11 Bartenders Make a Martini (Classic, Speed, Tiki & More) | Epicurious

[@danielray9420]

Gotta be honest; that was really THE video format. Type of bar will tell you a LOT about the type of bartender and drink you’ll get. The customer knowing exactly where they are is crucial to the experience.

[@Xisiqomelir]

I saw some interesting martinis and I also saw some strange vodka cocktails.

[@thatdudebro]

pretty much sums it up. the shaken ones tho. yeeeeesh. i think a shaken glass of vodka is more self punishment than it is a cocktail.

[@asmrlistening5945]

@@thatdudebro if I went over to someone's house and they offered me a martini, then gave me a shaken glass of straight vodka with lime peel, I would leave

[@Prometheus7272]

I mean rug munchers really do be like that 😂

[@imsession_5592]

I agree😂

[@Visplight]

@@thatdudebro Actually, a high-quality vodka is quite enjoyable.

[@lgmasco]

I had the opportunity of tasting mr watanabe's martini while he worked at angels share and I'll never forget it. I made it a tradition to have one every year on my yearly trips to NYC. It is a bucket list item for anyone that really enjoys cocktails.

[@gracegui4910]

Is angel share still around?

[@Kiki-sf1em]

@@gracegui4910Yes! They shut down for a while but reopened in a new location. I haven’t been to the new location yet but it has always been a stop for me when in NYC.

[@davidh9844]

I respect his respect for the cocktail. However he is just a tad affected when it comes to the lemon twist.

[@acebase14days]

that japnese dude is a pro fr

[@CH-sl5eq]

I don't think he made any noise stirring that.

[@kodaschilllounge7483]

There is a strong tradition for bartenders in Japan. Even a basic bar in Japan needs to be highly professional and precision trained.

[@hyperiongaming2132]

@@kodaschilllounge7483literally watch the anime Bartender and that’s how it is 😭

[@fab4lvr282]

Yes, beautifully done...looks so delicious.

[@GALPSIRL]

Thank you! He made it look like an art

[@Edward135i]

5:24 putting your rings on the outside of a latex glove is wild 😂

[@megamegan944]

Thought they were rings attached to his little measuring thingy

[@blairhoughton7918]

But that martini looks fire. I stupidly made a straight one just before starting the video, or I'd be trying that now. Yes, I have Shaoxing wine and MSG and Bombay Saffire on hand. I'm not an animal.

[@blairhoughton7918]

​@@megamegan944But they're there even when he's cracking ice and stuff. And he doesn't have a glove on the other hand. Could start a trend.

[@bluthndrbear]

I ain’t trust no one who does that

[@mdavisyates]

I was thinking, of course the dude that looks like Orlando Brown, sounds like Orlando Brown.

[@benjaminkuhrer]

Is no one gonna talk about the dude calling straight up vodka a martini

[@swanslistener6130]

hey now there was lime peel in it

[@oldcowbb]

removed everything that makes a martini but still want to keep the classy name

[@willhk4809]

@@oldcowbb Yep, so many people want to drink a glass of chilled vodka (or gin), but call it a "martini".

[@marekochotny]

@@swanslistener6130 yeah sh*t ton xD he even rimmed the glass with it but with pith, bitter side

[@jessicazaytsoff1494]

​@@willhk4809 the fancy glass calls to people.

[@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808]

I love this series! such a great way to get to know the different personalities and philosophies of each bartender and cocktail. I particularly find the Japanese bartender so fascinating.... 3 years to make a martini and still practicing.... is that not the most Japanese thing ever?!?!

[@Crazcosmopwnu]

Bartending in Japan is not a job. It's an art

[@willhk4809]

Martini: Martini, Japan:

[@noggin6870]

​@@Crazcosmopwnuhe's actually been bartending in the states for years. Angel's Share, Martiny's and his new spot L'Americana are all in NYC.

[@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808]

@@noggin6870 you can take the bartender out of Japan but you can't take the Japanese out of the bartender... or something like that

[@zolathemagician1187]

stop dickriding

[@FrancescoK]

Bartender: “We specialize in modern tropical cocktails, basically a new nomenclature for what we used to formerly call tiki cocktails” Big banner on top: “TIKI BARTENDER”

[@clayr9833]

Exactly. I'm leaving her establishment to go find a Tiki bar.

[@barstoolbanter7212]

It's because people are now trying to claim the term Tiki is racist, even though it shows nothing but reverence and adoration for the cultures that inspired it.

[@douglasbrandt4068]

Although she and her eyebrows made an Adult Beverage I'm SURE I would enjoy by the gallon, the actual ingredients resulted in more of a fan-f-ing-tastic cocktail than a "traditional martini."

[@kevinwilt3918]

That concoction is neither tiki or a martini. We should never let gen z hipsters tend bar. Used to call Tiki ? GTF out of here!

[@KingdomofEvania100]

She’s calling it martini because it has vermouth and gin

[@kanedafx]

I like the older school ones for the most part, but that Tiki one has me intrigued.

[@Kay-se3yv]

I’m DYING to try it but I just know my local bars likely won’t have half the ingredients…

[@jordymatheson2941]

I went to Paradise Lost when I was in NYC - it's a very fun night out!

[@benkester1518]

"Stirring will keep that velvety mouthfeel.... A little aeration never hurt anybody."

[@dave011679]

That’s why I avoid a “flair” martini

[@culifabrizio1479]

Posers

[@fuzzzone]

I just paused the video and had to come down to the comment to see if anyone mentioned this. Oy.

[@jacobespinoza8440]

Just shows these bartenders have no idea what theyre doing...... smh

[@user-bc7cb8uu7e]

To be fair, he may be more concerned about ice chips or something. It definitely sounded strange to me as well, though.

[@DollfieFace]

Would happily drink these. Craft, Classic and Japanese ones would be my go-to. Classic and simple, but executed perfectly.

[@gamjc]

Same - gin or bust ✌️

[@KayneWalshNZ]

The "If i wanted a dirty martini id go swim in the ocean" had me rolling 🤣

[@zdebug]

After watching that martini series, japanese style bartender still trying to find out making the best martini ever. Kiss the martini glass 🤘

[@adichas]

What a true artist he is! So much attention to every single step. Meanwhile some of these "bartenders" might as well mix it up in a bucket.

[@theletterbree]

Speed Bartender is giving me major Violet Chachki energy in the best way

[@pkre707]

5:02 Japanese guy cast a lemon chakra on that martini 👋 ✨ 🍋

[@DeKwakke]

This is amazing, as a former bartender i've never before been so enraptured, enraged and engaged all while watching one video

[@B00mshakala]

At the end where they comment on their own drink hearing the guy say "this vodka is - " In a "make a martini" video gave me the big laughs. LOVE this series :'D

[@tedsexton5406]

The Japanese gentleman is clearly the winner. The "classic" bartender also looked to make a fine drink.

[@jackhoward8]

imo, first Craft guy is the winner. Not a fan of the japanese's lemon oil aroma

[@G1NZOU]

I agree with the first guy, there's a reason why Bond has to specify "shaken", because it's not the normal practice to do so. It was a weird quirk of the author and while it sounds cool I have to go with the consensus that the drink is better stirred. Whenever I make a Vesper I do shake it though, it's the author's recipe and he intended it to be shaken, so I do it in the spirit of the novels.

[@Unidan]

I'd listen to Tim Sweeney berate me about cocktails all day, great feature!

[@lifesquixotic]

I want him a fixture at all my parties

[@taylor6528]

love this series!! i look forwards to seeing how each of them does it differently, but i esp. love the tiki bartender and experimental bartender vs the japanese bartender for their different takes on the drink - the very classic/sort of epitome of the basic drink vs. playing around w the basic cocktail is neat to see.

[@patrickmcevoy5080]

The Speed bartender at the end did my favorite Martini - AND she used my favorite Martini gin, but didn't name it. That's Tanqueray 10, perfect for this drink.

[@IiMmAaNnn]

I would love to have a drink or two with the Classic Lady 😳😩

[@Mikey-od1xd]

She a freak fr

[@johnboy20xx]

Thanks for more of this series! Loving the personalities of all the bartenders and it's nice to see a few familiar faces. (Hi Tim Sweeny!)

[@-OokySpooky-]

Dude the Japanese Martiny's martini was absolutely s-tier gorgeous

[@IiMmAaNnn]

7:23 Not losing eye contact while stirring was wild 😩🇨🇱

[@boyfromoz7]

Did I just watch someone pour vodka into a glass and call that a martini???

[@anniestumpy9918]

and most importantly, without egg white

[@blairhoughton7918]

Every bar in the 80s.

[@djowers1349]

Yes, yes you did.

[@malabaresnelson]

It’s call no Martini

[@blairhoughton7918]

@@malabaresnelson You order it by asking for "very, very dry".

[@garrettalbury3250]

Cannot express the excitement I felt with the Donohue's representation...having had many of these martinis myself, the Donohue's & Pebble Bar are some of the best in NYC

[@WhyDecode79]

“It’s so fascinating to see each bartender’s unique way of making a Martini! Truly shows that the art of mixology has no limits. This video is amazing!”

[@ascajc]

It is all vodka. This is a glass of chilled vodka! 😂😂😂

[@mariej9176]

The Japanese bartender is so elegant ✨️ 🎩

[@r3allyr3agan]

This made me want to try a martini haha I love the way the paradise lost one was served that’s so cute and keeps it cold

[@losteezy]

never stop this series!!!

[@Stephen_Lafferty]

Thank you for introducing me to this amazing range of Martinis! That would be one epic night on the tiles to bar hop between these inventive bartenders & mixologists!

[@dinkysinky7714]

That tiki martini looks insane and I need it

[@yannabeaudet7957]

I love the Japanese bartender!

[@bobbylcraig]

"If I wanted a dirty martini, I'd just go swim in the ocean." OMG YES. I love the opinionated bartenders about stirring and gin. Cocktail snobs are THE BEST.

[@donmagulon]

any snob is a sad person

[@blairhoughton7918]

The fact that they're wrong is beside the point.

[@evsanger]

​@donmagulon we're actually quite happy because we aren't drinking dog water!

[@GuardianComplex]

Mr. Watanabe's martini looks spectacular. I want one.

[@stephenolson5094]

Japanese Style is the winner for me!

[@allief2614]

I'm going with the japanese martini for sure!

[@dwrecktheanimal]

Love the tip of expressing the oil on the stem!

[@cloudforest4087]

Cocktail culture is astonishing. So many styles.

[@silvarace]

there are two kinds of bar tenders, the ones that use gin, and the ones that are wrong

[@theheckwithit]

Tiki bar represent!

[@robbieriot]

Tiki enthusiast is it's own subculture, it over laps with surf, punk and rockabilly any more. lol

[@lyndonmarquis414]

Really enjoyed these, even if I’d never make some of them. I’m a 15:1 ratio fan myself and kind of err towards direct martini (mix it in a container and keep it in the freezer overnight - dilution is over rated). Great film!

[@varikahne]

Would love to see the measurements and ratios on screen as well

[@FenrirWolfe1]

6:41 Preach it, sister... 👌

[@conormurphy4328]

You’re assuming I’m drunk then to taste them and not to get hammered

[@woahcrash]

she's so deadpan and she's mother for that

[@jonunciate7018]

The clsssic bartender had the best version. Closest to the original martini, but still had her own twist. Using two different vermouth without messing with the classic 2 part gin to 1 part dry vermouth ratio is interesting.

[@AmyBluesoul]

There's the idea that Bond does his martini shaken so it is diluted and he can stay sharp while working

[@aarontwisted951]

More dilution doesn't mean less alcohol

[@AmyBluesoul]

@@aarontwisted951 But it will change how quickly you get drunk if it's diluted. He can take a sip of diluted alcohol and he won't be effected as soon.

[@chillermiller3565]

@@aarontwisted951 hes sipping part of the cocktail while observing the area/looking for his target, also if the shaker ends up containing more liquid than fits in the martini glass there would be less alcohol even if he knocked it back

[@evsanger]

​@@chillermiller3565the shaker won't if the drink is made properly. The reason is because there's more water in the drink, and if you stay hydrated, you are not as drunk for as long

[@aarontwisted951]

@@AmyBluesoul He doesn't even finish it, then? So basically Bond doesn't care about enjoying his drink, just makes sure he seems to be enjoying it while working.

[@Maxx995]

Takuma rocking that armoury safari jacket. so nice

[@Floruisse]

Thank you for another episode, love these!!

[@dajokaman759]

I wanna see them try a pina colada or a bloody mary next

[@willhk4809]

The craft guy is spot on in most of what he says, though I much prefer a 3-1 ratio. The key to the martini really is chilling everything in advance in the freezer to maximise coldness and minimising dilution. The drink is all about a bracing hit of interplay between the botanicals in the gin and the vermouth.

[@369seeker9]

Everyone here has their own method, but the Japanese guy makes the best cocktail.

[@artonion420]

I’m going to guess it’s too diluted for some but looks amazing to me

[@athenalindsey]

I'm gonna like this series for sure 😅

[@UncleHoCM]

Japan for the win, as always.

[@jgriswald2025]

That speed bartender tho. 🔥

[@EdwinLap]

Awesome format. Love it.

[@KingdomofEvania100]

8:23 I have never heard of putting rum in a martini. But I love rum, so maybe I might have to try that. I can do a split base of gin and rum with some vermouth.

[@hichampitsher]

7:47 you're eyebrows are exotic

[@lisaspikes4291]

My brother used to have a vermouth sprayer. You just spray the glass with the vermouth and add your gin or vodka. Clever.

[@mikefire98]

I love gibsons, I also think the Japanese guy is genuinely a master.

[@blairhoughton7918]

The lack of Plymouth Gin in this video is disturbing.

[@EvilAzn3000]

I might be bias as an Asian but I would prefer the Japanese martini. It's significantly more diluted than a traditional martini so it's easier for me to drink

[@ryanwei2412]

I cannot help but notice one of his teeth stands out when he's talking lol

[@erlendsvenssson8534]

maybe you just dont want a martini?

[@solaris4015]

The Japanese bartender nailed it.

[@sj_bowling]

5:02 bro put concepts of lemon into the drink

[@ghdfszx]

Japan bartender is the best :)

[@peadar-o]

Gibson boy here 🍸

[@Nick-hz9no]

I love these, more please!

[@yllwjckt]

6:41 was me whenever someone made it with vodka

[@skidawg22]

Respect to these Martini Samurai!

[@ant79814]

Love that video format

[@chloetry206]

I don’t drink or enjoy alcohol but did enjoy this whole video.

[@eai554]

Never pour out vermouth. If you only want a tiny bit of vermouth in a martini, use an aerosol spray.

[@blairhoughton7918]

It's sticky and will clog at the worst time and be impossible ever to get clean. Use a dasher if you're that precise about it.

[@malabaresnelson]

For me the best is a mix of the craft and the steakhouse

[@flyingnow4233]

Classic only with Gin

[@NinjaPancakes4ever]

I love the neighbourhood bartender saying go swim in the ocean for a dirty martini is legit. That's how I make my dirty martinis, it's just ocean brine and i love them

[@happyrobotusa]

Pebble Bar and Martiny’s for the win (IMHO).

[@chrisperry7963]

Love this! So many interesting variants, though I do adore my gin 😊

[@zkatherine2579]

Always want try Martini,obsessed thos sounds

[@LuckyTondi]

Love this series!

[@TeOm97]

was wondering when the next in the series would be, cant wait for the next

[@blairhoughton7918]

"11 bartenders make a shaken martini."

[@jessicazaytsoff1494]

I learned I have very strong olive opinions. And a very strong gin v vodka opinions.

[@rachellemazar7374]

Definitely looks delicious

[@Gamber63]

12:28 I got u lady, espresso martini is not the way, ever

[@miguelsantwine]

You are the best.

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

1:32 I heard a learned conversation regarding this issue. One theory was that he (James Bond) was asking for the martinis “shaken, not stirred” because he wanted the ice chips in the drink to dilute it a bit-to help keep his edge. As he is fictional, and his creator long dead, we will never truly know, but it sounds like the sort of thing Sir Arthur Conan Doyle might have done.🤗

[@lifexpansionpack]

Yes. His character is basically an alcoholic and he wanted some dilution.

[@asmrlistening5945]

"it sounds like the sort of thing Sir Arthur Conan Doyle might have done" maybe so but he definitely was not the author of any James Bond novel

[@fuzzzone]

I think the more logical explanation is that Ian Fleming (the author) did not drink hard liquor and just had no clue what he was talking about.

[@blairhoughton7918]

​@@fuzzzone He was a heavy drinker, estimated at a bottle of gin a day.

[@jackhoward8]

@@asmrlistening5945 🤣

[@danielcrossman5926]

The only thing tha would make this series better is if I could taste each cocktail.

[@honeynasty4796]

“I like to have a martini, Two at the very most. After three I'm under the table, after four I'm under my host.” ― Dorothy Parker

[@iPhoneeditor]

While I love the attention to detail of the Japanese style of bartending, sometimes that methodical experience isn't what I'm looking for. Honestly I really like the no frills nature of the first one. Classic, keep it simple and approachable, will never let me down.

[@flygirl1297]

I love Gibsons. I make them all the time

[@brian_o_hanrahanran]

Tiki bartender: “And may I have a martini now, please?”

[@itsjackbandit]

Japanese bartenders are so f*cking cool.

[@dundeedolphin]

Gibson Martini was interesting. But the Japanese Martini was 👌

[@celiag9508]

I know it's not popular, but I love the "Perfect" Martini, where it's a more classic level of "Wet", but the vermouth is split dry and sweet. mmm!

[@labobo93]

this is so cool!!

[@DeeExailProductions]

Im 3:42 in and that club martini. I understand bit it gives me the fear

[@kimkimmers3530]

Out of all of them I'd take the steakhouse lady's martini. That last one with the 50/50 martini is crazy. Ain't no one want that much vermouth; martini drinkers are looking to get drunk!

[@scorpionjb4ever]

great 1 . thank you

[@bigbird2451]

I'm big on dirty martinis. We keep a variety of different pickled items around to mix it up. My favorite is with caper berries.