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Shaken, not stirred - when you think of Martini, do you inevitably think of James Bond and the famous quote? You're probably not alone. However, the name Martini is an ambivalent term and describes both the legendary cocktail and the products of the well-known Italian brand Martini & Rossi. We would like to offer you a comprehensive overview and are therefore deliberately taking a closer look at both aspects.
Traditionally, a Martini cocktail is made with gin, dry vermouth and olives
The classic martini in a conical martini glass enjoys worldwide popularity and has even established itself as an unmistakable symbol for the term cocktail. Unfortunately, it is not known who invented this drink. There are various myths surrounding its creation, but the origins can be traced back to the 19th century and are believed to be in the USA.
The preparation of the cocktail is sometimes the subject of heated debate. Basically, the cocktail consists of gin and vermouth (also known as vermouth); a combination of vodka and vermouth, also known as vodka katini, is less common. Incidentally, the latter is the favorite drink of James Bond, who prefers his vodkatini shaken and iced, but without ice.
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Founded in 1863 and based in the picturesque town of Chieri near Turin, the company has been known worldwide for its full-bodied aperitifs since the 19th century. The name of the company is made up of the surnames of the company founders Alessandro Martini and Luigi Rossi.
Martini vermouth is a liqueur wine flavored with various herbs, which is available on the market in different versions. The bitter aromatic substances of the eponymous wormwood herb (Artemisia absinthium) are particularly characteristic in terms of taste. The term is protected under EU Regulation No. 251/2014. A drink labeled as vermouth must meet the following requirements:
The Martini & Rossi drink is an aromatized liqueur wine
The sugar content can vary greatly depending on the variety.
The exact recipe for the different Martini varieties is a secret, which is why the manufacturer is rather reluctant to provide insights into the production process. Accordingly, only high-quality ingredients such as selected wines and various botanicals are used, which are processed into the end product in a complex blending process. However, the basic production steps do not differ in any way from classic production and the wormwood herb is also included. To give you a better insight, we will describe the common vermouth production process below.
The vermouth herb forms the basis of vermouth and therefore also of martini
In order to achieve the legally prescribed alcohol content, producers usually add alcohol or grape must to the wines first. The latter also serves to achieve the desired sweetness. The desired sugar content can also be achieved by adding caramelized sugar. In addition to wormwood, other botanicals such as herbs, fruits and spices are usually soaked in neutral alcohol for several weeks. This extract is then added to the wine. Martini & Rossi uses fresh white wines from Italy, such as Trebbiano and Cataratto.
Whether you garnish your martini with lemon or olive depends entirely on your taste
The Dirty Martini cocktail gets its cloudiness from the added olive brine
Incidentally, the Dirty Martini is said to have been the favorite cocktail of American President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Roosevelt. In addition to these candidates, there are many other variations - there are virtually no limits to the imagination of cocktail lovers.
Martini is a cocktail and is therefore drunk as a drink. You can enjoy the products from the manufacturer Martini & Rossi neat or as a cocktail. Tonic and the Rosso, Bianco, Rosato or Fiero varieties, for example, can be used to mix wonderfully light and sparkling long drinks.
There are now variations of the classic Martini that are almost as famous as the cult cocktail itself - such as the Espresso Martini, for example.
A Dry Vermouth is the ideal base for the legendary Dry Martini. It consists of 6 cl gin and 1 cl dry vermouth. Purists use London Dry Gin for this classic and serve it stirred in a conical martini glass. This stylish cocktail is usually garnished with an olive, but you can also use a piece of lemon peel as an alternative.
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