MOKS Martini Madness

What is the perfect Martini?

Seems like a simple enough question, but, it's a very personal question! And, not everyone agrees!

Vodka Martini

So we've decided to go on a New York City trawling expedition to catch "The Perfect Martini." In our search we will be tasting and reviewing "Vodka Martinis, very dry, with olives." Our three criteria are:

1) The Martini - we breakdown it down into 3 parts: a) The Spirits b) The Fortifier c) The Garnish

2) The Establishment - again, we breakdown it down into 3 parts: a) The Bartender b) The Method c) The Ambiance

3) The Experience - once more, we breakdown it down into 3 parts: a) The Taste b) The Cost c) The Value

Join us as we venture through Manhattan in search for the ultimate Martini!

Let the Fireworks Begin!

Peach Cosmo & The Perfect Martini - aka "The Fireworks"

PEACH COSMO (shown on the left)

ingredients:

• 3 parts vodka
• 1 part peach liquor
• 1 part fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 part cranberry juice
• slice of peach for garnish
• ice

method: In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, peach liquor, lemon juice, and cranberry juice.  Shake till cold and strain into a chilled martini glass.  Garnish with a slice of fresh peach and enjoy!

THE PERFECT MARTINI (shown on the right)

ingredients:

• very good quality vodka (we are partial to Imperia Vodka in this house)
• dry vermouth olives (we prefer jalapeno stuffed olives)
• ice

method: In a cocktail shaker, add ice, a minuscule amount of vermouth (Michael just likes to look at the bottle), and the vodka.  Shake vigorously till frosty cold and strain into a chilled martini glass.  Garnish with the olive of your choice.  Cheers!

The setup...