How to make The Martini
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- I started making Martinis when I started out back in the 1970s. Back then there was a thing called a 3 Martini Lunch. That's often frowned upon these days. Whats not frowned upon is this classic king of the cocktails. Like all the great classics it has multiple origin stories. But then came the 1960s and some British spy made it his own
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After suffering thru a couple horrendous bartender videos, I found this masterpiece of a documentary I love you
Love you too! Thanks for tuning in!
Agree!
I don't know why I haven't seen this guy before. He is fucking gold! I'm loving his videos
I know right! He’s the best. Ha. Thanks for watching, enjoy the channel.
@@BarTalkCocktails I am in TOTAL agreement my Brother!!
The same here!!!
Haha gold, I get it
Absolutely, best cocktail videos on UA-cam, without question!
You forgot a Churchill style Martini: Chilled gin raised in salute towards the general direction of France lol
He didn't forget it, it's not a martini. It's just a shot of gin. Calling that a martini is like pouring rum into a glass, adding nothing else, and calling it a daquiri.
I have no idea how I ended up here but I love it!!!! Love your positive energy and your style .
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Thanks Candy I appreciate it. Cheers!
after trying countless recipes for classic dry Martini, this recipe, stirred, is absolutely the best!!! I like Beefeater gin better though. Dolin is a must.
Sounds great!
Really enjoyed this! This mixologist is old school...like me. I've been making martinis exactly like this (classic ratio 4-5:1 gin:vermouth) for almost 40 years.
Me too! They just don’t make em like us anymore do they. Ha.
Wonderful documentary, and this dude's energy is amazing. Anyways, my usual martini order is as follows: "A Vodka Martini straight up with a lemon twist (stirred, obviously)". Also, I've tasted a Vodka Martini made with Hemingway's proportions (15:1) and I would say that it's a neat drink to order instead of your typical 5:1 martini
i wanna drink with this guy some day
So do I, but I wonder if we'd live to tell the tale! :-)
Me too
Me too
I know some gin martini fans like blending different gins together, but personally whether I'm going with gin or vodka I like a lot of vermouth in mine. Close to equal parts, I love the taste of vermouth . (Personally I consider the shaken vodka martini to be a very different drink. It's more diluted, cold, and refreshing. I like both for different occasions, like the standard old fashioned vs. the midcentury old fashioned.) But any which way you like it, you did a great job explaining the drink and its origins!
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My preferred Martini is 2oz. Ford's Gin, 1oz of dry vermouth, 2 dashes orange bitters, and a lemon twist. Stirred.
Sounds pretty good
9:45 You sure it’s just a comparison? Or you want to have another drink?😂
I LIKE Dolin vermouth. In many states, it is difficult to source.
I really like this guy 🤣🤣😁😁💯💯💯
Awe thanks.
I found your video today and you are THE most entertaining bartender I have ever met and I am married to one who I love dearly! I told him that you were amazing and we watched and we agreed - we want you to be our friend! 🤣 we love you man!
My stepdad , James, was introduced into my life when I was about 9 yrs. old. He was a man's man , a gentleman, a good husband to my mother and a great father to me. He loved his music and he loved his Martinis dirty. Good memories. Thanks...
Thanks for sharing Mark. Cheers!
Learning a lot from you Bruce, great martini lesson , love the history as well, cheers!
Maybe it's becasue i'm Polish but I hardly see any point in that second martini. You're basically sipping vodka. Take shots instead and have a pickle ready to crunch on between shots!
I know right? But, that's the way I've served them over the years to hardcore vodka martini drinkers. They are crisp though. I've never tried pickles between shots before but I like it. I'm going to give it a go.
Maybe it was "invented" by people who wouldn't keep their vodka in the freezer - as it should be. So they chilled it below zero by shaking it and served it up in a fancy Martini glass :D
Or by people who mimicked Churchill but used a more neutral spirit instead of gin.
Anyway, it's different from a vodka shot, as it's diluted, quite a lot actually.
That's what I was about to write :D What is the point of the second one if the Vermouth is optional ? Drinking diluted Vodka ? Weird :P
To me it's always been odd to make a vodka Martini and still use vermouth. Gin is basically flavoured vodka. If you go adding vermouth (flavour) to your vodka then you are making it into gin. Sort of.
I guess perhaps as long as there is not any juniper it's different. Perhaps.
Anyway. There's very little I ever do plain with vodka. Ice cold with blinis. Ritual toasts.
And flavoured vodkas are nuts. It's supposed to be flavourless... and a 1/4 of the liquor store is full of different flavoured vodkas!? WTF?!
I kept a bottle of Stoli and several bitters and bottles of extracts around. You need vanilla vodka? -- Vodka plus dip an eye dropper into the vanilla extract. Pepper vodka? -- Vodka and Tabaso sauce.
Dream Sickle -- vodka, vanilla extract, orange bitters, simple syrup, ½ oz cream.
@@stefanopassiglia why not just drink vodka n water then lol
We were in Paris and Barcelona recently and it was quite an experience trying to get a martini cocktail and a not a martini vermouth straight up!🤣
One of my producers is Portuguese. Her family does the same. Interesting isn’t it.
Another fantastic video! Would love to see your take on an old-fashioned, and/or variations thereof, if you ever have the chance. Looking forward to the podcast.
Thanks Alex! The Old Fashioned is on my to-do list, it will definitely be an upcoming episode. Say hi to Sarah and Joe for me! And please let Sarah know the photo has been mailed out. Cheers!
Nice! Good start selling 3 martini meals
Ha. The good ol days.
Cheers and have a happy new year!
FINALLY! I found a channel who actually explained why it’s called a dry or wet martini. Thank you so much 🙌
You’re welcome! Keep checking back
Best martini video on UA-cam. Same can be said of all the others on this channel!
I bet your a great bartender to talk to as i enjoy a drink, as a good bartender should ;)
I have my moments, ha. Thanks for watching and writing in. Cheers.
Great story telling
You have got to be the best UA-cam bartender ever! Thank you for this video as a 38 year old who just discovered martinis
Thank you for the lovely comment. Cheers!
I’m your newest fan, Bruce. Keep it the great work. I would love to see your take on the “blue jacket cocktail”.
Hey Jesse! Thanks for subscribing and writing in. The next batch of episodes are already planned out but I will add your request to my to do list for a future episode. The Blue Jacket Cocktail is pretty simple so I would probably show the original recipe then Brucify it up my way. There’s also the Blue Blazer cocktail, one of Jerry Thomas' signature drinks from the 1800's and it's quite showy what with the fire and the blue flame.
Glad you’re a new fan and thanks for the suggestion! Keep checking back because there’s lots more on the way. Cheers!
A super huge martini and a double fisted 2 sipper at the end. Thanks for sharing my future with me! lol. Oddly enough, friends use to call me Martini back in school, but I've never tried one. Think I'll mix one tonight.
Hope you gave it a go!
I would still prefer a lack of productivity from drinking martinis than from staring at a dumbphone. WORD!
Ha. Thanks for tuning in, new episode releasing soon.
Watching this charming gentleman while drinking a dirty martini stirred, on the rocks with that same lovely dry vermouth... and just a ton of olives🫒, while unpacking boxes at my new duty station. You sir, make me miss bartending. It's okay, I just keep adding to my home bar. :) Cheers to you, love the videos so much!
Hey Catarina. Thank you so much for the lovely comment.
The martini is quite simply the finest and most sublime cocktail.
By the way, your portion size is right on, that's why they make pitchers for mixing it in.
My fave vermouth also. Bombay sapphire gin.
Glad your channel showed up.
Take care.
Bombay Sapphire with onion is my go to martini. I say martini because most bartenders don’t know what a Gibson is (or mistakenly make a gimlet).
Thanks for tuning in Peter!
Many of my go to cocktail UA-camrs have to force the charm and story telling. This guy's a natural!
Thanks, I try!
Watching this for the third time, sipping a martini, and loving it. Keep it up during this Covidiocy, Bruce!
Thanks! New episode releasing in a few days. Stay tuned!
The generation that has missed out on Martini lunches and when my parents would come home from work and have cocktails TOGETHER before dinner are stuck up and like you say most likely uncreative!
Yeah, times sure have changed. Every generation experiences their own fulfillments and frustrations, be it positive or negative. But, one thing I know is, today you're more likely to be in therapy than you were 40 years ago. All you needed back then was a Three-Martini lunch and a conversation with your bartender. Ha. Cheers, Heather.
He's gonna get total'd 😃
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I always feel like I need a nap after drinking these because it packs quite a punch
This man's your typical barman could chat to anyone and make anything interesting!
I try! Thanks for watching and writing in. Cheers!
MOUTHWATERING Goodness.
You set em up....and I'll knock em back Lloyd .................been enjoying the bourbon cocktails Manhattan and old Fashioned .....and only just recently discovered I like Martini.........after all these years just drinking Gin and tonics..........
This is my favorite! I personally order the classic martini 🍸 dry with Beefeater Gin.
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Something tells me that once Social Distancing is no longer a Thing - Liquid Lunches are going to come back. I suspect a LOT of day drinking has been going on during the lockdown.
Guilty!! Ha! In my case I can say I’m practicing for the show. 😆
I had an wonderful Martini this evening - 2:1 ratio of gin (Bombay Sapphire) and Noilly Prat dry vermouth with three dashes of orange bitters and a twist of lemon. Just what the doctor ordered tonight....
Sounds divine. I may have to pour myself one.
I need to go to your doctor, mind told me to not drink.
I love your light hearted humor and almost fatherly style of teaching. Keep it up!
Thank you! Will do!
The best tutorial on martini I’ve seen !
Thanks Javier!
Perhaps because I’m old (57), but I feel this sense of humor has been lost to... I don’t know what
Loved it. Grate video
If your bartender/server puts an even number of olives in your glass, it means they dislike you )-; An odd number of olives means they like you (-:
Making a good martini is simple . Just never use vodka ! Vodka is literally just ethanol and it's pretty terrible.
This guys the definition of kooky but I'm starting to like him. He's pretty knowledgeable. Like I commented in another video he's like Bill Nye if he had a drinking problem. Now who wouldn't love that? I just may subscribe.
Hope you subscribe Kevin, lots more kookiness coming down the pipe. Cheers!
Find someone who looks at you like he look at that martini
Ha 😍
Olives>Lemon Twist
The exact opposite for me.
Great video as always! I love your positivity and energy. keep it up!!
Thanks Simon! Cheers
I expect him to read poetry to Colonel Kurtz. Hey man you don't talk, you listen!
My favorite Martini is the Vesper Martini created by Ian Fleming himself:
3 parts gin (I like Bombay Sapphire)
1 part vodka (I use Reyka Vodka from Iceland)
1/2 part Lillet Blanc
Place ingredients in an ice-filled shaker, shake until the outside of the shaker is frosted. Strain into a Martini glass and garnish with a slice of lemon peel.
I could go for one of those right about now! It’s officially the afternoon where I’m from so perhaps I’ll be having a liquid lunch today. Ha!
I'm going to try that.
I just put the bottle of gin in the freezer and add very cold vermouth. Stir, then put 4 to 5 olives. Ice will add water to my drink.
The best drink is the drink you like best! Thanks for watching, cheers!
Beefeater Gin, touch of vermouth and blue cheese stuffed olives😉
Its shaken not stired
Traditionally they are stirred, and made with gin. I prefer a vodka martini. I've tried it both shaken and stirred, and I like both, but I prefer stirred. I'm a big 007 fan, but I'll have to disagree with him on that one!
Hello Again - Based on the recommendation of a guy who works at Booze Disneyland (the local branch of Total Wine & More), I bought a large bottle of Hadley & Sons gin. They claim it's the American equivalent of Hendrick's. Be that as it may, I find it's very good in a Martini, but not in a Negroni. Have you heard of it?
Sorry to say I've never tried Hadley & Sons gin. So many American products are unavailable here in Canada. If it is like Hendrick's gin it might be too floral with rose and cucumber to stand up to the bitter-sweet flavour of Campari. You might try changing up the proportions in your Negroni by using less Campari. Just a thought... Cheers, William.
You are great! Best bartender videos ever!! As I watched the video, I suddenly felt the urge to make myself a martini, and as I didn’t have any olives at home, I ended up putting some capers in it, and adding a little spoonful of its brine. And I have to say it came out good, even better than with olives.
Interesting! I’ll have to give that a try.
My father taught me 3 to 4 of gin and vermouth, on the rocks, in the shaker, yes the shaker was nearly full. It was a loooooooong drink.
This guy is legit
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OMG your glass is incredible
Silly question, that bottle that says martini is ready mixed? How do you serve that? Just on the rocks?
I've only recently found gin and tonic and it's my favourite drink.
That bottle that says Martini is actually a bottle of sweet vermouth. The brand is Martini & Rossi from Italy. It's used in making a Perfect Martini (equal parts sweet and dry vermouth) and hundreds of other cocktails. As an aperitif, It can also be enjoyed on its own. It goes great with olives or salted almonds. Cheers!
I prefer my gin martinis shaken and with a wheel of lemon not a slice but thats just me.
I feel like if you drink it clear it just looks like your drinking vodka.
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Not in France lol .. many have a drink at lunch lol
Haha Martinis have been stirred since the beggining of time?
On the first day God separated the heavens from the earth and stirred the first martini
Pretty sure it says that in the bible somewhere. Ha!
Daytime drinking looked upon as frowned in today's world? I'd think it's looked upon frowned if you don't daytime drink, IMO.
Can’t argue with you there. Ha
I've always been told, that Martini's are stirred, unless there's a non-alcoholic ingredient. Like a Dirty Martini with olive brine, than it's shaken.
Martinis are typically stirred, but if a non-alcoholic ingredient is included, like olive brine in a Dirty Martini, it should be shaken. Shaking is also recommended if the cocktail calls for citrus or other juices, cream, eggs, or dairy products, which can make the mix of ingredients somewhat cloudy and opaque. Shaking a drink makes for maximal aeration, which can significantly affect a drink’s texture. On the other hand, if the cocktail ingredients are mostly, or entirely, spirits (such as in a Martini, Manhattan, or Negroni), stirring is recommended. Stirring is only minimal aeration, which preserves the delicate, oily texture that a perfectly stirred Martini can create. Yet, when James Bond orders his martini to be shaken, he’s actually deviating from the traditional recipe. The choice between stirring and shaking can often come down to personal preference or specific recipe instructions.
I guess the bottom line is that when mixing a drink, the goal is to add enough water content from the ice to balance out the cocktail’s alcohol and other ingredients while simultaneously chilling it. Your mixing method and the level of agitation during shaking also impact the amount of air that is added to your drink. This detail has a significant effect on a drink’s texture, which contributes to mouthfeel and how certain flavours are perceived. Texture can make the difference between a memorable cocktail and a forgettable one.
Cheers!
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it!
To me,a gin martini is the real martini, if you don't like the taste of gin, then a martini is probably not for you. A vodka martini is still a martini, but not traditional. Either way, gin or vodka, and vermouth. Too much more than that and it ceases to be a martini and becomes something else. A cocktail is defined by the ingredients, not the glass it is served it. As for gin or vodka and no vermouth? Not a martini, just a shot of booze in a martini glass. That's like pouring tequila into a glass, adding nothing else, and then calling it a margarita.
Well said. Cheers!
Bruce - I don't know how to ask you a general question, so I'm doing it here: What's your "take" on the classic Gin & Tonic? I can't seem to find a video by you on it, but several from obvious amateurs (like Jamie Oliver); so if you could set the world straight on this wonderful elixir, I would deeply appreciate it!
i second this - it would be really interesting to see the variations he suggests too
What I've discovered after 43 years of working bar, is that a Gin & Tonic is a personal preference as to how it is made and enjoyed. Some people like it drowned in the tonic while others like the gin to be more forward. Some like lime, some like lemon or orange. Still, others get upset when they find anything that resembles a piece of fruit in their drink. I've had many a strip taken off me for serving a gin and tonic with a lime garnish. Heaven forbid! What I've come to realize is, a gin & tonic really is an intimate journey with the palate. Then, there are the riffs that some people believe make the best G&T ever. The addition of things like rosemary sprigs or dried juniper berries can taste great for some but not for all. Personally, for a basic gin and tonic, I like to take a big chilled bubble style wine glass (like they do in Spain) filled with dry, hard ice (some large, some cracked) pour 2oz.(60ml) gin (whatever quality gin that is on my bar at the time) sometimes more depending on how I feel. You can't go wrong with a London Dry here but experimenting with different styles of gin keeps things exciting. Next, I squeeze a half lime (no shell in the drink unless it's organic) and lightly top with enough tonic (3-4oz.(90-120ml) - a quality tonic like Fever-Tree). Gently stir to combine. You want to be gentle not to lose the carbonation. For me, the weather plays a role here too. A gin and tonic always tastes better when it's hot and sunny outside. I guess the bottom line here is that your gin and tonic is only as good as both the gin and the tonic you use. Also, often the difference between a good drink and a not so good drink can be blamed on the ice that is being used. Use clean, quality ice! It changes everything. I could go on for days... Cheers!
I know this is old, but my favorite Martini variation is a perfect martini with the sweet vermouth switched out with Campari.
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If I worked from home, a 3 martini lunch would be common practice
Ha. Just keep them away and off the screen when in a zoom call.
It was Nick Charles (Then Thin Man/Nick and Nora glass) who shook the martini in 1934. "The dry martini you always shake it to the Waltz time."
The Dean Martin of internet bartenders.
This guy is wacky fun, reminds me of Bob Ross a little bit.
I get that a lot. Ha.
I don't know where the name Martini comes from, but I buy Martini & Rossi for making them at home -- not because I know anything about vermouth, but because Martini & Rossi is easy to get in 325 ml bottles, and I don't make enough of them to use up a full bottle of vermouth before it goes bad.
You are one of a kind my new friend..Lets have a drink. AHHHHHHHHHH
Make it 3 drinks and I’m in. Ha.
I like my Martinis like I like my women, 2:1 3 dashes of orange bitters and a little dirty.
Nice 😂
for my money ... a Manhattan is the King of cocktails and a Martini is the Queen of cocktails
I’ll second that. Cheers
THE DOCTOR OF MARS MAN GREATEST EVER
there is no such thing as a vodka martini ... if it ain't Gin ... it's something else!!!!!
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Oh now that looks just Gorgeous 👀
Well I’m now thirsty
Watched 8/23
Covid Xs
Hey I’ve been racking my brains out for months to get up your show and I couldn’t think of it until you just popped up good to see ya again it truly has been awhile wish I could afford patrion but can’t. Best of luck in the new year coming. 😊
No worries, be sure to keep checking back on UA-cam! Cheers
@@BarTalkCocktails I’ve been watching Bruce
You should always show your recipes in metrics too.
Thanks for the feedback! Cheers
I like my Martini, like I like my women, wet, drity and salty. No wait, those are my socks.
Thank you, thank you, great crowd, try the veal.
I’ll have to steal that joke some time 🤣
@@BarTalkCocktails "Good" jokes are like drinks, they're better when you share them. ;)
I made a dirty martini last Friday... let my olives soak in the Gin for 3 days..
Ooh that sounds like a great idea.
Hold on, wait a second. A vodka martini usually has no vermouth at all, you say? So…it’s just vodka in a different glass?
When I went to Bartending school years ago, we were taught:
• A regular martini is 3 ounces of vodka with a half ounce of dry vermouth,
•A dry martini has half the amount of vermouth.
•A In-N-Out martini. You pour 1/2 ounce of vermouth over the ice and then dump the vermouth out then make the drink.
•A Extra dry martini is just a polite way of saying I want two shots of cold vodka, I.e., no vermouth
@@hmtrimworks7148 Ahhhhh, interesting… Kind of like Churchill wanting to “observe” his vermouth “from across the room”.
Ok, I believe you sipped more of the shaken one than the stirred one 🍸
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Doc Mitchell from fallout new Vegas
I’ll have to look that up. Ha
Just clapping in front of the screen. You're the man!
Thanks David!
this is fun
Hey what's the guys name in the picture in the back?
That is a signed photo of bar tending legend Harry Yee.
i like this guy
Thanks! Stay tuned lots more on the way!
Hi Guy, To me a Martini tastes like Zippo or Ronson Lighter Fluid. Enjoyed Much🍸🎅🎄👍
Hey Bruce how do you make bitters and a good manhattan thanks a fan
Funny you should ask. I'm enjoying a Manhattan right now...
A good Manhattan starts with a good whisk(e)y. A high-quality whisk(e)y is very important as a Manhattan is meant to showcase the whisk(e)y. Many purists believe American rye whiskey is the only spirit that should be used. It offers spicier notes. However, bourbon can work well too for a slightly sweeter profile. I personally like Forty Creek Canadian whisky for the complex flavours of apricot, caramel, spice and toasted oak. It really is a preference though. The brand of sweet vermouth is important and is also a preference. I enjoy Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth (Italian) and Dolin Vermouth De Chambery Rouge AOC (French). They're both herbal, sweet with a good balance. Tried and true Angostura bitters are your best choice, though I do like the addition of a dash of orange bitters in mine. The general ratio for making a Manhattan is two parts whisk(e)y, one part vermouth and two to three dashes of bitters. But there again, that can be played with depending on the palate. A couple of nice Luxardo Italian cherries (optional) and you're good to go. For best results, you'll need a mixing glass, a bar spoon, a jigger, a strainer, ice and of course your favourite glass. Stir the drink over ice for about 20 seconds or so and serve it on the rocks over fresh ice or straight up. I think with a little experimenting over time you'll find your favourite Manhattan that suits you. As far as house-made bitters are concerned, I'll be covering how to do that in the future. Cheers, Kenneth.
a 14 minute video on how to make a martini. nothanks. I'm a bartender and do you think the alcoholics who order a martini want a fucking history lesson?
To each his own. What sets my channel apart from other cocktail channels is that I provide the history on the cocktails I make. Some like it some don’t. It’s what makes this channel unique vs just another tutorial video.
I like to listen to you chatting about history of every cocktails you made. I can imagine just sitting in the bar, sipping your cocktails, listening to your stories, and enjoying an easy time - time of the past then pass it to us. It is a sweet good moment. Thank you.
that stiring was like mixing a soup :D :D :D
Gotta stir it good! Ha
I don’t get the comparison. Your Martinis are each from a totally different school of thought. Gin vs Vodka, lemon vs olive. Totally different. I think a better way would be same ingredients and shaken vs stirred.
I like to show all the different options. Thanks for watching. Cheers
If I want lemonade I order lemonade
Damn straight. Cheers!
Have you ever heard of Dukes hotel in St James. London? They claim, with some support to produce the finest Martini in the world. I can’t say more than they do it well and with some style.
Paul (UK)
I don't know too much about the Dukes Hotel, but I have heard of their famous Martini. At £16.95, (about $27) it better be good. I'm thinking it's something I would love to experience one day. From what I've read, bottles of gin and vodka are stored in a freezer, along with chilled glasses, to eliminate the need for ice and thereby any dilution in the drink. Sounds like my kind of drink, Strong and to the point. Cheers!
@@BarTalkCocktails
If you’re ever in London let me know; I will treat you to a classic martini lunch as Dukes is one of my favourite stays. My wife and I have over sampled those splendid martinis and they are worth every penny:-)
If I'm ever across the pond I'll take you up on your offer. It sounds like a fun time. Especially the martini part. Ha. I've never been to London. Cheers!
The extremely dry Martini aka the Churchill
Thanks for tuning in, cheers