Articles for tag: Gin, Vermouth, Vodka Martini

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How to Make a Great Martini

First of all, let’s get one thing straight: a martini is made with gin and vermouth. Some people substitute the gin with vodka and will call it a “vodka martini” or a “vodkatini” but it is definitely not a true martini. Vodka is a neutral alcohol, meaning it is meant to be flavorless. Martini enthusiasts ...

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San Diego Romantic Restaurants

The San Diego area has a multitude of romantic restaurants. Some of the best include: George’s at the Cove, the Star of the Sea, Le Fontainebleau, Bertrand’s at Mr. A’s, and Mille Fleurs. George’s at the Cove One of the most romantic spots for a dinner date in San Diego is George’s at the Cove ...

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What You Should Know Before Your First Caviar Tasting

‘It’s an acquired taste’ they say, with that look of superior smugness as you try to think about this salty goo you’ve bravely consumed. This elegant savory snack is the highlight of many gourmet meals, lavish affairs, and most recently, an evening of sampling at a Caviar tasting. You don’t want to confuse this experience ...

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How to Make a Classic Martini

Martinis appear to be a very popular drink, especially in the movies and soap operas on television. Have you ever wondered how to make one of these drinks? If so, let me attempt to walk you through the process. To begin with, we have to have the ingredients and supplies needed to make this drink. ...

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Three Bars in Wilton, Connecticut

Being the more exclusive and just as wealthy relative to towns like Greenwich and New Canaan in Connecticut, few people are familiar with this small but growing village. Wilton is nearly 27 square miles or 17,280 acres, and represents 4.1% of the entire area of Fairfield County. From the south border of Ridgefield to the ...

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Three Olives Citrus Vodka Review

You may have seen Three Olives Vodka in Cosmopolitan, People, Lucky, Glamour, Elle or InStyle magazines or at your local liquor store. Three Olives Vodka is one of the leading English Vodkas on the market. It is made using a three hundred year old recipe and Three Olives Vodka is quadruple distilled and quadruple filtered ...

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Battle of Vodka Brands: Grey Goose Vodka VS. Svedka Vodka

Vodka – that finest of Russian liquors. Some like to sip it alone and you can hardly make a martini (a very suave drink, made famous by James Bond) without it. Traditionally, in Russia anyway, vodka is made from distilling potatoes. However, as it’s spread around the world, it’s been made with wheat grains, including ...