A drink like martini is most often associated with a good life, power, luxury. Many people recall the famous James Bond saga. The main character of the picture was martini who gave his preferences, bypassing other types of alcohol in the bar. It should be noted that not a single item is directly related to the history of the appearance of this drink.
Russian find
Today, you can count more than a dozen different recipes with martini. There are classic recipes for martini cocktails, as well as complex variations, where only a special glass can remind you of the drink used.
The world-famous Martini Royal is a cocktail that has appeared in our country. Thanks to the talented bartender D. Dark, visitors to Russian bars and restaurants can now enjoy the refined and delicious taste of the drink. Cocktail "Martini Royal" did not arise immediately. Denis had to conduct many experiments with the main ingredients before the "integral part of social life in Russia" was born. The creator himself associates his invention with full enjoyment of life and separation to the “fullest”.
About taste
What does it taste like, the famous Martini Royal? Why is it so attractive for lovers of vermouth? Those who try the drink say that the cocktail has a sour-sweet taste. Martini Royal, at the same time, is a low-alcohol cocktail, balanced and light. It allows you to relax after a hard day's work. Perfect for enjoying a pleasant company and heart-to-heart talk.
Martini Royale cocktail, the recipes of which include a small amount of ingredients, has a complex taste. Lemon or lime give sourness, mint gives a unique aroma, and a combination of vermouth and sparkling wine provide an enchanting taste.
Cooking recipes
To date, there are already many variations on the theme of "Martini Royal." Let's start with the classic cocktail recipe invented by D. Dark. To prepare it you will need:
- Champagne (sparkling wine).
- Vermouth (you can take dry or sweet - to your taste).
- Lemon or lime juice.
- A few twigs of fragrant mint.
- Ice cubes (for an amateur).
Martini Royal, the composition of which is very simple and accessible to everyone, is prepared in a few minutes. The main thing is to observe the sequence of adding ingredients. First, put a few pieces of ice into the shaker. Many people neglect ice cubes in cocktails, but they allow the ingredients to mix correctly and quickly cool warm liquids. In addition, ice allows you to dilute alcohol to the desired concentration.
After adding ice, you need to pour sparkling wine and vermouth in equal parts. Squeeze juice from half of lime (lemon) and add to the main composition of the cocktail. In the original recipe, the ingredients of the cocktail do not shake in the shaker, but are gently mixed. But this, as they say, is already at will.
A special martini glass, pre-chilled , is used for serving. As you can see, it’s very easy to prepare Martini Royal for yourself or your friends - a cocktail whose recipe is quick and uncomplicated, the main thing is priority. For decoration, use mint and a slice of lime, which are hung on the edge of the glass.
If you are fond of experimenting and trying something new, then we offer several other recipes. To prepare the first drink, you will need to mix gin, vermouth and a little sugar syrup. Add lemon juice. The second option uses only vermouth, lemon juice and ice. These cocktails are decorated, as a rule, according to the classical principle.
Some interesting facts
The British medical journal published an article about the benefits of cocktails. It says that a cocktail whipped in a shaker is much healthier than just mixed. It has less antioxidants, respectively, it is more beneficial for human health.
In James Bond films, it is most often shown that a shaker is not used to make a cocktail. The hero of the famous film prefers just a mixed drink. The recipe is more alcoholic: gin, white vermouth, sparkling wine and vodka. It is decorated with a spiral cut out of lemon or lime.