Why martini gin cocktails are popular around the world
The reason why martini gin cocktails are so popular is really very clear. The classic traditional martini is drunk the world over and appreciated for its sophisticated and elegant taste. The ingredients, history and even the preparation of these martinis are usually debated over. This is because some believe that a true and classic martini gin cocktail that has a 2:1 ration of gin and dry vermouth should only have an olive garnishing it. Others do not like the idea of substituting vodka for the gin in martinis.
Martini gin cocktails are supposed to be shaken and not stirred so as to avoid bruising of the gin. This is believed to sharpen the taste of the cocktail. Today bartenders make a martini gin cocktail the traditional way with 1 part vermouth and 6 parts gin, shaken garnished with an olive and served. They also make martinis with fruit flavors that range from apple to chocolate. They add less vermouth to make the martinis dry. However many favor these sweet martinis to be made with vodka instead of gin.
Martini lovers add a splash of vermouth over ice to coat the cubes and then strain out the vermouth before they add the gin! Martini gin cocktails that use a low grade liqueur will be of substandard quality. Even the equipment counts when it comes to making a good martini gin cocktail. Glass pitchers and stainless-steel shakers produce drinks that are better tasting than the aluminum and plastic ones that do not give you the pure taste you are seeking.
People are still trying to make the “perfect martini” and that is why they create new and exciting versions of the traditional drink. However it is debatable as to whether these new drinks can actually be called “martinis”.
Martini gin is a strong spirit that is made with juniper berries. This alcohol is used as the base when making a cocktail. The drink then is flavored with different botanicals, herbs, fruit, seeds etc. The portion or amount of vermouth that is added to the drink will determine the “dryness” of the martini gin cocktail.
While there are controversies as to whether a martini gin cocktail should be stirred or shaken, both techniques are used. Some claim that shaking the martini gin cocktail makes it weak as the ice begins to melt quickly and the liqueur gets “bruised”. They also say that the drink becomes cloudy after shaking. On the other hand, clear drinks are gently stirred in order to blend the ingredients and keep original flavors.
Martini gin cocktails are the classic ones that are considered perfect and the sweet ones that substitute the gin for vodka. Both are enjoyable martinis and the fruity flavors are appreciated by many who enjoy new tastes. The “dirty” martini is one that has olive brine in it that gives it an extra kick.
The Gibson is a dry martini that substitutes olives with pickled onions as garnish! A “naked martini” is one which is made without any ice but has ingredients that are chilled. When the excess vermouth is thrown away after it has been poured over the ice it is called an “In and out” martini!