How To Make The Perfect Martini

[@tirebiter4009]

About 25 years ago, we had a neighbor over for drinks. She asked for a martini. I had never made one before. I have been a long time fan of Tom Lehrer, and remembered his song titled "Bright College Days", which ends with a football cheer that goes "Hearts full of youth. Hearts full of truth. Six parts gin to one part vermouth". The neighbor said it was the best martini she had ever had.

[@kennychua2704]

your glass is chilled, the martini is chilled, everyone is chilled now at home after 12 years.

[@ashleykorons5871]

What were you smoking?

[@orlandoderuijter13]

13 years for me

[@ConsensusX]

16 years later and I'm chill af

[@dirtycommtroop]

Im turning 30 in a month and its amazing how much my taste buds have changed over the years. A vodka martini with 3 olives is the most delicious cocktail ive ever had. The olives are absolutely required for me. The flavors just work together so well. I eat an olive after every few sips until the drink is finished.

[@howdini]

Aren't they delicious!

[@joemamma137]

Derek K Get some gin. I use Bombay. Don’t just switch, rotate. I thought a vodka martini was great. Then I did some research and found out it’s supposed to be gin. I tried it and thought it was nasty. But I couldn’t throw $40 worth of gin away. I would make a martini most days while I prepared dinner. I started making 2 or 3 vodkas for each (nasty) gin. Then 50/50. Next thing I new, the gin was bursting with flavor and the vodka seemed tasteless. It took less than a month. Now, a vodka martini is almost unthinkable. And try cocktail onions instead of olives. Cheers. I’m literally drinking a 2-1 gin martini with onions in my left hand as I type on my phone with my right.

[@iainrobb2076]

I forego superstition and just put four in. I muddle them first. Olives soaked in gin and vermouth, when you eat them at the end, are utterly delightful.

[@iainrobb2076]

@@joemamma137 Tanqueray is great for martinis also. The best vermouth, as everyone says, is French, but at a three to one gin to vermouth ratio, Tanqueray goes perfectly wih Martini Extra Dry.

[@strafrag1]

Thanks. One Martini is great, two is the most. Three, under the table, four under the host.

[@damarisdiaz7128]

Look like you have alot of experience whit martini

[@DGA2000]

Dorothy Parker is alive and well... 🤣

[@lisamcallister6534]

From are you being served

[@kuhnhan]

@@DGA2000 Thank you for giving credit where credit is due.

[@nicklonergan6124]

youre gonna like this extremely... extremely well

[@LJV3NOM]

Ikr!!

[@CaptainInsano420]

Found this comment as he said it.. Wow

[@johnlocke4695]

@@CaptainInsano420 same here

[@TheIhredpower]

It is nice to see someone who agrees that Vermouth is supposed to actually be IN a Martini. Thanks for a great video on this classic that is and always will be my favorite cocktail.

[@kuhnhan]

True,without vermouth, it's just a glass of chilled gin. That's like pouring tequila into a glass, adding nothing else, and then calling it a margarita.

[@vinodjames6312]

You're supposed to chill the glass with ice and water BEFORE you start mixing the martini, otherwise it barely gets cold at all

[@jimgallagher5902]

Perhaps, but have you heard of putting the ice right in the martini? If you put 2-3 cubes in, it makes the drink quite cold, and if it gets warm before you drink it all (as the glass will be too) you just slide a piece of ice in the drink, REMOVING IT after a small sip shows it is cold again.

[@datguy9408]

True, I learned that mistake after I made my first martini today.

[@iainrobb2076]

I just put mine in the freezer for an hour before I start mixing, and do the same thing for the gin. Of course, you should still mix the martini in a glass filled with ice and strain it anyway, because even if the extra cold might seem redundant, the slight dilution improves the smoothness of the alcohol.

[@timothywartim1078]

Hi allan this is the best recipe I ever met. I woke up 2 days after drinking 6 glasses of your recipe. Your the best dude.

[@morbidconsperacy5096]

How was your head aftet that?

[@AmyTurman]

The question "Shaken or Stirred" is a question for the ages. I think that it's definitely important to shake it so the ice melts a little bit and the martini becomes smoother. I've heard of some really cool sounding basic martinis. This one article that I read suggested rubbing anchovies around the rim of the glass. That guy really knows what he's talking about. I can see that working with the flavor of the olives.

[@danielferrer9464]

all you have to do is stir more

[@howdini]

A lot of people do like the citrus twist as well. Thanks for watching! ;)

[@jimgallagher5902]

Yep, and, after using olives for a LONG TIME, my Dad went to an orange or lemon peel, and he liked those as well.

[@howdini]

By all means, give this a try with the olives! Let us know how it turns out! ;)

[@rexkeyes4048]

July 5, 2015 This video is great. There are two types of martini drinkers, gin (the old style) and vodka ( the new generation). I applaude them both because it is the ambiance of making and drinking a maritini that no other drink can compare. Whether on a sailboat, or on a Greek island in the Carribean or at a local bar listening to music, sipping a martini brings a certain appreciation of your environment that is unique. I am a local writer in Monterey County, Calif. and have traveled halfway around the world and say to you martini drinkers you are a special group that enjoys life for those that drink in moderation.

[@mde3370]

a Greek Island in the Caribbean? ummmmm...

[@howdini]

Hi rosymtz, Using Vermouth or not using Vermouth, using sweet or dry, all comes down to personal taste. The best thing to do is try it each way to see which you prefer. Thanks for watching! Howdini

[@barbaragwen129]

I love how under every drink video on KZbin, there are tons of comments complaining about it. Wake up people! There is no one absolute right way to make a drink! Get over yourselves and just be open to different ideas.

[@krasimirdimitrov7252]

You're right Barbara there are the rules to make the coctails but nothing isn't definitive above all at home we can get deifferents ideas

[@IvanPopov]

So lets not disappoint you here, Barbara. :) What he makes is the Classic or Dry Martini. The Perfect Martini has a slightly different recipe in terms of ingredients - equal parts dry and sweet vermouth and a bit less gin. Beyond that tiny (but still significant) inaccuracy, he's making the cocktail pretty neat and I like his variant of garnish. I would definitelly sip it with pleasure. Cheers!

[@IvanPopov]

***** Yes it is, but it becomes a bit messy, when there is the droadly accepted term "prefect". If you're professional, you mut abide the standards, even if they're not a written low.

[@nobodyisperfect465]

wake up peepel. for what?

[@wishingW3L]

Barbara Gwen no

[@howdini]

We totally know what you mean! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to leave a comment! ;)

[@KonElKent]

@ProjectJake5 Shaking "bruises" the gin. It introduces little bubbles that disrupt the flavor (hence a shaken martini is cloudier). If you are just looking to get hammered, go for it, but to really enjoy a gin martini it should be gently stirred.

[@TheMKEWERBY]

Alan, i’m actually having one right now with my lunch. And you’re right, it DOES have a very crisp, refreshing flavor! Thank you for this video! Although, Albeit, I’m having it was an orange peel garnish, not lemon. But still a wonderful recipe.

[@MrAlexanderleigh]

finally a simple, fresh, perfect martini video..... sippin time

[@irem0727]

U still alive

[@shuboy05]

If you ever get a chance to visit a BevMo store, they always have a stand loaded with sampler bottles like what you might see in a hotel mini-bar (but much cheaper). Not only is the selection quite expansive but they also carry mini bottles of top shelf varieties. Its a great way to broaden your horizons without breaking your wallet.

[@torontodnb]

This is *THE BEST* Bartending video I have seen on KZbin so far.

[@pjsamith]

Excellent video-really enjoyed the presentation. And the drink was superb-I'd never had a martini and now I am a fan. Thanks Mr. Katz!

[@DanDanTheBassman]

@KonElKent One last note is that I've found that combining the ingredients in a separate mixing glass, swirling, and then gently pouring into an ice-filled mixing glass results in a more uniform cocktail. Thoughts?

[@mariortiz9765]

Yeah it’s mixed well that way, so I think it would help

[@jordanaug81]

Bring the real martini back. A martini is not a glass of chilled vodka with olives in it!

[@kuhnhan]

Amen to that! A martini is a gin drink. If you don't like gin, then you don't like martinis. Once you substitute all the ingredients in a cocktail, it ceases to be that cocktail.

[@H.C.Q.]

@@kuhnhan Yep! Gin is my favorite liquor. Love gin & tonics and love dry martinis. The lemon twist was also a nice touch.

[@changgooey]

this is prob the first guy on youtube that knows how to make a drink and the history behind it

[@funkydankspliff]

3:19 "now with just a little bit off ice" *pours one* *pours more* *pours a whole bunch*

[@funnyclipsofficial7651]

Are you alive ?

[@funkydankspliff]

Funny clips official yup still here baby

[@GuruTaurian]

why do you need 3 jiggers? and why you didn't chill the glass first prior to making the martini?

[@nathantrout2234]

Why does he need to use two glasses?

[@scottgreen424]

Asa bartender, my first step is to chill the glass, the guy in this clip expressed the importance of having a chilled glass so I have no idea why he did it last. 1. Chill your glass 2. Make your drink 3. Serve. To me that just makes sense as your glass will chill while you’re mixing. Having your mix sit there while your waiting for the glass to chill is only gonna further dilute it which defeat the purpose of not shaking it anyway.

[@LP-gs3xj]

By far and away my favorite drink. You can have so much fun with a bunch of variations. I have even had a chocolate martini.

[@howdini]

Thanks for watching and enjoy, Mate! ;)

[@tomjens2046]

gin + vermuth is the only and main martini recipe. How do you mean by people being surprised that you use vermuth? What are they using instead? it is like saying people are surprised of you using coke in cuba libre...

[@MrTomasDUDA]

He is talking about amount of vermuth. Some people put just one drop or rinse the glass with it and then they dump it.

[@kuhnhan]

Tom jens is correct, no vermouth equals no martini. Just a shot of gin in a glass with an olive. As for vodka, not really a martini, but at least not just a generic sweet drink poured into a martini and then called a martini.

[@Lmarcanov1978]

Most American bartenders will look funny when you ask for a Cuba Libre......they only know Captain Coke!!!......and don't even go into the Angostura bitters!!!!

[@Ashamedofmypast]

The vesper martini is quite popular now days.

[@howdini]

WOW! You know your vermouth/martini's. Thanks for chiming in with that info! :)

[@robertocalderonabogado1427]

This video shows how to make a classic Martini. A perfect Martini mixes dry and sweet Vermouth.

[@theLaraCroftTV]

this guy is my best friend i swear thank you man !!!

[@exotictrousers]

great video, just wondering how much of a difference would it make to use sweet vermouth as opposed to dry?

[@howdini]

Hope you give it a try! ;)

[@fenris91]

Basically, the exact opposite of how James Bond has his. This looks mighty tasty so I'm glad I watched this.

[@catmom1322]

I've tried all the high-dollar gins: Tanqueray, etc, but I always come back to Gilbeys. It has a strong juniper berry flavor that I like. I guess I'm really gauche because I like a wee bit of ice in my glass, too.

[@lenjames]

I love bartenders....the simple made to be more complex.....and I love every minute sitting at the bar watching.....passion of mixing drinks makes the drink so much better!

[@coffeecrow]

with vermouth "dry" means it's made with white wine and is mixed with clear liquors. A sweet vermouth is made with red wine and mixed with dark liquors. a twists is a wedge of citrus most usually lemon or lime

[@howdini]

Thanks for watching and chiming in with your suggestion and reasoning, we appreciate it! ;)

[@IvanPopov]

As far as I know 'Perfect Martini' (or any cocktail prefixed as 'Perfect') is the combination of the base spirit (gin most often) with equal parts of dry and sweet vermouth. So the title maybe means 'perfect Classic Martini', or 'perfect Dry Martini'?

[@Ashamedofmypast]

Ya I was like dude that's a classic or wet martini not a perfect martini.

[@schubbel]

@@Ashamedofmypast well its definitly not wet with that low of a vermouth to gin ratio. I'd call it a dry martini.

[@howdini]

Not really sure...It is rather up to personal preference. If you give it a try please let us know. Thanks for watching! :)

[@Ace_Hunter_lives]

Hah! "A combination of vodka and no vermouth"....also known as a shot of chilled vodka in a martini glass. Good call on the Plymouth - it's my absolute favorite in a martini. I also use 3/4 oz of vermouth (Dolin preferred) to 2.5 of gin. However, why you not chill the glass first? It's a simple step that will get your glass more chilled. Also, thank you for including the lemon twist, which is what was originally used more commonly in pre-Prohibition martinis. I hate olives in a martini.

[@LSSYLondon]

I confess... A Simple Favor brought me here. Now I need to listen to French pop.

[@howdini]

Might want to pop some pop corn and get a drink since you are in for a video marathon! ;)

[@GoHawks4]

JB meaning the Scotch? Top shelf Scotch suggestions could go on for days.

[@schinsky6833]

what temperature need the liquers to have? I dont know if they have to be chilled or not.

[@dayoneshemuyl9464]

When he said "what am I doing with all that vermouth", I died. Less than a tablespoon. Lol

[@criskity]

Well done. I get tired of those who want little or no vermouth in their martinis. That's not a martini; that's just cold gin. Your 5:1 ratio is ideal.

[@shuboy05]

Now that sounds like an intriguing variation on the Dirty Martini (mixing a bit of the olive brine/juice into the martini).

[@MiguelGarcia-rv3nj]

Thank you Happy new year 2023

[@shuboy05]

But doesn't shaking mix the ingredients more or is it about the same with stirring?

[@TravelWithMeVlogs]

Liked your video because you were detailed in everything you used Vermouth flavour and swirl of the spool, now I can answer anyone why the spoon is twisted.

[@SuperTugz]

@Pyroshen Yeah it's only becasue of his explanation that eats the time away...normally he would stir for about 30 seconds, then strain it into the glass quickly.

[@chinkyspice007]

@iknowadirtyword4ever Cocktails containing gin are usually stirred so as to not "bruise" the gin. Vodka martinis are shaken as this is not an issue.

[@TanStallion25Tre]

What brand or type of gin is best? I’m new to gin flavor. While we at it, what brand of vermouth is decent? Couldn’t read out the label

[@johnmurphy8189]

Allen Katz you crushed it!!!!

[@wolfyener]

Man put some info in graphics for proportions and such.. but Katz seems legit. thanks guys.

[@joel25761]

he's right vodka gives a vodkatini,true dry martini use gin and is so much tastier(in my opinion).you could also try a dash of orange bitters in it,specially if you serve with a lemon peel instead of olives,and it adds a little something more to a drink that's quite simple to make...

[@sangitadey6065]

Should we eat the olive ?

[@14freud2]

I am new to gin. I bought some Beefeater, but I recall you describing a "smooth" gin. What are Gordons, Bombay, etc..? Smooth or not?

[@DuttonWebb]

Is it still posh to shake a gin martini or should you only be stirring?

[@Riddarstolphe]

Don't forget the childrens' tears

[@JulieWallis1963]

Is that a real ingredient?

[@Riddarstolphe]

julie Nicholson Can you get cornered in a round room?

[@debrac5840]

+Riddarstolphe II u can get cornered anywhere...its how u talk ur way around it

[@agapesatori8041]

Is that a real ingredient?

[@debrac5840]

I made this 2x. The first time it did not taste very good. The second time was MUCH better. Lesson learned: It is absolutely imperative that you allow some of the ice to melt !

[@howdini]

Let us know how it turns out!

[@howdini]

Glad to hear that! ;)

[@shankpeterman]

How about the orange bitters that are a crucial part of making the drink "properly" (in the classic sense)?

[@markallen4038]

Yes but what are the MEASUREMENTS?

[@quadturbo4]

Good guide to my favorite cocktail.

[@moniquevelez9142]

Who’s here after watching “A Simple Favor”? 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@ijeadatube]

Looool! I thought I was wierd

[@megmondoember9917]

From Serbia after I watched the movie😂

[@Rikaja]

Ahah, learned so much since.

[@jeannieanne1584]

Meee lol

[@alfredflores1278]

Killing them softly got me here lol

[@fuzztubeyou]

good presentation, and youre a very good presenter

[@ArbyGodzilla]

i have a question!! if u dont want the lemon twist in a vesper martini because u prefer olives .... will that ruin the entire drink!!!

[@howdini]

Totally know what you mean! We feel the same way about the Plymouth bottles too. :)

[@howdini]

Thanks for watching and for chiming in! ;)

[@chefdingo]

I really don't like gin, but this is one of my favorite drinks. I like to use grapefruit peel instead of lemon though. Next time I'll use the cucumber gin that i made this summer.

[@YoChoppa_]

Did you type this on a crt monitor computer?

[@rruchigola10]

Best explanation 👍

[@TheAirflame]

how do you make a martini without vermouth and what do you use with vodka if not vermouth(and i prefer gin thats just me).do you mix vodka and gin and say its martini im confused

[@eonseons]

as far as I know the term 'perfect' in a drink means it would include a dash of dry vermouth and a dash of sweet vermouth which I personally think makes a big difference... please correct me if I am wrong

[@frankie519]

awesome! going to try to make all kinds of martinis this weekend :)

[@FourKelvin]

dude you were right about the vermouth! great How-To video!

[@kinkaidglade2388]

Nice presentation

[@mahmoudyusef8756]

what is the electric cocktail 🍹?

[@lcspies]

i use 2 1/4 oz of gin, 3/4 oz of vermouth, and one dash orange bitters, when i make dry and sweet martinis. 2 1/4 oz of gin, 1/2 oz of dry vermouth, 1/2 of sweet vermouth, dash of orange bitters for perfect martinis. I do 3 oz of gin or vodka, with a dry vermouth rinse and olives for a modern martini. Lemon twist for dry and perfect, cherry for sweet.

[@fonesjessica7114]

Is there something you can substitute the Vermouth by?

[@kuhnhan]

You can, but once you do that, it isn't a martini anymore. It's just a drink that isn't a martini poured into a martini glass.

[@Ledmetallicadc]

@heeh2 It depends what you like really. I like Beefeater Gin and it isn't too bad with the cost. Martini & Rossi Extra Dry Vermouth is what I also use. Just experiment, everyone has their own brand that they like the most.

[@HowDyaYouLikeMeNow]

Thanks, mate. I've always thought the martini was too bitter, but I've been using equal parts vermouth and gin. I know, I suck.

[@jimgallagher5902]

No, not at all. Instead you now know how to make a better one.

[@fedaikn]

if you use too much vermouth it gets sort of a raw carrot taste. the hint with the lemon peel is very useful i want to ask about the martini bottles you can find in stores, the MARTINI by Martini&Rossi in Torino. is that going to be used instead of the vermouth or is it actually a readily mixed martini?

[@justinjbutler]

lol at 0:45 . He got caught up in his words and played it off very well.

[@debrac5840]

I think back in the day...that would have tasted...good/different - now we are being inundated with all kinds of sweet drinks...I'm going to give this drink at least 2 more tries before I remove it from the list. Still had the best results making my own Margarita ! Thank you for making the video !!

[@debrac5840]

+Debra C Ok Drink #2...more water...cuts the icky cutting edge of the gin...allows the vermouth to come thru...MUCH better !

[@Korpenhugin]

That is my kind of Martini. :) I prefer the vermouth to just touch the glass but I really can't imagine a Martini without the lemon zest.

[@Masterchoof.]

If you like the sweet Martini, you can see how it's made here kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX6vhIhvi9JghKM

[@RageofPoseidon]

The term "Perfect" is a denotation for half dry vermouth and half sweet vermouth. For example a Perfect Manhattan would be Whiskey (typically rye), dry and sweet vermounth, and bitters.

[@dry509]

What is an example of a soft gin?

[@mynhiensstorage7836]

Done learning. Thank you

[@jibeneyto91]

A "Perfect Martini" is an actual cocktail consisting of equal parts of sweet and dry vermouth and then the amount of gin of your liking. The title of the video should be: How to make the perfect "Dry Martini", to avoid confusion. - There's no need for the second mixing glass (more stuff to wash). Just prepare the mix in the empty glass and then pour the ice into it using the spoon not to splash the drink out of the glass. - Chill the drinking glass before you start mixing the ingredients together. It doesn't make any sense to have the mix ready to pour and just then start chilling the glass. Not only is it time inefficient, you're also letting the ice in the mixing glass water down the cocktail. - The stirring technique looks a bit unprofessional. You're supposed to glide the spoon along the side of the glass; the top of the barspoon shouldn't be moving at all ideally.

[@kamilpoznan6530]

You seem to know, what you're talking about. Any bar experience or just a hobby?

[@astro88purke]

BRAVO

[@haroldvillanueva6136]

is dry martini . is not a perfect martini. perfect martini . Gin , dry v , sweet v

[@Asylum_4]

You can be my bartender anytime.

[@stevenstubby8632]

I want to learn, please.

[@DominicEldiablo]

Lemonchello and Vodka shaken over ice with a squize of Lemon or Lime. Makes a great martini!

[@maryjanaenash6526]

I love gin martinis. I prefer mine slightly dirty. I would like to know the brand of gin and vermouth you used. Thanks.

[@jimgallagher5902]

I sometimes to a dirty one, but most of the time I prefer not to.

[@syedadeelhussain2691]

why they dont add Martini from the trademark bottle? I am confused

[@Vnam72]

@aldoxyzable Gins come in a wide variety of flavours; e.g. Bombay Sapphire is very fragrant with about 10 different spices/flavours mixed in. He's saying other less fragrant gins (which I think he prefers - looks like he's using Plymouth) will change the taste of the Martini.

[@hanspeterpitsch]

Aren't martini-glasses usually smaller..?

[@loboisagod]

I heard somewhere that the original martini had a lot more vermouth in it. The ratio of Gin to vermouth was 3/2. Any comments on that?

[@mthivier]

Wonderful. that's almost exactly how I make 'em (tho I use a shaving of lime instead of lemon). However, I never thought to chill the glasses beforehand. What a great tip! I'm suddenly very thirsty.

[@jimgallagher5902]

Your choice of a shaving of lime sounds intriguing. I'll give it a try with my next martini.