrid as well, their barrel aged is 🔥🔥

  • @juliecamley6858

    @juliecamley6858

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good luck with not getting quarantined!!

  • @ariesrising7257
    @ariesrising72572 жыл бұрын

    There are a lot of "Tuber's" out there for us wanna-be bartenders to watch, but this lady is TOP NOTCH! She is a great presenter and I always learn something new when I watch her videos. Suffice it to say..."Beauty and Brains", the complete package!

  • @Barprints

    @Barprints

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amen to that!

  • @potdog1000
    @potdog10003 жыл бұрын

    as i watch this i made the dry martini so thank you, it's lovely

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed!

  • @javiercamara605
    @javiercamara6053 жыл бұрын

    The first time you pronounced the oil's name was perfect (more or less like ar-ve-KEE-nuh). Found your channel recently and loving the videos! Thanks!

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Javier!

  • @moovieman693
    @moovieman6934 жыл бұрын

    I love the explanations! I appreciate the history behind the drinks and tips on how to make them!

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I’m glad you’re enjoying it 😊

  • @richardeulin2842
    @richardeulin28423 жыл бұрын

    Well explained excellent

  • @JohnKorvell
    @JohnKorvell3 жыл бұрын

    Was at Black Friar’s / Plymouth gin distillery a few years ago. In the tasting room, I asked the mixologist to show me the way to make a dry and not so wet gin martini. Lots of ice. Vermouth over the ice and strained before adding the gin(dry) or not (wet) and then shaken. It was his opinion that if there are ice crystals on the surface of your martini, it's been done right (speaks to the keeping every thing chilled idea). Best martoonies I ever had!

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds yum!

  • @kolytsmitha9083
    @kolytsmitha90834 жыл бұрын

    😍 sooo cute and smart!!! Also you are skilled and natural perfomer, all the best

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🥰

  • @larrysmith2638
    @larrysmith26383 жыл бұрын

    I prefer a wet martini, but I usually go for a 4:1 ratio of gin to vermouth. I will definitely give the orange bitters a try next time.

  • @jonasamadeolucas1801
    @jonasamadeolucas18013 жыл бұрын

    The way you say arbequina the first time was perfect.

  • @lloydpittonet
    @lloydpittonet3 жыл бұрын

    Both are delicious, it truly comes down to when in the day I'm drinking them

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha me too!

  • @Bunny-ch2ul
    @Bunny-ch2ul2 жыл бұрын

    I've had martinis at some of the best bars in the world, and I make gorgeous ones at home. The shaking versus stirring thing drives me crazy. You *can* shake them. The issue is the size of the ice cubes. If you have little tiny cylindrical ice cubes, like most bars do, you really don't want to shake a martini. It will get very watered down, very quickly. You really need to stir it, and you should stir it until the glass is almost unpleasantly cold to touch. (Most mid tier bars don't stir a martini for nearly long enough. If it's made properly it should smell like almost nothing. If you can smell alcohol it's not cold enough.) At home, you can *totally* shake a martini. Home ice cube trays make ice that's much larger than what an industrial ice machine makes. Those cubes will melt slower, so it's harder to dilute your drink. You can use a cocktail shaker, but fill it at least 2/3 of the way full of ice. Shake until the shaker frosts. Do not reuse any of the ice. It will dilute subsequent drinks. Only make one at a time. Do not double, because it will dilute.

  • @KoiKoy56

    @KoiKoy56

    Жыл бұрын

    I believe the individual should enjoy their beverage in whichever manner they enjoy it most. That said, if I could provide input as far as the science, all high end cocktail bars stir their martinis with proper unchipped ice to achieve maximum chill with minimum dilution. It leaves the martini feeling properly stiff, and with a silky smooth texture. When shaken, the texture of the liquid becomes harsher and more racy, which is typically frowned upon by avid martini drinkers. Vodka can be shaken if you prefer, what gin should never be shaken. When gin is shaken, the ice bruises the gin and tarnishes the delicate botanical notes. A martini is meant to highlight and smoothen/lengthen out the profile of the spirit used, so any flavor lost while bruising the gin makes the beverage counter-intuitive to avid martini drinkers. That said, back to my original point, not everyone is an avid martini drinker! In fact, many people despise the classic taste of a martini, but enjoy slight variations of it! There are certainly people who prefer a muted gin martini with ice shards in it. It can be fun and just the right amount of flavorful if that's what is preferred, so drink it how you like!

  • @dr3754

    @dr3754

    Жыл бұрын

    ^ no not alway. shake or stir depends depends on the gin you are using. also, if you are at home and have those giant square ice cubes you can reuse them during your session. just put the shaker back in the freezer until you are ready to make number two 'tini. even if they freeze to the shaker you can bump them apart with a long spoon or they will come apart as you shake.

  • @KoiKoy56

    @KoiKoy56

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dr3754 I mean, what I said is applicable to 100% of gins, but obviously more applicable to some gins than others. That said, no it doesn't matter what gin you use, shaking will always dampen the complexity of the gin. Like I mentioned before though, some people want the flavor profile of a gin to be softened up. Shake or stir is a matter of preference, shake if you want!

  • @darkonedbc
    @darkonedbc3 жыл бұрын

    However you like it have it. I had a cocktail book that had something like 5 pages dedicated to the cocktail.

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Totally, just trying to help folks understand the terminology so they can order to their preference 😊

  • @mithonreza5385
    @mithonreza5385 Жыл бұрын

    Honestly i loves your video blog even i teach here a lot …ty so many

  • @xanderalmeida1866
    @xanderalmeida186610 ай бұрын

    That was lovely. I prefer gin with an expressed lemon twist but the orange bitters makes me happy. Cheers!

  • @chaplint70
    @chaplint703 жыл бұрын

    Saw this in another channel and it is amazing - Dirty Tequila - 2 oz tequila (preferably reposado or anejo, not blanco), 1 oz dry vermouth, 2 shakes orange bitters, 2 teaspoons jalapeno brine, 1 pickled jalapeno slice.

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Whoa, sounds intense! I’ll have to give it a try.

  • @datguy9408

    @datguy9408

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hmmm I’ll try that one tonight

  • @kuhnhan

    @kuhnhan

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds interesting, but if you are using tequila, it's not a martini.

  • @gibtsnocheinenfreien
    @gibtsnocheinenfreien3 жыл бұрын

    "So now you know!" - Beautiful!

  • @meierb75
    @meierb753 жыл бұрын

    Me, personally, I like the vesper martini made with The Botanist gin, Kettel One vodka, and Lillet, with the lemon peel done in the same style that you did with the grapefruit. But I think I see why I like using Kettel One. Thanks for the video.

  • @paulhuman5126
    @paulhuman51263 жыл бұрын

    Finally found a bottle of Gin Mare here in South Africa - the only bottle on the shelf, so grabbed it instantly, albeit at a premium price! We have a huge top notch craft gin industry here but this gin absolutely appeals to my taste with its slightly salty herbal aftertaste. The citrus flavoured gins can become tiresome, as lovely as they are, but this Gin Mare will never displease! Even used a trio of home pickled olives after a year in brine as the garnish! If only I could source Dolin Vermouth now! I have to try stirring and avoid the impulse for a Bradford but this gin simply rocks! Now you know!

  • @JD-zx7de
    @JD-zx7de3 жыл бұрын

    Just experimented with a wet martini using Plymouth gin and Bianco vermouth with sugar and orange bitters. And with a twist of mandarin. I imagine a more expensive vermouth would be nicer but it was really tasty. Thanks for a great video!!

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yum! Mandarin twist👌

  • @paddy6358

    @paddy6358

    Жыл бұрын

    Sugar ??

  • @kentruthseeker
    @kentruthseeker3 жыл бұрын

    Great video, but now I have a craving for a martini! It's the best drink for watching a beautiful sunset from a balcony with someone you care deeply about.

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely!

  • @photoman00
    @photoman003 жыл бұрын

    You're lovely, and you're class was awesome. Loved the way you explained everything, so much detail. Great work. I've subscribed to your lovely channel. You have a lovely accent & in my opinion your pronunciation is super♥️

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much pal, glad to have you!

  • @rish1459
    @rish14593 жыл бұрын

    This video made me subscribe! Excellent.

  • @RPMac
    @RPMac3 жыл бұрын

    In 1977 I was the service bartender in the Monks Inn on 64th street in Manhattan....a waiter told me someone wants me to bring out his second Martini because he never has two and wants to see me....it was Robert Duvall who said ..." This is the best Martini I have ever had..."... Needless to say i was thrilled !!!

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s a great bar tending story! Hope you haven’t got rusty 😜

  • @little_billy

    @little_billy

    3 жыл бұрын

    That is awesome!!!

  • @ew6862

    @ew6862

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lucky you!

  • @royroblox
    @royroblox3 жыл бұрын

    I have no clue how you actually get the mist of the oils to spray out like that with the peel! But wonderful video and cool you showed these two variations ... I’ll need to try them out later today 🙂

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Please do! It helps to make sure the fruit is washed to rub the wax off the outside, and it’s really just about a sharp fold (don’t overthink it 😉)

  • @miguelsalehi
    @miguelsalehi3 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I love a Gin Mare martini with an olive.

  • @rlimagon
    @rlimagon3 жыл бұрын

    Great vid! Cheers from São Paulo.

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers pal 🥂

  • @wallybeep
    @wallybeep3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! You're great.

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are!

  • @myrnajay2785
    @myrnajay27853 жыл бұрын

    Thanks ; ) Hardly ever have a martini, but it is fun to make one. Yes, now I know! Thanks again ..... and I do like Plymouth gin. And olives with anchovies! Wow.. would love to try those, but never seen them in the markets. I'll have to look!

  • @08Kaylee

    @08Kaylee

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you haven't found anchovy olives yet, The Olive Pit in Corning CA has them and they ship. I am not affiliated with them in any way other than I shop there every year and stock up.

  • @myrnajay2785

    @myrnajay2785

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@08Kaylee Thanks I'll check ; )

  • @myrnajay2785

    @myrnajay2785

    2 жыл бұрын

    @without a crystal ball sucks I was talking about olives stuffed with anchovies, never seen them. Yes, I will open my eyes and look. But excuse me, you can take that snarky attitude and stick where the sun doesn't shine.

  • @myrnajay2785

    @myrnajay2785

    2 жыл бұрын

    @without a crystal ball sucks Sure! Why don't you go stuff some anchovies! I would've never expected such a crass attitude on BtB. Maybe that's your martinis talking. Anyway enjoy your cocktails....

  • @isaacdavid4822
    @isaacdavid48223 жыл бұрын

    Ahh lass thank ya much I've made some great tasting drinks had ta give the screen a kiss 😘 your Gaelic tunge is drivin us all craz😉

  • @rudraprasadbagale2798
    @rudraprasadbagale2798 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing about spanish gin and martini❤

  • @AdHyde69
    @AdHyde693 жыл бұрын

    Always struggled with gin, but you've convinced me to give it another go Cool tattoos btw

  • @jasondaniel918

    @jasondaniel918

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope you follow her suggestion to "freeze" the gin. It really does improve the experience.

  • @TheLinuxYes

    @TheLinuxYes

    3 жыл бұрын

    i'm a very light drinker, but Gin is the only liquor i've ever tasted that i liked the first time i tasted it. no other liquor has come close. vodka in a pine forrest i guess.

  • @jasondaniel918

    @jasondaniel918

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheLinuxYes "Vodka in a pine forest." That's clever! I never would have thought of that myself.

  • @3107Stickman
    @3107Stickman Жыл бұрын

    Fun fact, Bond shaking his martinis is a subtle hint at a great social strategy. He likes others to think he is taking it easy and getting drunk which is not the case due to him diluting the alcohol. Such a good spy.

  • @runningshoe1000
    @runningshoe10003 жыл бұрын

    Thank you I love this.

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks pal, I’m so glad!

  • @dtsa2465
    @dtsa2465 Жыл бұрын

    now i am a pro !! well presented. loved it !!

  • @lukehuston4927
    @lukehuston49273 жыл бұрын

    Excellent. I wish you could come train every bartender in the Dallas, Texas area. It's astonishing how often that a drink made with only two ingredients is made so poorly.

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s a tricky one, not every bar can be properly set up for it! Even at Bomba we can’t have every possible spirit in the freezer but at least we have good ice, chilled glasses etc which all result in a better drink.

  • @frederickfocht741
    @frederickfocht7413 жыл бұрын

    yoooo the recipe in the description is delightful!

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yay so glad you liked it!

  • @ginafriend1690
    @ginafriend16903 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Great tutorial! Dry for me .. cheers 🍸!!

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed Gina!

  • @little_billy
    @little_billy3 жыл бұрын

    And now you know, love that tag line, learn a lot from your videos

  • @margovallen
    @margovallen3 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy my dry Martini by filling a tumbler with ice, 3 ounces of Bombay Sapphire gin, 1 ounce of Martini & Rossi vermouth, 2 dashes of Fee Brothers orange bitters... shake well and pour into a frosted Martini glass.. add 3 olives. Yummy!

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s a great ratio! 😋

  • @AquaBilliam

    @AquaBilliam

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see someone else prefers a 3:1 ratio, though I go with Beefeater & Dolin, no bitters (though I should try it), and a lemon twist.

  • @tanker6473

    @tanker6473

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AquaBilliam the bitters work exceptionaly well with the drink

  • @mirceap7328
    @mirceap73283 жыл бұрын

    It's so cute when you say "so now you know"

  • @zackjones9087

    @zackjones9087

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! The best part!

  • @jimsannerud6254
    @jimsannerud62543 жыл бұрын

    Anchovy stuffed olives! I'm in love!

  • @MarkHolbrook
    @MarkHolbrook3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for an informative video!

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mark!

  • @mdst6302
    @mdst63024 жыл бұрын

    I'll have to try that wet martini! Very informative, thank you.

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Let me know what you think!

  • @BennsterMuc
    @BennsterMuc3 жыл бұрын

    I love your mixing glass, actually I have the same one ;-) perfect....

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    They’re great hey, not too expensive so you can have them in a bar without worrying about them getting broken, but still really pretty!

  • @Angus_Gibson
    @Angus_Gibson2 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos....and I really want to hear you say, "Mam, it's just my bow!"

  • @little_billy
    @little_billy3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, there is a lot, didn't think about spirits in the freezer, love your jokes, like seeing your personality come through. Never thought much about stiring, my drinks I love, will try doing both and see the difference

  • @SteveAbrahall
    @SteveAbrahall4 жыл бұрын

    Hmm most informative - Just so you know the other day I made a whiskey sour and a wee voice popped into my head, it had a scotish accent and said to me "Prepare your garnish first in advance - so that your not fufing round leting your drink get warm!" I wounder where that came from? :-) thanks again beautiful presentation.

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sooo good! We're actually doing a Whiskey Sour next week, hopefully it's to your liking!!

  • @SteveAbrahall

    @SteveAbrahall

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@BehindtheBar I'm sure it wil be much better than mine - I suppose the issue is, with egg white or no? Ah the dilemma of modern life!

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    4 жыл бұрын

    For the video we do it with egg white, but it did get me thinking that I should do a video exploring some non egg alternatives.

  • @ethakis
    @ethakis3 жыл бұрын

    I made the mistake of assuming that keeping a martini cold wasn't a big deal and wasn't a fan, then I stirred one with ice. I apologize for my sin.

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    ❄️

  • @axolotl593
    @axolotl5932 жыл бұрын

    Not only is this video straight to the point and fun, they have responded to a bunch of comments!

  • @Barprints
    @Barprints2 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always Cara! cheers!

  • @lennytheleopard
    @lennytheleopard3 жыл бұрын

    I have this sudden craving for a martini.

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Be the change you want to see in the world Lenny 🍸 !

  • @robo52
    @robo523 жыл бұрын

    At the moment Dry + Dirty (splash of olive juice brine) ... there are a variety of stuffed olives to select from, which makes the taste variations fantastic. All the quality vodkas can be used and lately I've been using Tito's from the fridge. Currently I found olives stuffed with garlic and jalapenos has captivated my favorite card ...

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    3 жыл бұрын

    😋

  • @johnbeard7404
    @johnbeard740411 ай бұрын

    Excellent. Thank you.

  • @davidmlang1
    @davidmlang13 жыл бұрын

    I love her aaccent!I could listen to her forever! ❤

  • @dafnenavarro7080
    @dafnenavarro70803 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to try making the wet martini 💖🤩

  • @ronnieharkins2791
    @ronnieharkins27914 жыл бұрын

    Just found you. Lovely!!!!! Any good scotch recipes?

  • @BehindtheBar

    @BehindtheBar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ronnie! This is one of my favourites, the Penicillin: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gqSfq9myl8Xcl8o.html You’ve actually just made me realise that I don’t have enough Scotch cocktail recipes though, I’ll have to remedy that! Most of the American whisky ones can be substituted out for a decent blended Scotch as well though- the Scofflaw works really well with something with a hint of smoke 😊

  • @josephmchugh4719
    @josephmchugh471910 ай бұрын

    Hello I enjoy your videos very much! I love an 8-1 ratio of gin to vermouth (I like the Dolin too!) with a twist. Thanks for the interesting recommendation on the Spanish Gin Mare; I will look for that. You would pronounce Arbequina " Are-bay KEENA". Thanks and keep up the great work!

  • @gregoryworth84
    @gregoryworth843 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your expertise, can't wait to experiment ! As an aside, you're a lovely young woman and I love your ink!

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