Pete H Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Rule number one; go to Hope Rule number two: make sure Carl is going to Hope Rule number three: make sure Carl shakes it 100 times, not 99 and not 101, 100, it's critical, just ask him. Golden rule: make sure it's the first martini that you've ever had and I promise you it will be the best! Seriously, I had never had a martini in my life, vodka yes, martini no, and in my ignorance, I thought they were the same thing, until the master educated me and many others, as I recall. I told Carl that I would try one, and after he was finished, there wasn't much for me to say with the exception of, "I don't really taste anything at all" but to my surprise, after I was then given a taste of the vodka that was used straight up I was pretty amazed that he had taken something, that really didn't taste that great at all on it's own, and made it as clean as a glass of ice cold spring water. Kinda weird and Carl might be a witch or something, but worked for me and one of these clear concoctions seemed to supply quite a buzz to those who participated. Anyone who makes claims that "they" are the best Martini maker, well, all I can say is quit talking and prove it at the next event and until then may I formally introduce, Carl, the Martini King! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Gracias senor. I had a blast fixing everyone up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Aw shucks. That's all I have to say about that. I mean me not enjoying one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 Weird that all the self proclaimed masters of the martini are silent. The line has been drawn, the challenge laid down. "Let's get ready to rumble" babadono, just show up next year and I'm pretty sure, he'll be shaking them up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 (edited) Next year in Hope: The Great Martini Mashup Carl takes on all challengers individually or collectively. It'll be a slaughter... Hmm...I might do my rather famous Gin & Tonic as a palette cleanser. Sub zero glasses with PWK logo, choice of Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire, also sub zero, Schweppes tonic just above slush level cold, half a lime. Mixed at VERY high speed and with minimal bruising of the tonic served over clear rock ice. Serve with Klipsch speakers... Dave Edited May 27, 2016 by Mallette 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 (edited) Next year in Hope: The Great Martini Mashup Carl takes on all challengers individually or collectively. It'll be a slaughter... Hmm...I might do my rather famous Gin & Tonic as a palette cleanser. Sub zero glasses with PWK logo, choice of Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire, also sub zero, Schweppes tonic just above slush level cold, half a lime. Mixed at VERY high speed and with minimal bruising of the tonic served over clear rock ice. Serve with Klipsch speakers... Dave Back in the day, I put down my share of Bombay for sure. Edited May 27, 2016 by Mallette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Tarheel is unusually silent.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Starkle starkle little twink Who the heck you are I think I'm not under the alchofluence of inkohol I'm not as drunk as thinkle peep I am I've only had tee martoonies Besides, I've got all day Sunday to sober up in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I barely had my tent put up on Thursday when Carl handed me one of those. I have to say it was the lightest tasting but heaviest hitting beverage that I have consumed in a very long time (maybe ever). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 My son and I did the Jim Beam tour the day before yesterday. I typically don't do flavored spirits, but I was quite fond of the Knob Creek Smoked Maple. It's not like that Jim Beam Maple swill you can pour on pancakes. This Knob Creek gives bold smoky slightly sweet taste that you would swear was aged in a sugar maple barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 All this tomato juice in beer, flavors in vodka, honey in whisky and such thoroughly repel me. It just ain't right. If one doesn't like the stuff as it God intended, just don't drink it. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Now the above post sounds snooty. Let me put it in audiophile terms. If you like something, enjoy. But, just like a recording, if the source material is crap you can't fix it. Good whisky, or whatever, doesn't need fixing. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 All this tomato juice in beer, flavors in vodka, honey in whisky and such thoroughly repel me. It just ain't right. If one doesn't like the stuff as it God intended, just don't drink it. Dave Are you only (I don't drink beer) disparaging against flavored spirits, or also mixed drinks? Just curious. My go to is Silver Tequila and soda, or a Sazerac. If I want dessert, it's a Manhattan, and preferably with Bulleit Rye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Hmm...I might do my rather famous Gin & Tonic as a palette cleanser. I like a good G&T, it's very refreshing, especially when it's hot out. My thoughts on mixed drinks though are to buy the cheapest stuff you can find if you're going to mix them with anything. You're really not concerned with the flavor of the spirit at that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 My thoughts on mixed drinks though are to buy the cheapest stuff you can find if you're going to mix them with anything. Well, as your vodka martinis are about clean vodka, same with a G&T. No amount of "just right" ingredients can mask crappy gin. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Are you only (I don't drink beer) disparaging against flavored spirits, or also mixed drinks? Just curious Not really disparaging...no accounting for taste, you know. However, beer is a sacred thing to me and I immediately remove even the lime that comes with so many Mexican beers. Well crafted whisky shouldn't need pre-mixing with anything. Put it in after the fact if you must. Anyway, I am very much a "...whatever floats your boat" person. But I have my opinions. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 No amount of "just right" ingredients can mask crappy gin. And anything added will change the taste. Meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 And anything added will change the taste. Meh. Yes, and filters or EQ will change the "taste" of sound. But it won't improve it if it sucks to start with. To a G&T lover, the point is to TASTE the juniper. The tonic, lime, and cold amplify and smooth the flavor (maybe like tubes do for audio?). While I like great whisky straight, I also drink it with water and ice, preferably Arkansas spring water. Again, all personal and no judgments of others preferences implied. Cheap vodka is dirty. Tastes dirty and no matter what you mix in it will taste dirty. Same for gin. Actually, same for any spirits. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 But it won't improve it if it sucks to start with. No but it will mask it. On this we'll agree to disagree. I'll keep buying my wife the cheap stuff in the mean time and receive no complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 All this tomato juice in beer, flavors in vodka, honey in whisky and such thoroughly repel me. It just ain't right. If one doesn't like the stuff as it God intended, just don't drink it. Dave +1 I can get to where I want to be with just 3-4 ounces, and I enjoy the taste just the way it is. I would however like to try a good Long Island Iced Tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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