How to make The Martini

[@jacobeq4850]

After suffering thru a couple horrendous bartender videos, I found this masterpiece of a documentary I love you

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Love you too! Thanks for tuning in!

[@dariopadovan1976]

Agree!

[@nickb2835]

I don't know why I haven't seen this guy before. He is fucking gold! I'm loving his videos

[@BarTalkCocktails]

I know right! He’s the best. Ha. Thanks for watching, enjoy the channel.

[@699669king]

@@BarTalkCocktails I am in TOTAL agreement my Brother!!

[@fereguete]

The same here!!!

[@1nst_Classic]

Haha gold, I get it

[@charlieandmabel2763]

Absolutely, best cocktail videos on KZbin, without question!

[@markschwent5363]

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...

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks for sharing Mark. Cheers!

[@tracyjones6905]

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!

[@everyoneshines2009]

I have no idea how I ended up here but I love it!!!! Love your positive energy and your style . 🍸

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks Candy I appreciate it. Cheers!

[@itzcolm8737]

This man's your typical barman could chat to anyone and make anything interesting!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

I try! Thanks for watching and writing in. Cheers!

[@jamesw1659]

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.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Me too! They just don’t make em like us anymore do they. Ha.

[@fonz-ys6xu]

Many of my go to cocktail KZbinrs have to force the charm and story telling. This guy's a natural!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks, I try!

[@67pearse]

You forgot a Churchill style Martini: Chilled gin raised in salute towards the general direction of France lol

[@kuhnhan]

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.

[@clayveldkamp6739]

I love your light hearted humor and almost fatherly style of teaching. Keep it up!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thank you! Will do!

[@billynahar9861]

FINALLY! I found a channel who actually explained why it’s called a dry or wet martini. Thank you so much 🙌

[@BarTalkCocktails]

You’re welcome! Keep checking back

[@achille0072]

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

[@skraegorn7317]

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!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@jonathanryan2915]

You have got to be the best KZbin bartender ever! Thank you for this video as a 38 year old who just discovered martinis

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thank you for the lovely comment. Cheers!

[@hightreason]

i wanna drink with this guy some day

[@billcolbynewton]

So do I, but I wonder if we'd live to tell the tale! :-)

[@guchi65ify]

Me too

[@davidscotte9319]

Me too

[@charlieandmabel2763]

Best martini video on KZbin. Same can be said of all the others on this channel!

[@cweitzenfeld]

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!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Hey Catarina. Thank you so much for the lovely comment.

[@lt2143]

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!🤣

[@BarTalkCocktails]

One of my producers is Portuguese. Her family does the same. Interesting isn’t it.

[@rayderry7068]

Learning a lot from you Bruce, great martini lesson , love the history as well, cheers!

[@dontwannabefound]

Great story telling

[@HVACKABOOM]

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.

[@TxHornyToad]

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).

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks for tuning in Peter!

[@javierherrera7632]

The best tutorial on martini I’ve seen !

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks Javier!

[@AshitaN0J0E]

Loved it. Grate video

[@jasonmartin7137]

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.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Hope you gave it a go!

[@rockyraab8290]

Watching this for the third time, sipping a martini, and loving it. Keep it up during this Covidiocy, Bruce!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks! New episode releasing in a few days. Stay tuned!

[@m.s.769]

It’s great to see someone who really knows his craft.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks! I’ve picked up a few things in the past 40 years for sure. Ha

[@califdad4]

I love the bits of ice in a shaken Martini

[@DakotaBroskie]

I bet your a great bartender to talk to as i enjoy a drink, as a good bartender should ;)

[@BarTalkCocktails]

I have my moments, ha. Thanks for watching and writing in. Cheers.

[@pudimdecana51]

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.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Interesting! I’ll have to give that a try.

[@billcolbynewton]

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.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

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!

[@hackbritton3233]

I'm going to try that.

[@dx17909]

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.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

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!

[@SeverianRock]

Viejo loco you are the best. regards from Barcelona!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Viejo?! I’m still cool though right 😎

[@danieltrafecante3813]

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. 😊

[@BarTalkCocktails]

No worries, be sure to keep checking back on KZbin! Cheers

[@danieltrafecante3813]

@@BarTalkCocktails I’ve been watching Bruce

[@billcolbynewton]

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....

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Sounds divine. I may have to pour myself one.

[@kuhnhan]

I need to go to your doctor, mind told me to not drink.

[@oldschoolcop8568]

This is my favorite! I personally order the classic martini 🍸 dry with Beefeater Gin.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@jdash871]

I’m your newest fan, Bruce. Keep it the great work. I would love to see your take on the “blue jacket cocktail”.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

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!

[@isorokudono]

Dirty Martini with lots of olives. Love that glass!

[@Dr.Ratio69]

9:45 You sure it’s just a comparison? Or you want to have another drink?😂

[@draconianways3130]

Ah, the bliss of olives! The one True pleasure that has not been eradicated from the slate.I have perused many recipes .my preferred is 50/50 dry vermouth/vodka ,3 to 5 olives, 15 ml of brine. Stirred. It's a nice relaxing elegant way to unwind. Moderation, of course!😁

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Sounds divine!

[@johnolmos8670]

I’m a huge fan of your videos.Im an aspiring Barman myself and you are inspirational

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Hi John, thanks! Hope you keep checking back lots more on the way. Cheers!

[@Mr.Sunshine8823]

I love the explanation of what makes a dry martini. I've been requested many times to make them both way. Always confused me when guest would get upset. Because they want it the opposite way.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

That happens to me all the time. I've learned the best thing to do is to ask a ton of questions first. Would you like it made with gin or vodka, bar well or premium, straight up or on the rocks, dry, extra dry, or perhaps perfect, olives or lemon, bitters or no bitters, martini, coupe, or rock glass, and of course stirred or shaken? Whew... The bottom line, some people you just can't please. Cheers!

[@Mr.Sunshine8823]

@@BarTalkCocktails Cheers amigo. Thank you for the videos. They have taught me a lot.

[@johnnyboy1586]

You sir are truly intertaining , really enjoyed this! Regard from New Zealand

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks for tuning in. Cheers

[@gebronthomasson6960]

I took your advice about trying the 3 Martini lunch…my boss was not so much so…I gave him your name I don’t know but I’d be expecting a call soon--lol thanks for the videos..informative yet simple and to the point..just enough banter

[@BarTalkCocktails]

I’ll be ready for the call! Ha

[@OZ_Blades]

My preferred Martini is 2oz. Ford's Gin, 1oz of dry vermouth, 2 dashes orange bitters, and a lemon twist. Stirred.

[@yearginclarke]

Sounds pretty good

[@gazthewoodsman6483]

Had to smile, back in .. "those days", I started a new job (in Australia, Brisbane). The last day of my first week was an eye opener. Friday was liquid lunch day, primarily funded by the owner and manager, so we all shanks's ponied it to the nearby bar for .. "lunch". A few (too many) rounds later, imagine my shock when we had to go back to .. "work" to .. round off the week - and they were serious!!. Bugger me, I was already glowing :)

[@BarTalkCocktails]

😆 thanks for sharing!

[@astcal]

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.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Sounds great!

[@BSimon-bu1kx]

Great video as always! I love your positivity and energy. keep it up!!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks Simon! Cheers

[@k4r1os]

Great video! Thank you! Educational, fun, and straight to the point! 🍸

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@adisaksuwan6267]

OMG your glass is incredible

[@dripbartend6545]

I love Him, He's Great!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks!

[@Gunzee]

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.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

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!

[@robcarr1012]

I love a good martini, and I never knew about the shaken vs stirred.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks for tuning in Rob. Cheers

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I LIKE Dolin vermouth. In many states, it is difficult to source.

[@petmycat2720]

MOUTHWATERING Goodness.

[@Snerkadoodle]

This channel is freaking amazing and i have no idea why i havent found it until now =) i just made a dirty Martini and its delightful

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Glad you found me! Cheers

[@darkcloud9581]

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..........

[@brocktonma.1816]

Beefeater Gin, touch of vermouth and blue cheese stuffed olives😉

[@its1110]

Boodles w/ Noilly-Prat Original Dry -- 3:1, a few shakes of Regan's N° 6, stir well, up, lemon twist. N-P Extra Dry or Dolin are perfectly acceptable. The olives go on a Ritz, with hard salami and Gruyere cheese, as finger food. A bit of red radish, perhaps.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Sounds like afternoon delight to me. Your choice of Boodles is a good one. It's silky smooth, I think it would make an ideal companion to those tasty snacks you described. Good one Agent 1110. Cheers!

[@johnwallace2319]

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.

[@piotrszczepankiewicz4744]

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!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

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.

[@stefanopassiglia]

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.

[@stephaned8354]

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

[@its1110]

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.

[@harrydootson52]

@@stefanopassiglia why not just drink vodka n water then lol

[@699669king]

Honest Question. Your response would mean a lot to me. What if you combined the two recipes? And a side question.....adding in a cocktail onion ...would it do justice to either of the two recipes? Or perhaps the combining of both recipes?

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Personally, I think combining gin and vodka to make a martini would taste great! You'd get the complex botanical flavours from the gin, and a viscous texture from the vodka with an overall hint of sweetness in the aftertaste. I think the best choice of vodka would be to use a grain vodka, over a potato vodka. Using a grain vodka would blend in without imparting a taste of its own, meaning that the vermouth notes in your martini will come through a little bit clearer. As for the onions... I say, Go For It! Mind you, you've gotta like onions. I think they're a marvelous addition, but that's just me and certainly not to everyone's palate. Cheers!

[@699669king]

@@BarTalkCocktails WOW !! Exactly what I wanted to know! I agree on what you say. Thank you for responding on a topic that is personally important to me. And thank you sincerely for having a Master Bar Tender video made available to us all. You paved the road. Tested every combination. And have a vast and encyclopedic knowledge of your craft.Wrapped in precision movements, and humor. Truly one of my favorite channels. And to think I am a new sub. In closing CHEERS ! ;-)

[@SebTempt]

Great Video Bruce! Keep it going!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

You got it! Cheers!

[@davidscotte9319]

Just clapping in front of the screen. You're the man!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks David!

[@abetong214]

very enjoyable episode -- informative, fun, and classy.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks Abe. Cheers

[@icywindow458]

Great vid. You look like you are having the time of your life. I enjoy the histories you share. Very cool!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

It’s a fun gig!

[@whiskeylino5669]

People go to bars for bartenders like this man right here

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Ah thanks 😊

[@WastedEd]

This guy is the best!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

He sure is. Ha! Cheers!

[@Marianski91]

that stiring was like mixing a soup :D :D :D

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Gotta stir it good! Ha

[@apeiron1984]

this guy knows his stuff.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

He sure does. Ha

[@abchappell01]

This video presentation was awesome! I especially enjoyed the historical perspective that you shared. It is time for me to subscribe 😊

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Much appreciated! Enjoy

[@bernieriegger7447]

Awesome video. Thanks

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Glad you liked it!

[@joemartra4825]

Those there are two beautiful Martini's Bruce! Also love your new mixing glass!!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks Joe! Glad to see you’re still tuning in. Lots more on the way. Cheers, have a great weekend.

[@jayvalentine2046]

Awesome been waiting for this one

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Glad to see you’re still with me bud! Have a great weekend, cheers!

[@shirvy]

I really like this guy 🤣🤣😁😁💯💯💯

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Awe thanks.

[@donreyes2352]

I recently discovered your videos and each one puts a smile on my face and also gets me hankering for a new cocktail! Great job! :-)

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Hey thanks! Keep checking back lots more on the way. Cheers

[@billcolbynewton]

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!

[@hightreason]

i second this - it would be really interesting to see the variations he suggests too

[@BarTalkCocktails]

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!

[@christinecamley]

Love your style, and your interest in the history of cocktails!! Oh I love the Gin Mare!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Happy to see you’ve been bingeing on some of my episodes 😊

[@christinecamley]

@@BarTalkCocktails I still am!

[@BigBig5]

I know this is old, but my favorite Martini variation is a perfect martini with the sweet vermouth switched out with Campari.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

😋

[@STVG71]

Like the info behind the drinks in your videos. I haven't had a Martini in several years so I'll have to fix that this weekend! Subscribed!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks for subscribing! Hope you enjoy the channel. Plenty more on the way. Cheers!

[@beardanatomy7123]

I recently just started making martinis I used tanqueray gin which I did not like I thought the the Juniper taste was too strong for my liking. What would be a good gin with less juniper taste? I've heard the Plymouth is a good gin. Do you have recommendations.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

You might try Aviation American Gin. It’s lightly floral and features a softer juniper profile. Hendricks might be a good choice too because it's a silky, vegetal gin where the juniper is far in the background. And yes, Plymouth gin might be a good choice for you. It tastes like London Dry but is a bit sweeter and earthier with a softened juniper flavour. Collective Arts produces an Artisinal Dry Gin that is not too juniper-forward. They also make a Rhubarb & Hibiscus Gin that's very tasty with citrus and ginger notes. It has a tart, refreshing finish. Good luck on finding that gin that fits your palate. Cheers!

[@beardanatomy7123]

@@BarTalkCocktails Thanks for the feedback. Keep up the great work with your videos.

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Great video

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nukliozz]

Ever tried the Luis Buñuel Martini? He had a very specific way of making it. In his book “My Last Breath” he talks about it a lot.

[@BarTalkCocktails]

I've never tried a Luis Buñuel Martini, but the addition of a faint taste of Angostura bitters sounds right up my alley. I'll have to give it a go. Cheers, Rrah.

[@markstengel7680]

Hi Guy, To me a Martini tastes like Zippo or Ronson Lighter Fluid. Enjoyed Much🍸🎅🎄👍

[@carolyngordin6091]

THE DOCTOR OF MARS MAN GREATEST EVER

[@bob___]

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.

[@alexsmith4374]

i like this guy

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks! Stay tuned lots more on the way!

[@weeverob]

if you opt for the olive do you omit the lemon?

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Usually, it's olives or lemon, not both. But, that doesn't mean you can't use a twist of lemon along with one or two pimento-stuffed olives. They pair together in cooking, why not in cocktails? Dare to be different. Cheers!

[@Sol88K]

My friend you inspire me to be the best bartender I can be

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thank you for your comment! Keep checking back, cheers!

[@Tanakun09]

Great video, with history notes. Say did you do a video variation on the Manhattan. I'm currently planning to make one of those at home

[@BarTalkCocktails]

I only mentioned variations to the Manhattan in episode #1 but never actually did a show on those variations. As you may or may not know, I love my Manhattans and they've become a favourite of mine especially when I'm doing my laundry. Ha! I have in the past though, experimented with subbing out the sweet vermouth with a variety of specialty syrups and let me tell you, they are some of the most interesting tastes I've experienced. I may just have to revisit the Manhattan with some offbeat innovations in the future. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@RedRose920]

If this gentleman was my bartender I'd never go to any other bar!

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Awe shucks 😊

[@TheLushikuFamily]

Absolute nutter! Like myself, LOVE IT :D

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Meh I’ve been called worse. Ha!

[@joselaparra6000]

What about the martini bottle you have on your left? is it good?

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Martini Rosso is a vermouth with aromas and flavours of baking spices, herbs and orange. It's sweet with a good balance. I like it. Cheers!

[@potdog1000]

please, please , please forgive me but being English I have at the ripe old age of 68 just started on cocktails & I have tried quite a few of your cocktails & by & large loved them. HOWEVER I & my stepson, Mark found this martini too strong so we added a splash of tonic to it ALA dry martini tonic if you like. sorry if it causes any offence but we prefer it this way

[@BarTalkCocktails]

No offence taken. What matters is making a cocktail that you enjoy. Cheers! And thanks for watching :)

[@potdog1000]

@@BarTalkCocktails thank you &BTW your podcasts are really entertaining as well as informative

[@ivarhakuse8572]

Which olives do you use? Are they a special variety?

[@BarTalkCocktails]

As far as olives are concerned, the pimiento-stuffed Spanish Queen Olive is a standard for martinis. They’re firm, meaty and have a bold taste. I'll often use those ones. However, there are countless olive varieties I've tried and it's worth experimenting to find the olives you like best. Cheers!

[@kuhnhan]

@@BarTalkCocktails That's what I use. I find that the standard brand at any grocery store works just fine for me. I tried the more expensive and fancy brand and it didn't add anything extra to the drink.

[@liz8343]

Everybody’s favorite bartender

[@BarTalkCocktails]

☺️😉

[@kennethnaquin8310]

Hey Bruce how do you make bitters and a good manhattan thanks a fan

[@BarTalkCocktails]

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.

[@luisreygadas592]

Wonderful video congratulations i like very much

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Thanks Luis!

[@deano771]

Love it cant wait try a bruce 🍸

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Let me know if ya like it buddy. Cheers

[@deano771]

BarTalk&Cocktails absolutely buddy

[@DylanFieldFilms]

this man makes love to martinis

[@BarTalkCocktails]

Ha. Thanks for watching.

[@flyingmedic]

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)

[@BarTalkCocktails]

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!

[@flyingmedic]

@@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:-)

[@BarTalkCocktails]

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!