Category:Martinis

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There are many drinks which are called Martinis, but which don't fall into the Martini category (in much the same vein as the [[Singapore Sling]] is termed a Sling despite bearing little resemblance to one). Some examples of misleadingly named drinks include the [[Cowboy Martini]] (which is built more along the lines of an [[Old-Fashioned]]), and the Extra Dry Martini (a euphemism for a measure of chilled gin).
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There are many drinks which are called Martinis, but which don't fall into the Martini category (in much the same vein as the [[Singapore Sling]] is termed a Sling despite bearing little resemblance to one). Some examples of misleadingly named drinks include the [[Cowboy Martini]] (which is built more along the lines of an [[Old-Fashioned]]), and the Extra Dry Vodka Martini (a euphemism for a measure of chilled vodka).
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If you were looking specifically for drinks which contain Vermouth and are served in Cocktail Glass (aka. Martini Glasses) then [[:Category:Vermouth Cocktails|"Click Here"]]
  
 
==Generic classification==
 
==Generic classification==

Latest revision as of 18:35, 3 June 2006

There are many drinks which are called Martinis, but which don't fall into the Martini category (in much the same vein as the Singapore Sling is termed a Sling despite bearing little resemblance to one). Some examples of misleadingly named drinks include the Cowboy Martini (which is built more along the lines of an Old-Fashioned), and the Extra Dry Vodka Martini (a euphemism for a measure of chilled vodka).

If you were looking specifically for drinks which contain Vermouth and are served in Cocktail Glass (aka. Martini Glasses) then "Click Here"

[edit] Generic classification

  • 1 part liquor
  • 1 part fortified wine or low-proof liqueur

Shake & strain.

[edit] Variations

  • Using smaller amounts of two fortified wines or liqueurs instead of a larger amount of one, as in the Negroni.
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