Make the ALBERTO - the summer MARTINI everyone's talking about

[@AndersErickson]

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[@gingerino7915]

Just ordered one, really don't mind ads if they are for cool products. Keep up the neat ones!

[@Hubajube]

Anders, I've heard you can use an Aeropress to clarify drinks. Can you confirm? Can you do a video on it?

[@Asmall722]

How long is this promotion good for?

[@johnmangels7944]

That sip-enabling table-raise was sublime!

[@ReneeJoan]

One thing to remember is that "cocktails" originated with the mixtures people would make to deliver medicines. Gin and tonic, for example, was gin, quinine, sugar, and fizzy water -- a nice, refreshing way to get your anti-malarial medicine. You could say it was a riff off Mary Poppins' dictum, "A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down." So, the Alberto was apparently another formula for delivering quinine -- gin, sherry and cointreau for sweetness, and the Lillet to deliver the quinine (with a spoonful of sugar). And the orange peel to make it look pretty for grown-ups. Another way people would get their medicine was in a "paper" with a ground up "powder" folded up in it. This was an early form of "bitters," since these "powders" were almost always unbearably bitter. So, you had a little alcohol (which grandma would call a "tincture") to dissolve the bitter poweder, something sweet, like a cordial, and some fizzy water, or even just plain "branch water" to dilute the bitterness a bit. Almost all of our older cocktails follow this formula -- alcohol, bitters, wine or juice, diluted with fizzy or water. And sometimes, "just a spoonful of sugar" in the form of "simple syrup." Now, most of our medicines are taken as pills, capsules, or tablets, or injected in order to control the dose more precisely. But that's how "Doctor Mom" used to "dose" the family.

[@Soundpolitic]

You keep telling it like it is to those "tough" guys and their vermouth-less "Martinis," Anders. Keep up the good work!

[@cparks1000000]

I'm very tough. Give me my 2:1 martini with orange bitters stirred, up.

[@TheLancerLife]

The table rise!!!!! Chef's kiss!

[@AndersErickson]

Don't trust myself with a full cocktail glass

[@benslease]

Oh man I'm always here for a martini rant.

[@peatypete67]

I guess you're literally raising the bar! (I'm sure someone said that already.) All right, you've convinced me - I'll make the Alberto tonight.

[@Mr_Quimper]

“We are the cocktail makers, we are the dreamers of dreams.”

[@fxeditor1138]

"We are the cocktail makers; we are the hangers of hangovers.”😁

[@cparks1000000]

​@@fxeditor1138How you doubt our livers.

[@ConnorJaneu]

I always appreciate that you call all of these videos "films" haha. Usually I think it'd come off as pretentious but these are always so well done it just makes me chuckle. Great video as always Anders!

[@1024div]

Glad your back. Bit of bar talk is a welcome pause.

[@torsloke]

This looks amazing! And thank you for the note that Cocchi Americano is closer to Kina Lillet than Lillet Blanc. I have some Cocchi, and I’m looking forward to making a Vesper with it and experiencing one closer to Ian Fleming’s version.

[@ArchIllini]

I love the Christmas Carol reference at the end! I said good day!

[@rustybearden1800]

I think it's Willie Wonka but I may be wrong

[@nicona610]

I just got back from Spain where we did a lovely sherry tasting. Fun to see a cocktail using a fino.

[@chriss3499]

Wow this one is really good! I ended up subbing a bunch cos of what I have in and open but it turned out great - made it with amontillado, tanqueray and dolin blanc with a dash of Regan’s orange

[@MrWhangdoodles]

I hope you had a restful vacation, Anders! Thank you for this recipe, and may your summer be wonderful!

[@mathiashallstrom2716]

Nice that your back from the vacation... looking sharp! and what a drink 😊

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks so much! Great to be back

[@brads4661]

LOL the desk lift... 😂

[@Mr_Quimper]

Literal table flex.

[@aaronellingsen5404]

Back to the bar!

[@patimbarrato5103]

I’m a bartender at a steakhouse and 95% of the “martinis” I make are just vodka up

[@AndersErickson]

People like their vodka. Cheers

[@Sparksnorthern]

Ha, I date a lot and every woman that says martini implies vodka. They always say, "oh no I dont like gin."

[@jwismar11]

I see the same thing. I wonder if folks tried cheap gin when younger and then regretted it?

[@TequilaSheila730]

That's how I like it

[@Mixology_1987]

The Churchill martini 😅with a twist of lemon. I get that one a lot

[@lenekretzsch6565]

We made this tonight (sorry! We are way behind on your videos) and loved it. It's so fresh and balanced and subtly orangey. I'm a big sherry cocktail fan so this was perfect for me but even my partner, not particularly a sherry fan, loved it. We'll be making this again soon.

[@jeremybradder8112]

I'll be doing some science tonight. By the way, your table is awesome.

[@Mikkokosmos]

Never heard of this one. Gotta try to make one

[@greatdratva]

Hey Anders! As always, thanks for amazing video on classic cocktail, Im going to be little honest with you, Ive learned so much from your channel for past 4 years, it helped me super much especially on fun facts and history about classic cocktails, and I would say that definietly partly thanks to this part of the learning i managed to get to one of the top 100, and Im brand ambassador for one of I would say quite nice brands, even tho my view on drinks and cocktails shaped quite a lot, your drinks still look absolutly stunning, I love the idea of peel being on the top of the glass (for all the good things that it helps, aroma, the oils are keep going to the dring etc.) just one thing i cant get out of my mind maan, is the toothpick, you make amazing drinks, with amazing and balanced proportions, isnt it a little bit shame that you garnish it with a toothpick? i mean you can buy any nice metal "toothpicks" that looks stunning for just couple bucks! Please do not take it as hate or something, i love your videos! just a point i had to make! keep up

[@jschoenack]

TO THE BAR!➡️🥃

[@christinecamley]

Love this riff!! I’m big into single malt scotch these days - neat - but I love a good dry Martini or a riff!! Hope you guys are well!!

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers Christine! Hope you're enjoying your summer. Have a great weekend!

[@christinecamley]

@@AndersErickson I am! Thanks Anders!! 🙂

[@apeacebone6499]

I made this tonight after a rough couple days and WOW, what a crazy combination of flavors. Something about the orange and the bitter quinine are making my brain go... chocolate???? It's rad. This is going straight into my little book of favorite cocktails.

[@Bigbopper01]

LOVE the bar spoon microphone!

[@edhorton2766]

You are right about the vermouth. Lots of people store it in a liquor cabinet for who knows how long. It does NOT last like booze, it's more like in the 18% alcohol range. It needs storing in the fridge. Also stepping up from the usual vermouth suspects to something like Dolin's can make a big difference (imo, significant). There is a 375 ml bottle version, nice if you aren't planning on using it up quickly. Anders, how long do you expect properly stored vermouth to last. And thx for moving me up to Dolin's and better martinis.

[@KeithGrant]

I would love a video giving an overview of sherry in general. I've been mixing drinks for years and have a huge, well-stocked bar, but I know next to nothing about sherry - what to look for, different types, does it keep like liquors or go bad like vermouth (you mentioned this, and I suspected as much, but wasn't sure), etc

[@AndersErickson]

Noted. A great idea

[@CathyGautama]

Oh yes I would a video on sherry and some cocktails with sherry!

[@clairemills9684]

Ditto!

[@petermhz]

@@AndersErickson Maybe sherry AND port as vermouth-like mixers? And which sherries and ports should you have on hand?

[@mgs2sazoe]

This table is amazing! More info plz! Not to dwarf on the booz just I didn't realize you can adjust the table height with this nice wood pattern.

[@BlackHutP]

love Youre video, thanks for being here ❤

[@nikkibrown9936]

I'm looking forward to trying this Martini! Thanks for the tips on refrigeration...idk if the sherry is in the fridge 🤔 Love the aero press. I've had one for a while, but use a reusable filter. Where did you get your shirt?

[@robmichaels4728]

I love a Alaska Martini, so this seems perfect to try. I love that Martini glass, as well as the perfect wash line. So many glasses are like 9 oz and look half full. Which ones are these?

[@deliveranzfc4834]

Welcome back Anders, hope you had a nice break. I love the idea of a salty Fino in a Martini, will try this out. I think I heard Oz laughing when you raised the bar 😂, I made a French Blonde last night (apparently Taylor Swift’s favorite cocktail) I don’t have Lillet but used cocchi americano, it was really incredible, would love to see your riff on it Anders.

[@guyrich6467]

looks lovely. I'll try it this weekend

[@readesmith7687]

That simple looks FANTASTIC 🍸

[@djweso]

Wait...the kicker was amazing!

[@brokenrecord3523]

I love watching these videos and then see what i can substitute. Fino : Amontillado, Cocchi Americano : Lillet Blanc with a couple drops of a cinchona tincture, Martin Miller : East Side (Toledo) gin, Cointreau : Gran Gala. Mine is very smooth, sweet-citrus, nice mix of flavors, but mabe a little too sweet. Next time, PF Dry Curaçao. Thanks

[@lisap8411]

Have you considered also adding in a bit of Regan's Orange Bitters?

[@JstnMoyer]

Wow the tip about replacements for Kina Lillet is really healpful. Would the same apply to the Vesper Martini?

[@fallenphoenix13]

Hey Anders, perhaps a silly question--but you mention the Cocchi Americano as providing bitterness. For the life of me, I've not been able to grasp why I would want bitter in my drink (because bitter is... bitter). Do you have any recommendations for cocktails to develop my palate and open up new drinks to try?

[@Trasselkalle]

Unexpected! I need to speak with my tin can phone operator, as I did not see this one coming. Nice one, Anders!

[@Mikeandcris91]

Anders, I need your advice!! I've been the bartender at our football tailgates for the last 5 years. We get crowds ranging from 100 to 300 people. I'm always looking for a new, fresh, cocktail that can be made in large batches (ie. made a day ahead and then just add alcohol as it's served.) We have morning tailgates (10 to 12:30) and afternoon tailgates (3:00 to 6:00) throughout the season. First game is the last Saturday in August. Thanks my friend.

[@spencerhardy]

Check out the Batch Cocktails book by Maggie Hoffman

[@ericwinter4513]

This looks great! I only have amontillado on hand. Maybe do .75 each Cocchi Americano and amontillado?

[@SirZorgulon]

A delightful video, and a lovely looking drink!

[@kellysalyer1972]

My personal after work martini is 2oz Vodka, 1oz London Dry Gin, 2oz Dry white Vermouth, a cocktail spoon of olive brine, all into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 20 seconds, and double strain into an chilled cocktail glass or coffee mug capable of holding 8oz. Add 2 olives on a skewer and enjoy. With dilution from the ice you get a 6-7oz martini. I also swap cocktail onions for the olives sometimes. I also sub half of the vermouth with Dubonnet for a fruitier drink: if I do that I sub a bar spoon of Cointreau for the brine and ditch the olives as I don't like the way they pair with the Dubonnet.

[@petermhz]

I would immediately fall asleep after drinking so much booze.

[@kellysalyer1972]

@petermhz it's effectively just 2 martinis. You can just share it with another person since then it would be a 3-3.5 Oz martini for each of you.

[@TKGentryArt]

Off topic from this vid but had to share. Just placed an order for your grenadine! Cannot wait to try it!! Cheers!

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers! Hope you enjoy it!

[@TKGentryArt]

@@AndersErickson Just got it in. It is delicious! Such a rich wonderfully dark flavor. Cannot wait to use it in a cocktail tonight!

[@tombrown1898]

I'm a long-standing (mostly) Martini aficianado. After too many, I'm not standing. But, that aside, this is a really interesting drink, and one I'd like to try. The shot of you raising the table to your lips, reminds me of Paul Newman in "The Verdict" unable to handle a single-rocks glass of Bushmill's, and bendind down to slurp it to a more forgiving level. 9:14

[@MichaelDinsmore]

I need to change my drink-making bar to a standup desk that can move up! It was a James Bond move to make it so suave to get that first drink without needing to bend over too much!

[@scorpiorysing]

I'm a big fan of the Vesper and Gibson, but this seems right up my alley, too. Gonna give it a try.

[@AvIxVeGa1]

Mic on the barspoon! Legend! 😂

[@plaguetree5067]

I am a fan of the Martinez that you made. Its my summer cocktail. i am excited to try this one and see how it fits in.

[@jeffthebagpiper681]

The only ingredient I had was the gin. So i had to go to my favorite bar to try this. The bartender decided to try it too. He loved it.

[@markroper9269]

Gin martinis, especially Tanqueray 10, are more floral. For those, no vermouth or olives and just a lemon twist. Vodka martinis I always use vermouth. If I make one for someone else, I make it the way they want it. Stand up desk for the win!! LOL

[@gordonweir7953]

Love the Shirt Dude

[@JamesMartinWindsor]

the Anderto! i upped the gin a quarter and dialed back the sherry. thanks for the another gem

[@ZwienerZ]

Sounds great!

[@markadams8539]

Had dry curaçao handy instead of Cointreau. Came out yummy. Also used Japanese gin.. Etsu

[@ewiken5529]

Oh.. getting that aeropress money now! Heck yeah!

[@frann.8879]

Hi Anders….I always like hearing about the history of a drink but don’t mind that there was not much to find on this one…you were just so excited to get “TO THE BAR”!😁."….you were missed, and yes you look refreshed😁…I’m not familiar with this drink, it looks amazing 👌👌👌….have a wonderful weekend and as always “CHEERS!”🍸🍸❤️❤️

[@mathpooter]

Always appreciate your videos...would you be able to review a blast from the 80's-90's...? the russian quaalude. I see the recipes now have cream or half and half added, which I don't remember from that time. Additionally, the recipe I recall was equal parts vodka, Kahlua, Bailey's, and rim it with Frangellica. (not equal parts including Frangellica). I often added a touch more vodka than the recipe called for... So where did this drink come from? A different take on the White Russian? It really is like adult chocolate milk. Thanks

[@richmosley2519]

That does look like a fun one. Cheers, and enjoy the weekend!

[@joestellwagon2122]

Excellent as always. Good day. 😅

[@TheMarkGross]

On the subject of Cointreau. In standard Martinis I swap out Orange Bitters dash for a dash of Cointreau. I like it better. Is that something that others do?

[@Garrettero]

Looks great---- how long will Sherry survive in the fridge?

[@DapumaAZ]

Miller gin plays well with orange

[@Singerhoff]

It sounds like a realy nice Cocktail to me! Today in the Evening, I‘ll give it a try! I don’t have a Fino right now, but a realy bonedry Amontillado Esquadrilla from Lustau! I‘m lookin’ forward, if it is a tasty one, that way! But I think, you could replace the Cocchi for a good white Vermouth! I once had a Bottle of that Stuff, but I never tastet any Kind of Bitterniss inside! Its like a realy sweet, white Vermouth. Just my Point of view!

[@ReneeJoan]

I'm with you, Anders. A "Martini" is NOT just a glass of vodka. It requires the florals and botanicals that make a glass of ethyl alcohol into a glass of gin, and please, please, PLEASE -- at bare minimum, whisper the word "Vermouth" across the empty glass. Some people rinse the glass with Vermouth. I actually like a respectable amount of Vermouth in my Martini. The botanicals in the gin, the sweetness of the Vermouth, the citrus-y essence of the lemon -- it makes an INTERESTING drink. A plain glass of vodka is simply a cypher -- clear, tasteless, odorless, devoid of any character or personality whatsoever. Just that horrible kick in your head and gut the next day when your "cute, dear, beloved little water" bites your @$$. How is that defined as either "fun" OR "manly"?

[@iancryar6431]

One the topic of the aero press my travel coffee cup can double as a travel tea cup due to the useful tea bag hook in the travel cup

[@iancryar6431]

I enjoy good martinis thus I must make this one!

[@chrisclark9209]

Nothing like sipping your martini Freya style.

[@maplebacon2724]

This reminds me of another cocktail called Eventide. - 1.5 oz Gin - 1.5 oz Cocchi - 2 dashes orange bitters (I like going up to 4 dashes)

[@AndersErickson]

Love it. Cheers

[@michaelwalsh683]

Last summer I was making Fords and I ran out of Benedictine, so I subbed in Cointreau. Maybe I was making a riff on the Alberto? I can say that adding Cointreau or Benedictine to a wet martini makes the martini palatable. Need to get some ccochi americano!

[@srtrujillo]

What's the closing track at the end of the video, Andy? Love it!

[@srtrujillo]

Anyone?

[@cramaeke]

First like! I love a martini in the summer so this sounds right up my alley 🍸

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers, Chris! Hope you're having a great summer!

[@plinger1]

Off the subject of cocktails, where did you get that shirt?

[@Kang2112]

Oz's hands were the best part lol. Oh and I'm going to make this.

[@bdcooper5855]

YUM! That is a good drink!

[@tnykuuh]

could I use a curacao instead of cointreau?

[@rodmund83]

Anders you've done it again! I was intending on making a vesper this evening and I happen to have a bottle of Sacred English Amber Vermouth in my fridge which is a backward engineered kina lillet. I only have an oloroso sherry but oh well!! before vesper I shall now be wetting my appetite with an Alberto Martini! 😉 Cheers!!

[@AndersErickson]

Love it. Super curious about the amber vermouth! Cheers

[@rodmund83]

@@AndersErickson if you get a chance, I definitely support picking some up! It won World's Best Vermouth in the World Drinks Awards 2019 and it's made with fortified English wine which is getting really good these days. I have no idea what Kina tasted like but if it tasted this good, Lillet should think about bringing it back.

[@ianlange8108]

Le "Cap Corse" L.N. Mattei Quinquina - is what I've been using in place of Lillet blanc as of late... I think it's my new favorite, but I find different aperitif brands work better in different cocktails? Tasting the Cap Corse next to the Americano, I prefer the Cap Corse.

[@damusaan4268]

Great summer martini zesty and fresh. Ink gin from Australia Ink Gin with blueberry purple tinge. 2 oz ink gin, 1/4 oz bianco vermouth, shake vigorously to get shards of ice on the top when strained. Strain into chilled martini and zest with lemon…pentagram…😂

[@kanderson314]

I heard a story about how Winston Churchill preferred his Martinis. Plymouth Gin stirred. Then he would look at the bottle of vermouth from across the room while he drank.

[@therustybartender]

I remember referencing this when I was at school in a history essay !

[@martinparedes3988]

Do Cafe Royal’s Matador next!

[@oli6375]

Try Tempus Fugit Kina L'Aero d'Or instead of Cocchi Americano. Nothing against Cocchi the TF is just a banger of a quinquina and comes closer to the original Kina Lillet apparently. It's great in other drinks, 20ty Century, Corpse Reviver etc. Their whole range is banging to be honest. The cacao is outstanding. Nice video, im recommending a lot of your featured drinks to my guests at the moment

[@SkittyOnWailrdAction]

The table raise is so much funnier when I remember your old videos with the table that would shake when you stirred a drink

[@AndersErickson]

You've been here a while! Appreciate that. Cheers

[@tzor]

I must admit that I am starting to become a fan of the "wet" martini. Whether it is vermouth (if you want a good martini use good vermouth, especially if you are using good gin), or saki (ironically drinking a wet sakitini as I am typing this) it's the combination that makes it a cocktail.

[@LWAC71]

My lady only will drink a vodka martini, dirty with extra olive juice on the side. But I will try to get her step outside of her comfort zone. Wish me luck!

[@schelzel]

I have to imagine as soon as the camera was off, you went and made your favorite classic martini. Seemed to be where your head was at! 🍸

[@mell_gif]

Ultimate Summer Martini you say.... I'll give this one a whirl tonight! I may even give one a little shake as well as stirred!!! 🤔😄

[@AndersErickson]

Happy weekend!

[@danielbrims1911]

Many who do not put vermouth in their martini, seem to think that that is the more sophisticated way to drink it... probably from watching too many movies.

[@jillk8291]

Or, I don't like the taste. NOT trying to be cool or imitate a move, just want it to taste good.

[@BlaiddLove]

You do you, but I've found that London Dry gin often clashes with the other ingredients in classic cocktails. A hundred years ago, Dutch gin would have often been used. If your classic cocktails seem just a little off, switch out the London Dry for a gin that's softer on the juniper.

[@Taihitiblue]

Anders, where did you get the shirt?👌🙂

[@bobbarron1920]

I wish dry sherry was available in small bottles (ca. 100 mL). Even in the fridge, Fino sherry doesn’t last all that long and I end up tossing a lot of it because I just can’t use it fast enough. IMO, it goes bad faster than vermouth.

[@Mark723]

Love that shirt!

[@goosey235]

You know, I've long though that Anders should provide a description/link of his outfit!

[@theolderbrother]

Funny, just read about another old Martini riff, The Zaza (gin+red/sweet vermouth+orange cest twist). :)

[@Alberto696yutuf]

Cool to learn there's a cocktail named after oneself. Definetely making it cause also pure martinis aro not my cup of tea and this sounds so much better.

[@D_ROK_719]

I am commenting so I can remember to make this when I can finally get the ingredients together

[@AndersErickson]

Good reason. Cheers

[@RealJahzir]

Welcome back

[@miksologia]

I've never had a Martini of any kind. This sounds like one I might enjoy, so I'll put it on my todo list.

[@AndersErickson]

Hope you enjoy it. Cheers

[@cstraws]

Sir, you haven't lived until you've had a properly mixed martini, straight up with a 3 olive garnish....