What are your preferred ratios: 1:1, 4:1, 873:1? 🍸

@taylorjacoby7639

Жыл бұрын

I like to rinse the glass with vermouth.

@SurlyCommuter

Жыл бұрын

5:1 - My favorite is from David Kaplan in Cocktail Codex - 2 1/2 gin, 1/4 Blanc vermouth, 1/4 dry vermouth, orange bitters - finished with lemon

@MBblink182

Жыл бұрын

873:1 vermouth to gin

@johnnyringo3171

Жыл бұрын

I pour 1/2 oz. of dry vermouth into the mixing glass, add ice and stir, then pour most of it out. I then add the gin, stir, and strain into the chilled glass. Not sure of the ratio, but it works for me!

@jaybrasket3830

Жыл бұрын

Depends on the gin for me. Something strong like The Botanist, probably 2:1 or 3:1. Something delicate like Ki No Bi, 5:1 or 6:1.

I also like a wet martini and used to make them in a 50/50 ratio. But I decided to cut back on the vermouth slightly and started going with a 60/40 split. I described this shift to my financial planner wife one evening, and she immediately likened the 60/40 ratio to stocks and bonds - and we’ve called my 60/40 martini a “Balanced Portfolio” ever since! 😊

@AndersErickson

Жыл бұрын

Love this 🍸

@brokenrecord3523

Жыл бұрын

This needs to catch on!

@markmcvicar2654

Жыл бұрын

That is a great name!

@4everyoung24

Жыл бұрын

That’s a great name!

@CBDuRietz

Жыл бұрын

In that case, an 80/20 ratio would be a "Pareto Martini"? 🙂

i thought the idea of an equal parts martini was silly until i tried it, now its my favorite

Anders, I did it! Made my first martini and it was truly an unexpected treat. I am a classic rye manhattan drinker and decided that for a change I wanted another simple, classic cocktail as a go-to. Thank you for removing the mystique and providing a very "martini esque" recipe-Neat, Clean Simple, and delicious.

Yay, Anders! You did 2:1. When I make martinis for my friends, they are in the 3:1 crowd, but I make mine 2:1 cause I like vermouth. Now the next time we are doing cocktails, I'll be able to drop "Well, Anders agrees with me."

@AndersErickson

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha yep - I agree with you, Dusty. Cheers!

@Heykatierose

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you, too!

@BigBadJerryRogers

Жыл бұрын

The 3:1 measurement should be the standard everywhere unless you specify you want 2:1. So if I order a martini in a restaurant and it's not 3:1 I would be offended.

Finally! Been waiting for this episode for so long and it didn't disappoint! Instant classic! My take away is your brilliant quote "I would rather have a second small cold martini than a large warm martini" - 👌 Cheers Anders and Az, have a wonderful weekend! 🥂🍸

@AndersErickson

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Dimitar - enjoy your weekend too!

@katarinajanoskova

Жыл бұрын

I have been 'arguing' with few idiots online recently who complain their glasses 'aren't full' when they order drinks at a bar. And so they feel cheated. Sorry, just had to get this of my chest. Because, warm martini.

@charlesolson9019

Жыл бұрын

Of course, if you're paying $12 a whack for them at a bar, the equation changes somewhat.

@aliciaholborn6748

Жыл бұрын

@Charles Olsen, I wish it was just $12 instead of $18. Cheers 🥂

@baloneyandfunk5234

Жыл бұрын

@@aliciaholborn6748 Just in Boston and $22 each :(

So i've been wanting to get into home bartending when hosting. i stumbled upon your channel and instantly went down the rabbit hole of content! My wife and I hosted our first party after moving and while I am/was confident on the cooking side of things, you and your channel really helped me be more confident behind the bar. Still a lot to learn and absorb, but just wanted to say thank you (and Leandro) for being a part of the party and making things more accessible at home :)

Without a doubt, the most argued recipe I've ever dealt with in cocktail making. After endless research, I happily ended up at a 2.5:1 ratio, with all other versions feeding off of that. Thanks for another enjoyable vid, Anders. Cheers ✌

Usually do 3:1, Plymouth gin with Dolin. Mine is usually a Gibson, garnished with cocktail onions and I make my wife a Martini with olives. However today is my birthday, so instead of making a Martini, I'll be putting some glasses in the freezer and sharing this video with my family.🥳🍸

@brokenrecord3523

Жыл бұрын

On the nose! 3:1 and an onion.

@Mark-zu6oz

Жыл бұрын

I like Tipsy Onions (with a tiny bit of the liquid) for Gibsons.

@Smarod

Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday!

@oscarsnr

Жыл бұрын

“Make mine a Gibson”. What excellent taste you have, sir!

@ramencurry6672

Жыл бұрын

If you’re adventurous or bored you can add a sprig of fresh rosemary to make it slightly herbal. And it can also look nice too since some high end bars add it to cocktails. Also easy to have a rosemary plant in the backyard for future recipes.

Just discovered your channel and am addicted! Made this recipe last night and loved your ratio of vermouth to gin! Also inspired me to add a mixing glass and strainer to my home bar kit. Cheers to you both for a fun and informative channel 🍸

Been looking forward to this video ever since you teased us of your martini ratios on the “how to shop for a bar on a budget” video. Looking forward to when you go over the vesper and dirty martinis in the future, keep up the great work!

I like to add a dash of grapefruit bitters -- especially in the warmer months for a bit of extra citrus pop

@AndersErickson

Жыл бұрын

Good call!

Perfect, Anders! You’re the go to KZread mixologist for me. Dolin is my choice as well, and love to pair it with Plymouth gin. Have also recently started to include a dash of orange bitters. Agree that the size of the drink - as with all ‘up’ cocktails - is crucial. I remember that ridiculous trend in the 90s of serving them in seven ounce fishbowls.

Made my first ever martini last night and just saw this vid this morning so I will have to try again :) I also made a small one and halved the recipe so I appreciate your measurements!!

I loved the music on this one, and the cocktail looks amazing. Thanks as always.

Well done! Love the history and craftsmanship of the cocktails.

Gonna get a bottle of Noilly Prat Dry in the mail tomorrow, so the video is timed perfectly :D

My style of Martini is the Smokey Martini. On the dry side, but with a tiny dash of Islay whisky.

The best Martini is the one you like drinking the way you like drinking it. A couple weeks ago I had somebody order a gin martini stirred up in a rocks glass with a sugar rim and an orange slice.

What perfect timing! I picked up my first bottle of vermouth just a couple days ago, and I'm looking forward to playing around with it this weekend.

Good Day Sir, Thank You for the Sips and Tips!!! it inspires me a lot!!!

Thank you so much for this tutorial! Been looking forward to it.❤

We’ve been waiting this video for so long, thank you

@AndersErickson

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Anders, I subbed to you early on when COVID started - I really like the direction ur channel is going. History, context, controversy, and entertainment!

So good! Please give us some more about martinis and also different vermouth drinks. Just discovered vermouth and looking for ways to use it the best way possible 🙌

Always fascinated by how Anders vibe changes depending on if he wears a hat or not

I just found your show. I love your show. I will never stop watching. Thank you.

Excellent video! Always appreciate the history behind the drinks

your construction of the martini is exactly the way I prefer it. Awesome video!

Excellent video, learned all I need about martinis

I just want to say - I truly enjoy your videos and shout out to Az for her talents as well. Cheers!

Amen to itty-bitty martinis, No go to ‘big warm martini’. This is why I love making martinis or cocktails at home. I’m finding more and more that the general bar (emphasis on general) do not know how to make martinis or cocktails for that matter. Thank you so so much for sharing your knowledge… I can’t begin to express my gratitude!

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I have been waiting for this since you started.

Loving the new studio and editing style! 👍🏻

Interesting idea using both a lemon twist and an olive. The martini that I make for myself is 1:1:1 gin, and sweet and dry vermouths. It's inspired by one featured in the Educated Barfly's martini episode. Love the channel, keep up the excellent work Anders!

@TravellerRDS

Жыл бұрын

The 2:1:1 Perfect Martini is also an excellent cocktail, worth trying!

This is so delicate and educational, how pretty and what a difference subtlety makes

Awesome Video Anders. The Martini is my favourite cocktail and you nailed it! I typically like it perfect with a fresh bottle of vermouth.. but had it wet today Tanqueray 10 and Dolin.. 👌top class.. had to have a second! Thanks for an awesome channel..

Great video! Personally I prefer these kind of videos, where you talk about 1 single cocktail, going in detail and talking a bit about the history as well. Also like a lot the booze tasting, like those you did on rum and mezcal. Hope too see more of these 2 types! Cheers!!

Thanks for this one. The orange bitters were just perfect. And that ratio is great, made a super smooth martini. Not my favorite drink but certain much more palatable now.

I used to not like martinis. But I have a bottle of cask finished gin from a local distiller that’s (to my nose) ultra-floral. Making this recipe, with that gin, knocked my socks of with how good it was. I was stunned.

Great video. Haven't had one of these for a while. A classic cocktail that you can tailor to your own taste. I prefer gin and mixed 4 parts gin to 1 vermouth. I always shake. Never tried stirred so perhaps I'll give that a go soon. Cin cin 🍸

Also would like to add. 1) Thank you for your videos...they're excellent! 2) Thanks for finally tackling the martini and hope you cover more history and variations (like the Vesper or even the Aviator.) and 3) for an idea, how about throwback cocktails from the 60's and 70's that have disappeared (probably for good reason) like the Harvey Wallbanger, Grasshopper, ...and later Skip and Go Naked or Screaming O.

@Patronux

Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure Anders already covered both the Vesper and the Aviator :)

Would love to see another martini themed video with variations, e.g. blanc vermouth, gin + vermouth pairings you like, or improved recipes with a 3rd component (Benedictine, etc). Definitely a diplomatic approach. Great video as always.

@AndersErickson

Жыл бұрын

Great idea

@kellenholt6655

Жыл бұрын

Agreed on this - When you lead in with all the different ratios, I was hoping there would be some compare and contrast between the different recipes. I'm also a big believer that which gin you put in a (gin) martini can have a pronounced effect on the final drink, mostly because there are so few ingredients in one, so a comparison of different gins (i.e something like Hendricks vs a true london dry gin) would have been interesting as well.

Love! Loved! Had tons of fun watching!!

That’s still my favorite glass of all you have shown. So pretty.

I know what I am having for happy hour today. Thanks Anders for the inspiring video. Cheers!

@AndersErickson

Жыл бұрын

Cheers David 🍸

That is very close to my build for a martini. I like Brokers gin 2:1 or 2:1.5 with Noilly Prat and a dash of grapefruit bitters. Stirred nicely, serve up with expressed lemon oil and two olives. Elegant, simple and delicious. It is liquid modernism. Cheers.

@LexLuthor1234

2 ай бұрын

If mies van der rohe had a favorite drink...

Great video. Thanks!

Prior to this I was not a fan of Martinis but this is my new favourite cocktail to make at home.

Yes finally! My favorite cocktail

1. Your fresh cut looks good, my guy. 2. Thank you for explaining what a wet martini is. I've wondered... though clearly not enough to look it up. 3. I'm realizing you've given me enough reason/recipes to purchase a bottle of vermouth. Cheers.

love the nice cut glass

Yay!!!! I've been waiting years for this!!!

Hurrah we finally covered it. Looking forward to dirty and perfect martinis. Loved the jazz outro too

Hey Anders, I just tried three dashes of orange bitters in my martini. Quite revelatory! Thanks. I will always use this from here on. Thanks again!

Finally! Been looking forward to this one

Add ice and Leonce Vermouth to shaker. Shake and then strain out liquid. Add Gin (Isle of Harris) and celery bitters to the ice. Stir and strain into glass. Lemon twist and if I want more savory elements, I add homemade pickle brine.

Love your content. Best luck!

That cocktail was very elegant!

Excellent choice in background music 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

A neat prohibition era recipe for the martini (passed down from my great-grandfather who was an influential boston lawyer who happened to make bathtub gin) was a 4:1 martini with a barspoon of sweet vermouth floated on top because the bathtub gin wasn't very good and needed some masking.

The Martini is hands down my favorite cocktail. I prefer a London dry gin (Plymouth is my fave). Extra dry, up with a twist. Perfection. Cheers!

Finally, the wait is over. Thanks for this, Anders!

Very well said great video, that’s a proper Martini at least in my books the way I was taught and to serve to the general public well done.

Lately I've been on a martini kick. I've been doing a 2:1 ratio using Ford's gin and Dolin vermouth, with a couple dashes of orange bitters, and depending on my mood either a lemon twist (and I rub the lemon peel all around the glass before sticking it on the rim at the end), or a couple olives. I haven't tried garnishing with both olive and lemon, but now I am intrigued...

@deadgolfer6345

Жыл бұрын

I was doing Ford's / Dolin for a while - while I had that bottle of Ford's anyway. Because a lot of people seem to recommend Ford's. And it was good. But a buddy of mine who really likes Gin came over and brought Hendrick's, another version of Hendrick's and Nolet's. Kinda weird to bring that much Gin now that I think of it. Anwyay, in a head to head taste test, I found Ford's to be a little harsh compared to the others. I like a Hendrick's / Noilly Prat now. Just something you might want to try . . . And I am also going to try lemon + olive. Kinda thought it should be one or the other.

I can't believe I never saw the glass in the bear's nose. Brilliant!

Been waiting on this one ever since your bottles on a budget video!

@AndersErickson

Жыл бұрын

Nice! The video I snuck in a recipe - happy you caught that

This is fun. I love learning about some of the "main" cocktails. I love gin and vermouth. Do you have a vermouth video...if not that would be a good video. I am still not sure about vermouths.

@AndersErickson

Жыл бұрын

I've got a video on sweet vermouth cocktails, but one just focused on the vermouth is a great idea - Cheers

@Slytander

Жыл бұрын

​@@AndersEricksondon't forget to talk about Bonal if you're doing a fortified wine segment! My favorite substitute for anything that calls for sweet vermouth :) Gran Bassano is also fantastic for any thing that asks for a blanc style, like Mata Blanco or Lillet Blanc.

@1983barak

Жыл бұрын

@@AndersErickson A video about vermouths would be fantastic! hope you make one.

Thank you!!

This are the best martini video on youtube!

What a great Video ... I learned a lot

I was literally searching for this on your channel yesterday.

Perfect thank you!

Awesome as usual. Would love to see you make and compare the different styles. Shaken vs stirred. Vodka vs Gin. Different ratios, etc.

@ericcioffi7309

Жыл бұрын

@1betterthanyou1 Well it started with the Martinez made with Old Tom Gin and sweet vermouth, evolved to dry gin, then evolved further to include vodka. Starting in the 1950's the Vodka Martini has been around for 8 decades. But if you prefer gin, you do you. Cheers!

This is my first time seeing the new intro and I'm a fan!

that glass looks amazing

Funny you mention the tiny martini. There’s this one bar in my city that makes a full martini, pours roughly half of it into a small martini glass and the rest into a carafe that they put on ice. So you drink your tiny martini then when you’re ready, you’ve got another ice cold one ready to go.

I don't like martinis.... until I realized I don't like the way I WAS making martinis. So I made this one right along with you, including the orange bitters, olive, etc. 😮Ok, this is good. This is waaaay better than whatever I was doing before. THANK YOU. Now I like martinis.

Great coverage of all the bases. The martini is one of the most personal cocktails. Every flavor is right out there, nowhere to hide, so different proportions or different brands have an enormous difference in flavor. The best martini is the one you make for yourself after trying dozens of combinations. Other people's martinis...stink. Happy hunting. Cheers!

Oh do I love Martinis and in moderation of course!! 6:1!! That's my preference with a London Dry Gin, very Juniper forward! Stirred, never shaken and 2 dashes of orange bitters! I also love a lemon garnish. I use what I can get here for Vermouth and usually it's Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth or a beautiful Esquimalt Dry Vermouth - made locally!! I adore the small Martini like you have made here Anders! This amazing cocktail stays bracingly cold made this way and a Martini must be bracingly cold!! Once in awhile I like a Martini on the rocks but usually I like the Martini up in a glass similar to what you are using here!! Fabulous video! Cheers!! 🙂

You are really good. Thanks.

LOVE the graphics! Very zingy and professional. My parents were party people, and slept in late Saturday and Sunday mornings. My hungry brother and I scoured the living room for stray peanuts, chip crumbs, air temp dips and uneaten olives in the bottom of cocktail glasses. If there was gin melt water, we drank it. Can't even take the smell of a martini to this day. But enjoyed the tutorial anyway :) Very interesting.

Thanks!

Excellent! 🍸🍸 CHEERS!

Thank you for clarifying the martini fog

@kevinlawrence6368

Жыл бұрын

@@brebj I do not know how to dm 😭 I’m better with a jigger than a smart phone lol

Great video! Love the detailed dive into one drink. For the dirty martini vid, consider making your own blue-cheese-stuffed olives. Once I learned that trick, nothing compares :) Also, my grandparents used to love vodka martinis and for garnish would do one cocktail onion along with one olive plus lemon twist. Learned to make those for them as a kid :)

My current favorite is a dirty martini with Bertha's Revenge Small Batch Irish Milk Gin. I use 2.5 oz gin, 0.25 oz dry vermouth, 0.25 oz olive brine, lemon oil and olive garnish (stirred and served up). The cumin in the gin works really well with the saltiness of the brine. I may increase the vermouth to see how the flavor changes but right now it's a solid drink for me and my partner!

I watched your video on the 'perfect martini' a long time ago. That is now my favorite version. While traveling I hit the hotel bar and had a fun convo with the bartender. I asked for a perfect martini, and they stopped, looked at me, looked around for the ingredients "yea I can do that, nice I haven't been asked for one of those in a very long time."

Brave man, nice job!

Thanks!!! I asked you for martini and you answered!! I'm going to try my first one w beefeater, then the botanist.

Anders, you are a national/Chicago treasure -- so informative but acknowledging your preferences and other options. And entertaining to boot. I realize I am coming to you late. Speaking of preferences, for martinis I like Boissiere Dry Vermouth -- a cap full with Tanqueray. So a little this side of dry -- not traditional wet but not just a martini glass of booze. And while I stir my Old Fashioneds and Manhattans, I shake the shit out of my martinis.

Touching on different gins might have helped for those that don’t know a lot about it. London Dry is the best to start with. I find American gin to be all over the map in terms of flavor profile, and some can really clash with the end product you are trying to create. I love the idea of increasing the vermouth ratio and the lemon twist.

I highly recommend “the perfect martini” 1/2 oz dry vermouth , 1/2 oz sweet vermouth, and 2 oz of London dry. I do mine stirred, straight up with a lemon twist. Fantastic

@jeffhildreth9244

Жыл бұрын

Perfecto !!!!!!!

@TheFundler

10 ай бұрын

Oh he has a whole video on this. Complete with a fun tale about how it got brought to his attention.

Love these in-depth breakdowns of controversial topics. I reference this video all the time when arguing with people about Martini's 😆

Same as you, I prefer 2:1. That's the classic spirit-to-vermouth ratio in many classic cocktails.

The wet/dry distinction has always intrigued me. There was a poll on Reddit not long ago about what ratio constitutes dry v. wet and the responses were all over the place. Lesson learned - when ordering in a bar, tell them the exact ratios you want, not "I'll have a wet Martini please"

Oh wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! That is the best martini I have ever tasted! So good I made a second one. WOW! Thanks man! Adding this to my list.

Anders you are SO RIGHT, that the classic Martini has gotten abused into a range of crazy cocktails.

Thanks!! One of my recipes: 2oz Gin (today Plymouth) 1 dash of Peychaud’s bitters (from a large bottle) 1/4 ts Campari 1oz Dolin’s vermouth (a sloppy pour/ over pour) 1/2 oz castelvetrano olive brim All poured over crushed ice stirred 20 sec. Strained into a coupe/ allowing a few pieces ice to fall into the glass. Love the sound of ice hitting thin crystals Garnished with sun flower blossom and olive. Something, something… time to make another!! So, dirty and wet 😊😊

A shaken martini has a thin layer of ice shards on top, which has a really nice mouth feel. My drink is an extra-dry Hendricks martini, straight up with a lemon twist.