They make a fine one in Sydney’s Maybe Sammy

Happy World Martini Day!

Some bright spark somewhere decided that June 21 should be a day when we celebrate the most iconic of cocktails, the most elusive in its perfection, and the one so layered with symbolism.

Since we’ve gathered so many new subscribers since last year (thank you!) I thought it might be useful to share with you a compilation of my many musings on the Martini. Clearly I’m obsessed and really should get out more often!

But how is it that a cocktail, so seemingly simple to construct, for the most part always falls short in its perfection? Even last night at a five-star hotel I ordered one, just plain old Tanqueray, dry with a twist. And it was practically room temperature in an unchilled glass.

Eeek!!

So here are some tips, insights, and inspiration in your own search for Martini perfection.  Enjoy.

The natural habitat of the Martini, the Parker Hotel in Palm Springs CA.

• Dry Vermouth
• Ice, Ice, Baby
• Is Winter the perfect season for the Martini? 
• James Bond and his Martinis
• Martini Garnishes
• Musing on the Martini 
• Six Martini Pitfalls 

Hobart’s excellent Evolve Bar

• The Six Types of Martini (and no, not what you think they are)
• The Dry Martini 
• The Espresso Martini 
• The Dirty Martini 
• The Vodka Martini

• Orange Bitters
• Martini Glasses
• Why Gin Martinis?
• My TEDx talk on the cultural history of the Martini 
• Purchase my all Australian Martini kits online – just a few left!
• YouTube Martini Pro-tip series