Martini - Vermouth, named after one of the founders of the Italian wine company Alessandro Martini. This drink became known throughout the world in the second half of the XIX century, when it began to be exported from Europe. Vermouth fashion began to spread rapidly, and very soon the martini became a symbol of a rich and sweet life. Together with the drink, Italians shared their customs, as well as with what they drink martini.
The recipe for the composition of this drink is kept in strict confidence and is carefully guarded. Its highlight is the special composition of herbs and spices that give each type of vermouth a unique taste and aroma. An invariable main component is wormwood, which gives the drink a slight bitterness. All vermouths are made on the basis of
dry white
wine, with the exception of Rosato, to which red wine is added. The most famous types of martinis are Rose, Rosso, Extra Dry, Bianco, Fiero, Bitter, D'Oro.
Since these drinks are aperitifs, they are served mainly before a feast, with a light snack, to quench thirst and increase appetite.
How to drink martini? As a rule, this vermouth is served chilled, its optimal temperature is 10-15 degrees Celsius. If there is no time to cool the bottle, then in this case you need to add ice cubes. In addition, frozen berries and fruits will be a good addition. Drink it in small sips, stretching pleasure, slowly, you can use a straw.
As for the question of what kind of juice martini is used with, one simply cannot give a definite answer. Usually it is citrus, but there are many cocktails made with apple, cherry, pineapple, grape, strawberry, peach, pomegranate juice. This series can be limited only by imagination. Moreover, experts insist that the juices are only freshly prepared.
Martini Bianco is perhaps the most beloved classic vermouth in the world. Due to its bright taste of vanilla, it is this drink that most often becomes the basis of cocktails. So what is Martini Bianco drinking with? The most suitable combination, due to which its aroma is fully revealed, is obtained by mixing this vermouth with cherry or orange juice.
What else do they drink martini with? In addition to juices, strong spirits are added to cocktails - vodka, gin, various liquors, less often some types of vermouth are used as an independent drink.
In addition to what martinis are drunk with, it is important to know which appetizer to serve. Usually it is olives, olives, nuts, salted cookies or hard cheese. If you want to impress guests, we recommend preparing a tasty and unusual snack that will suit any kind of vermouth. To do this, you will need lemon, dark chocolate and
hard cheese. A pinch of grated cheese is laid out on a thin circle of lemon, and then sprinkled with grated chocolate. Fast and beautiful!
And if you want something new, then you should not adhere to the rules about what martini is drunk with, when and how, but just experiment! Who knows, maybe your cocktail will become famous all over the world!