babadono Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 All kidding aside, all of this is subjective, just like audio. Everyone's ears and palate are different. Over the years I've experimented and learned how to make martinis the way I want them to taste. I've also tweaked all my audio systems to sound the way I want them to sound. If you don't like my stereos or my martinis it's a matter just of preference or taste. It doesn't mean either one of us are right or better, just different. Vive la difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 babadono, just show up next year and I'm pretty sure, he'll be shaking them up again. Roger willco 10-4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 So what's the drink of choice for the Indy 500? The last race I went to there was the Brickyard back in 99 or 2000 and the entire weekend was on Conseco including a sit down dinner event with AJ seats in the suite, an absolutely incredible weekend and one that I doubt I will ever top for a race. Mainly domestic beer…in cans. Coors Light, Bud, Bud Light, Miller, and lots of it. They do have stands selling mixed drinks also. They actually don't gouge you on the drinks like some sporting events do. They'll also have some import beer stands, Guinness is popular. They will allow you to bring in a 14" cooler. It takes over e week to clean the place up after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted May 27, 2016 Moderators Share Posted May 27, 2016 I've been thinking about having a one martini shake off with Chuck, declare him the winner and as such, maker of martinis for the next gathering. I'm sure I can find something else to do while he's behind the bar Smart move, or at least have some apprentice shakers, not involving the poles on the bar ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 not involving the poles on the bar ! BOO HISS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted May 28, 2016 Moderators Share Posted May 28, 2016 Trying to be nice, someone important may be looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I totally concur with the accolades over Carl's martinis. Absolutely the best I have ever had, bar none. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted May 28, 2016 Moderators Share Posted May 28, 2016 I told "the dancing girls" they had to control themselves in front of our group!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I told "the dancing girls" they had to control themselves in front of our group!!! I told them to ignore you... Dave 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 All this talk about gin made me run to the store and pick up a bottle of what a few of you recommend. It's not bad. A little heavier and smoother than what I normally drink. Goes down nice with a little flowery nose. It's a little pricey but a nice change of pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS121996 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 All this talk about gin made me run to the store and pick up a bottle of what a few of you recommend. It's not bad. A little heavier and smoother than what I normally drink. Goes down nice with a little flowery nose. It's a little pricey but a nice change of pace. I hope you're a sapphire (Bombay) kind of guy :) 100 shakes? is that 50 up and down or 100 each direction? I'm trying to work it make, the more the better it seems I try,they get Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 100 shake cycles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Not big into saphire. One of the gins I really like is New Amsterdam. It's about the cheapest too. I guess that says something about my tastes. My favorite cost excluded is Tanquery 10. I'm a vodka guy at heart though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS121996 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Yeah Carl, Vodka is my favorite poison followed by Mezcal, then Tequila, can you come up with a martini for those 2 also PLEASE? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I'm on gin today as I don't like to mix BUT tomorrow I'll make my first ever tequila martini and report back! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 You gotta make it to Hope next year Mark. I'm already petitioning for April. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I just checked the cupboard. Plenty of Cabo in stock to play with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted May 29, 2016 Moderators Share Posted May 29, 2016 I'm on gin today as I don't like to mix BUT tomorrow I'll make my first ever tequila martini and report back! Anxiously awaiting this report! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I just wanted to say a big "Thank you" to everyone that was free in sharing their alcohol with me! Just like different perceptions in or Audio hobby, I got to enjoy a few Gems that others liked that pleased my pallet, that I never had tried before First, to Carl, my first ever Martini. I believe that Carl made me a total of 5 over the event, but the two I had the first night back to back, coupled with the wild turkey American Honey really had me snookered for awhile Thank you Ron, for sharing your top shelf whiskey with me Thank you Dave / Seadog, for the great beer you shared with me! And Thank you Travis, for freely sharing your Gallon of local spirits freely with myself and just about everyone else! Finally, it wasn't liquor, but a big Thank you to Luther, for bringing 70 pounds of great smoked sausage clear from Smity's in Texas for everyone to enjoy! Thank you all for making this such a great time for myself, and everyone... Roger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 100 shake cycles. Ok, we've have the magic shake ratio. Now what about the ice - vodka/gin ratio? I imagine that is critical to the finished product?? Inquiring, thirsty minds need to know, dontcha' know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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