Vermouth is a type of aperitif based on wine, alcohol, spices, sugar. The wine is used traditionally white. The very word "vermouth" in translation from South German means "wormwood". Thus, it turns out that this is a drink in wormwood.
Martini is one of the beloved vermouths of the fair sex. Ladies appreciate it for its unique delicate taste and aroma, lightness and ease.
This name is known all over the world. It is a brand. "Martini" refers to premium drinks.
"Martini" - Italian vermouth, received the name from the factory in Turin. In the manufacture of vermouth, about thirty-five types of various herbs are used, which gives the drink a special character, sensuality and originality. Several types of Martini are produced. Some got the name from color:
- Rosso or red is vermouth with a bittersweet taste; it was the first-born of the Martini factory . What to drink it with: ice, juice or lemon. Caramel is present in this drink, which gives it a dark amber color ;
- "Bianco" or white - the aroma is very soft, herbal (vanilla and spices), unlike "Rosso" - a more delicate and subtle taste. But at the same time, it gives a sense of celebration, luxury. This Martini with what to drink? Ice, lemon, soda, tonic, lemonade are perfect. You can add to taste cream, chocolate chips.
- "Rosato" or pink - is exclusive in that only two types of wine are used in its production: red and white. A very delicate fragrant bouquet, tinted with notes of cinnamon and cloves, tonic effect on the body.
- "Doro" or gold - was created for residents of Germany, Denmark, Switzerland. It meets their tastes - white wine with sweet fruity notes.
- "Fiero" - this one was created for the residents of Benelux. It has a rich aroma, notes of citrus (especially red orange) are felt .
- “Extra Dry” - has a light, straw color, and the aroma is more saturated than that of “Rosso”. You can note notes of raspberries, iris, lemon. This vermouth has less sugar and more alcohol than other types. This kind of dry Martini with what to drink? In its pure form, chilled. Serves as the basis for numerous cocktails. There is a legend that forty species of various herbs are used to create this vermouth.
So, there are several types of "Martini" with which to drink each of them - each one decides to his own liking. The general rule for Martini is to eat chilled.
It is believed that “Martini” with olives is more piquant than without them. Therefore, many people prefer to put olive in a glass (Martinique). But this is not for everybody. If you like olives, then you can put it, but if not, then there is no need to spoil your pleasure.
There is one more question - with what dilute Martini? As a rule, vermouth is not diluted, since it is not so strong as to need it. It's all about tastes and preferences. But on its basis there are many cocktails. For example, the Martini Medium cocktail is ten milliliters of dry vermouth, ten milliliters of white vermouth, forty milliliters of dry gin. Mix all.
“Martini Dry” - ten milliliters of dry vermouth, fifty milliliters of dry gin.
“Pink Petals” - sixty milliliters of vodka. One Art. a spoon of rose water, two tbsp. tablespoons of sugar, rose petals. Combine everything except the petals in a shaker, add ice. Garnish with pink petals at the end before serving.
"Martini with brandy" - in equal proportions brandy, martini and freshly squeezed juice (preferably not citrus). Mix in a shaker and add ice cubes.
“Freshness” - “Martini” two thirds of the glass, sprite one third of the glass, cut fresh cucumbers and orange into strips and add to the glass.
To date, the already classic "Martini Orange" - "Martini" with orange juice. Now they are mixing Martini with a variety of juices.
The possibilities of “Martini” are inexhaustible. They say about him that this is not a drink, but a way of life.