Gin or Vodka?

Martini's or straight up? You're favorite brand?

Anything containing vodka is not a martini. Ditto for anything that comes in a pastel color or chocolate. There is only one martini-gin, some component of vermouth and optional olive. Period. End of discussion. Lock thread now.

Anything containing vodka is not a martini. Ditto for anything that comes in a pastel color or chocolate. There is only one martini-gin, some component of vermouth and optional olive. Period. End of discussion. Lock thread now.

What he said. Tangueray.

Vodka - grey goose or three olives. Dirty martini!

Beefeaters straight up 3 olives. Tangueray goes with tonic for me.
Here's a tasty "martini". It was quite a hit a the "martini party" we sell for our school fund raising auction. We called it the Princess Valentini Martini.

2 parts vodka (Skunky, I know, I know)
1 part Gran Gala
1 part peach cranberry juice.
Shake over ice.
Pour into glasses
Fancy Option: Add a splash of pink champagne to give it a few bubbles.

I wouldn't pick either one. I like a shot of Crown Royal or Tequila once a year. The rest of the time it is a beer. I go through a 12 pack a year,

Neither. It's Macallan single-malt Scotch for us if we aren't doing wine or beer.

That being said, a Tanqueray and tonic takes me back to steeplechases in the spring in the Carolinas, spring break beach trips, and spring parties with our BFFs S.O.B.

Hubby stayed with Scotch.

Both

I prefer a Vesper.....

Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, 1/2 measure of Kina Lillet, dash of bitters.
Shaken to ice-cold, add a thin ribbon of lemon twist....


BTW skunky....been meaning to talk to you bout' by liver....;-)

What he said. Tangueray.

I'm with you on that. Bombay Blue Sapphire is good, too!

Beefeaters straight up 3 olives. Tangueray goes with tonic for me.
Here's a tasty "martini". It was quite a hit a the "martini party" we sell for our school fund raising auction. We called it the Princess Valentini Martini.

2 parts vodka (Skunky, I know, I know)
1 part Gran Gala
1 part peach cranberry juice.
Shake over ice.
Pour into glasses
Fancy Option: Add a splash of pink champagne to give it a few bubbles.

You are soooo in charge of cocktails at the next Hang Ten meeting!

I do love a vodka martini....pretty much just vodka and olives! (blue cheese stuffed olives) Yum Yum! I don't care if it's not a real martini, it simply brings a big smile to my face!

I like Kettle One. Recently have adapted to the Kirkland brand of vodka (sold at selected Costco stores). It won in a local blind taste test. Not bad.

Now wishing I had a martini tonight!

I know gin is "correct," but why break my streak!

Love a vodka martini - extra dirty, appletini, pomtini, depending on mood.

Gin makes me feel like I am drinking something from a still and does not result in good behavior - though good stories.

Never had a real martini in my life but my mother used to say that the way you make a dry martini is to put gin in a cocktail shaker with ice, shake well and look at the Vermouth bottle. Strain into a martini glass and add olives. I guess just because it is in a martini glass doesn't make it a real martini. I don't get the dirty martini thing. Someone I know likes a sour pickle martini!

You are soooo in charge of cocktails at the next Hang Ten meeting!

I'm on the job

Kettle one vodka, slightly dirty please!

Gin might be the original ingredient. But vodka is an improvement!

Ameliaj and seacrestgirl- do we have to wait until January for the next meeting???

Never had a real martini in my life but my mother used to say that the way you make a dry martini is to put gin in a cocktail shaker with ice, shake well and look at the Vermouth bottle. Strain into a martini glass and add olives. I guess just because it is in a martini glass doesn't make it a real martini. I don't get the dirty martini thing. Someone I know likes a sour pickle martini!

My opinion your mother had it right. Dry martini. Shaken so much when you pour it it leave an icy film at the top. 2 olives and server. Ive always used Bombay Sapphire for martini. Gordons for Gin and tonic.

Have any of you Gin drinkers tried New Amsterdam Gin. I tried it a few months ago and love it. Its about a buck or 2 more than Gordons and tastes great.

I love Tito's vodka!

For martinis, I prefer Sapphire, icy film and extra special dirty.

I love Tito's vodka!

For martinis, I prefer Sapphire, icy film and extra special dirty.

See- same birthday AND great taste in vodka

See- same birthday AND great taste in vodka

Cheers, Dahling!! ;-)

Grey Goose and diet Sunkist! Best drink EVER.

vodka

Ameliaj and seacrestgirl- do we have to wait until January for the next meeting???

Heck no! I'm always game for a "meeting"

The question should be rephrased. Forget about the "Martini". What would you rather drink while staring at an unopened bottle of Vermouth, gin or vodka?

The question should be rephrased. Forget about the "Martini". What would you rather drink while staring at an unopened bottle of Vermouth, gin or vodka?

Sapphire