Martini - "the king of nightlife." This drink is equally loved by both men and women - in pure form or as part of cocktails. But many people are wondering what they drink martini with, how to properly serve this drink, which juices are suitable for blending to maximize the taste of noble vermouth.
What kinds of martini are there
Before telling you what to drink martini with and what kind of snacks are suitable for this drink, it is worth making out the types of martini.
Rosso
This drink first appeared in 1863. Its distinctive feature is considered a pleasant aroma and a small "bitterness". As noted by professionals, this particular martini attracts with a harmonious combination of herbs and wine ingredients.
When adding caramel, the drink gets the color of amber. In addition to caramel, it goes well with martini Rosso lemon, orange juice (juices of any citrus), but many people prefer to consume it in its pure form. Fortress - 16 degrees.
Rosato
The composition of this drink includes white and red wines. This type of martini appeared in the 80s of the last century. Its distinctive feature is a soft pink hue. The fortress is 15 degrees.
Doro
The Swiss version of the drink, which appeared in 1998. The basis of the martini is a white wine in combination with citrus, honey, nutmeg and coriander. The fortress is only 9 degrees.
Fiero
Attracts with its bright aromas, where citrus stands out in particular. Fortress - 15 degrees.
Extra Dry
Beautiful martini, which combines the flavors of lemon, toffee and raspberry. Attracts a high alcohol content (fortress is 19 degrees), the minimum amount of sugar in the composition. Best for making cocktails.
Bitter
This is the kind of drink that is made on the basis of alcohol, not wine. It attracts a slightly bitter taste and strength of 25 degrees.
Bianco
One of the most famous species. Appeared a little over 100 years ago. It has a spicy and softer flavor. Fortress - 16 degrees. It is considered a "feminine" drink.
Dishes, temperature and serving rules
It is very important to use suitable dishes so that everything is according to the rules. And the taste of the drink directly depends on the right choice of dishes, which is why it is so important to pay attention to it.
For example, a pure drink is best to drink from whiskey glasses, whose bottom is slightly more expanded than the top, which will allow you to fully experience the whole martini flavor.
For cocktails based on it, you need to choose triangular glasses on a high stem - they are popularly called “watering cans” for an unusual shape.
From such exquisite dishes, it is customary to drink the drink slowly, enjoying all the "tints" of taste and aroma.
Before bringing the martini bottle to the table, it must be cooled to the desired temperature in order to further reveal the taste of the drink.
The optimum temperature is 15 degrees. There is one caveat - the wine is cooled slowly over 2-3 hours, rather than abruptly, put in the freezer. If this is not possible, then it is better to throw ice or frozen fruit into a glass.
Should I dilute the drink
Many are interested in whether to dilute it, which drinks are suitable for martini to emphasize the aroma and taste?
Very much depends on the properties of the selected drink and on personal taste preferences.
For example, if you are accustomed to drinking it in its pure form, then in this case, the drink is usually served with a few olives or pieces of fruit (cherry, pineapple, kiwi).
Martini Bianco is usually diluted with lemonade, mineral water or tonic. To underline the taste, add a slice of lemon and ice to the glass. It goes well with wine lemon juice in a ratio of 2: 1. Martini Rosso also goes well with juices: pomegranate, cherry, apple.
But to dilute it with soda is definitely not worth it, because it will spoil the taste of the cocktail. Dilute Rosato is best grape or apple juice, but lemon or lime will make the taste of the wine very rich. Extra Dry is most often consumed in its pure form, despite its high strength.
In the homeland of this drink it is served in its pure form, adding a little onion to the glass: thanks to this, a delicate and savory aroma appears that only emphasizes the original taste of the wine. If you decide to try this option, remember that it is only suitable for white wines.
We select the perfect martini appetizer - why should you drink it?
When choosing, it should be remembered that light and low-fat snacks that do not overwhelm the original taste of this wine are suitable for martini. For example, cakes or sweets are not suitable for martinis, as they are characterized by excessive sweetness and simply “clog” the bitterness of the drink.
White wine is suitable for seafood, especially shrimps and oysters. Well combined cheese, olives, crackers, salted nuts.
White martini varieties have not so pronounced bitterness, and therefore it is possible to serve meat snacks, for example, thinly sliced jamon.
The dry variety is more demanding: cheese, olives and fish, meat baked snacks will approach it. Pink martini is sweeter, because you need to choose fruit as a snack. Crackers, cheeses, expensive nuts, boiled chicken are well combined.
Ideally, martinis are best served with a variety of canapés - small sandwiches on skewers served in cold wine.
Appetizers Recipes
Everyone can prepare simple and tasty snacks for this drink.
With brie cheese and lemon
You will need:
- 100 grams of cheese;
- 1 bar of porous chocolate;
- 3 lemons.
To make a snack, cut the fruit into thin slices, and you need to take the sharpest knife you can to get the juice out of the lemon to the minimum. Cheese with chocolate rubbed on a grater. Lemon circles are laid out on a plate, sprinkled first with cheese, then with chocolate. Perfect for martini bianco and white vermouth
Breaded olives
This is another simple appetizer that will definitely appeal to a lover of olives or olives. In addition to the ingredients themselves, you will also need small skewers.
Ingredients:
- 1 jar of olives (with the need for seedless);
- 150 mg soft cheese;
- 100 g pistachios.
Carefully place the pieces of cheese inside the olives, chop the pistachios in a blender, but so that the nuts do not turn into dust. Prick an olive on a skewer and roll in pieces of pistachio, carefully lay it on a plate. Suitable for any kind of martini.
Olives and pineapples
Pineapple for the preparation of this snack can be taken both fresh and canned. Ingredients need the following:
- 1 can of canned or 1 piece of fresh pineapple;
- 150 g of hard cheese;
- 1 can of olives.
Cut the fruit into small pieces, put in a plate. Lay out the pieces of cheese on top, then the olives, put it all together with a skewer. Suitable for any kind of drink.
