Martinis are one of the most popular drinks right now, and you just can't be a proper Drunk without knowing how to make one.
There are probably hundreds of concoctions that claim to be Martinis; everyone has their opinion about this drink, and it is probably the case that no two connoisseurs will ever agree on the same recipe.
However, there are a few enduring versions that most people seems to agree are worthy of the Martini name. Following are 6 of our favorites:
Martini
Ingredients: 2 Ounces Good Quality Gin
1 Tsp Dry Vermouth (or to taste)
Garnish with Olive (optional)
Directions: Combine ingredients into a shaker and stir (don't shake). Serve in a "Martini" Glass.
Directions: Combine ingredients into a shaker and stir (don't shake). Serve in a "Martini" Glass.
Dirty Martini
Ingredients: 2 Ounces Good Quality Gin
1 Tsp Dry Vermouth (or to taste)
1 Splash Olive Brine
Garnish with Olive
Directions: Season ice in the shaker with the olive brine and Vermouth. Add the Gin and stir. Serve in a "Martini" Glass with an olive.
Apple Martini
Ingredients: 2 Ounces Good Quality Gin
2 Ounces Vodka
2 Ounces Apple Pucker
1 Ounce Triple Sec
1 Splash of Sweet 'n Sour Mix
Garnish with Apple Slice (optional)
Directions: Combine ingredients into a shaker and shake. Serve in a "Martini" Glass.
Cosmopolitan
Ingredients: 1 1/2 Ounces Vodka
1/4 Ounce Triple Sec
1/4 Ounce Cranberry Juice
1 Splash Lime Juice
Garnish with Lime Wedge
Directions: Combine ingredients in a mixing glass and stir. Strain into a "Martini" Glass.
Tequini
Ingredients: 1 ½ oz of Tequila
½ oz of Dry Vermouth
1 Dash of Bitters (I used Angostura)
Directions: Stir all the ingredients gently with ice, then strain the clear drink into a cocktail glass and garnish with lemon and/or lime peel.
A drunken man gets on the bus late one night, staggers up the aisle, and sits next to an elderly woman.
She looks the man up and down and says, "I've got news for you. You're going straight to hell!"
The man jumps up out of his seat and shouts, "Man, I'm on the wrong bus!"
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