tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post3974330726047260188..comments2024-03-02T16:13:12.891-06:00Comments on Kitchen Riffs: Dry Martini CocktailKitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-91078431878486245472012-07-21T12:13:21.802-05:002012-07-21T12:13:21.802-05:00Hi Kimberly, thanks! It's always fun being on...Hi Kimberly, thanks! It's always fun being one of Gojee's Top Three. Dirty Martinis are pretty good, though I most frequently have the pristine "pure" version. And it has to be gin - vodka has its place, but it doesn't combine that well with vermouth, IMO, so I think it's a waste using it in a Martini - though obviously many people disagree. Thanks for commenting.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-37627117268538792852012-07-21T10:17:25.128-05:002012-07-21T10:17:25.128-05:00Just saw this recipe in the Gojee "Drinks Top...Just saw this recipe in the Gojee "Drinks Top Three" newsletter just delivered to my Inbox ... congrats on being featured there!<br /><br />I myself love a good gin martini ... though I need my olive juice to make it "dirty" ... there's just something about that combination that I love!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01906704970466249006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-81890524085047062342011-12-29T22:46:46.815-06:002011-12-29T22:46:46.815-06:00Hi Anonymous, thanks for the info about Dolin verm...Hi Anonymous, thanks for the info about Dolin vermouth. I haven't tried it, but I'll be on the lookout for it and pick up a bottle to evaluate. Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-71242535899267250512011-12-29T22:28:19.735-06:002011-12-29T22:28:19.735-06:00Lots of chatter recently on the boards about Dolin...Lots of chatter recently on the boards about Dolin vermouth as a good alternative to consider after the Noilly Prat formulation change...<br /><br />http://www.alpenz.com/images/poftfolio/dolinvermouthfacts.htmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-38969405375631975262011-10-13T08:36:20.250-05:002011-10-13T08:36:20.250-05:00Hi Denise, glad my response to your questions was ...Hi Denise, glad my response to your questions was useful. Using dry vermouth in cooking is something I remember hearing about from Julia Child. Makes sense - how many of use are going to open a bottle of wine when all we need is a quarter cup for a recipe? Thanks again.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-23131452908209732192011-10-13T08:16:56.894-05:002011-10-13T08:16:56.894-05:00Thank you for the very valuable information, not o...Thank you for the very valuable information, not only knowing if the vermouth is useable but how to get a whole bottle used - in cooking. Great idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-17364742220090179382011-10-12T16:15:16.798-05:002011-10-12T16:15:16.798-05:00Hi Denis, good question. The main thing that happ...Hi Denis, good question. The main thing that happens to a fortified wine - vermouth and sherry - is that exposure to light and/or oxygen causes it to deteriorate in flavor and color. It won't go "bad" in the sense that it will hurt you if you drink it; but over time the flavor and aroma will change, and it will lose its brightness and vitality. It won't taste awful; but it also won't taste very good. It doesn't turn to vinegar the way an open bottle of wine would; but it's getting there. I'd take a sip - if it has a nice mineral wine flavor, it's good. If it's unpleasant - well, I'd dump it out. And resolve to store my vermouth in the refrigerator in the future. Don't go through a bottle of vermouth that quickly? Use a little dry vermouth in place of white wine when cooking - it's a great substitute (use about 2/3 as much vermouth as you would wine). Hope this helps, and thanks for stopping by.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-62616842931794324862011-10-12T15:38:32.776-05:002011-10-12T15:38:32.776-05:00With the kind of day I'm having at work, this ...With the kind of day I'm having at work, this is order to try this evening. I've always been put off by vermouth even tho it's in our bar. One Q - how do I know if it's gone bad?<br /><br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-45684435950900636582011-10-11T08:43:57.528-05:002011-10-11T08:43:57.528-05:00Hi Beth, thanks for stopping by! I'm glad you...Hi Beth, thanks for stopping by! I'm glad you enjoyed the historical notes on the Martini; a lot of cocktails have more history behind them than one would imagine, so it's always fun learning about them. Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-71000543921896101372011-10-11T06:18:07.631-05:002011-10-11T06:18:07.631-05:00What an interesting history of martinis! Thanks f...What an interesting history of martinis! Thanks for sharing.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681732058311386672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-28587779282627798762011-10-08T20:06:58.642-05:002011-10-08T20:06:58.642-05:00Hi Katherine, thanks for the kind words re the pho...Hi Katherine, thanks for the kind words re the photos. Delighted you bought the Regan's orange bitters! Let me know how you like them in a Martini. Thanks for your comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-66156265321572685432011-10-08T16:48:16.686-05:002011-10-08T16:48:16.686-05:00Stunning, amazing photos!! Such cool shots. And I&...Stunning, amazing photos!! Such cool shots. And I'm loving this martini recipe - I just bought Regan's orange bitters!Katherine Martinellihttp://www.katherinemartinelli.com/category/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-1472604012095169692011-10-06T21:21:50.491-05:002011-10-06T21:21:50.491-05:00Hi Russell, thanks! Martinis are a great drink, a...Hi Russell, thanks! Martinis are a great drink, aren't they? And remember - they have antioxidant properties! Thanks for commenting.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-79433427966631128022011-10-06T19:59:19.728-05:002011-10-06T19:59:19.728-05:00Love the shots! And I love me some martinis. You&#...Love the shots! And I love me some martinis. You've got me craving one right now!Russell at Chasing Delicioushttp://chasingdelicious.com/pumpkin-spice-cinnamon-rolls/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-26329736528173851692011-10-05T10:16:48.811-05:002011-10-05T10:16:48.811-05:00@Calvin, great question. The rule of thumb that I...@Calvin, great question. The rule of thumb that I’ve seen frequently quoted for alcohol equivalency among different drinks is 1 ½ ounces of spirits (gin, vodka, bourbon, whatever) is roughly equal to a 12-ounce container of beer or a 4-ounce glass of wine. My Martini recipe calls for 2 ounces of spirits, plus the ½-ounce of vermouth has about twice the alcoholic content of wine – so I’m guessing a Martini made according to my recipe is the roughly the equivalent of somewhat less than 1 ½ beers or glasses of wine. If you want a smaller drink, I suggest 1 ½ ounces of gin with ½ ounce of vermouth – this would result in a drink slightly more alcoholic than a glass of wine, but because the gin/vermouth ratio is 3:1 would also <i>taste</i> a little less strong. <br /><br />You might also want to consider a <a href="http://www.kitchenriffs.com/2011/05/pimms-cup-perfect-summer-cocktail.html" rel="nofollow">Pimm’s Cup</a>; the alcoholic content of this is a bit more than half a glass of wine, and it’s a delicious drink (a drink often associated with warmer weather, but really quite pleasant any time of the year). Let me know if you’d like additional info. Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />@Purabi, thanks for those extremely kind words - I really appreciate them.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-69062275673890688702011-10-05T10:10:57.132-05:002011-10-05T10:10:57.132-05:00Oh my God! What a stunning photograph!! Looking fo...Oh my God! What a stunning photograph!! Looking forward to learning a lot from you on photography!!Purabi Nahahttp://cosmopolitancurrymania.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-51357040139488551842011-10-05T09:41:07.457-05:002011-10-05T09:41:07.457-05:00How strong would one or two martinis be for a ligh...How strong would one or two martinis be for a lightweight drinker?Calvin L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09875962350134783493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-84197081498088682542011-10-05T08:27:15.139-05:002011-10-05T08:27:15.139-05:00Hi Lynne and Rachel, thanks for the kind words reg...Hi Lynne and Rachel, thanks for the kind words regarding the photos. The drink is mighty good, too! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-7776274368248136072011-10-05T00:41:48.835-05:002011-10-05T00:41:48.835-05:00I agree, gorgeous photographs!I agree, gorgeous photographs!rachelsdigestifhttp://rachelsdigestif.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-45120846458110338952011-10-05T00:19:21.694-05:002011-10-05T00:19:21.694-05:00Found you on TasteSpotting. That is one gorgeous p...Found you on TasteSpotting. That is one gorgeous photo. Nice work.Lynne @ CookandBeMerryhttp://cookandbemerry.comnoreply@blogger.com