Martini: expiration date, composition, strength and cocktail recipes

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What is a martini drink? Let's start with the fact that this is a certain variety of vermouth and sparkling wines, the strength of which usually varies from 16 to 18 degrees. A distinctive feature of martini, like any other vermouth, is wormwood, which is included in the composition. In addition to it, the composition of the drink includes about 35 types of plants that create this unique taste. The good news is that the shelf life of a martini is practically unlimited if the bottle is closed (although the warranty period during which the drink is sure to retain its properties is 5 years).

Assortment

There are about seven main types of drink in total:

• Bianco is a white vermouth with a spicy taste. A distinctive feature is the aroma of vanilla.
• Rosso - red vermouth, which includes caramel. A distinctive feature is a pleasant bitterness.
• Rosato - pink vermouth. An excellent combination of red and white wine in one bottle. An unopened martini has an indefinite shelf life.
• Extra Dry is one of the strongest types of martinis. Has in itscomposition of raspberry, toffee and lemon, which gives the drink a unique light taste.
• Bitter - deep ruby vermouth. It has the perfect combination of sweet and bitter. This drink is based on alcohol.
• D-Oro - dry white vermouth. The combination of sweet caramel and sour citrus provides a pleasant taste.
• Fiero is a red vermouth made with orange and some Mediterranean citrus fruits.

Different types of martinis are popular in every country. For example, the first four from the list are considered the most purchased in Russia.

How to serve a drink?

Attention is drawn to the glasses. Experts note that in order to correctly determine the taste of the drink, only cone-shaped glasses should be used. What are the rules:

• The glass should be on a long and necessarily thin stem. If there are none, then whiskey glasses can be used. One condition - they must be made of thick glass.
• To really taste the taste and get the maximum enjoyment from the drink, you should drink it in small sips.
• An important aspect is the temperature of the drink. Martini should not be too cold or warm, otherwise the guests will not be able to taste the full taste of the selected vermouth. The ideal temperature is 10-15 degrees. To achieve these indicators, a martini is usually taken at room temperature, and then pieces of ice or frozen fruit are dropped into the glass.
• Martini isan aperitif, so a drink is served before the main meal to whet the appetite.
• Bianco lovers should remember that olives or lemon are always served with it. You can also add pieces of fruit or berries to the drink. This combination provides a richer and more pleasant taste.

To maximize the taste of the drink, you need to follow each described rule. So your guests will definitely be satisfied.

Making martini-based cocktails

In fact, pure vermouth is a drink for everyone. But as a base for a wide variety of cocktails, this is a great option. It is used both to increase the degree and to soften the specific taste of the cocktail. How can you dilute vermouth? Specialists offer the following drinks:

• The easiest and already classic option is to add juice to a martini. Experts recommend using citrus fruits for this purpose. The only exception is red vermouth. Cherry juice goes well with it. A classic cocktail is a mixture in the following proportions: one volume of martini to two volumes of juice.
• If you mix vermouth with stronger drinks, then we get high-grade alcohol. For example, the well-known James Bond preferred to drink martinis with vodka.
• Another popular and very simple cocktail is mixing martinis with various carbonated drinks. For example, "Sprite" is excellent for these purposes.

The list goes ona very long time. The listed cocktails are considered the simplest options, with the preparation of which everyone can handle. However, a flight of fancy will help create many unique drinks.

How to drink a Bianco martini?

This is a vermouth classic. Usually olives, ice, lemon are served with it. To get a high-grade cocktail, it is recommended to add vodka or dry gin to it. The last combination is called "Martini Sweet" and is prepared in proportion of one volume of martini to two volumes of gin.

How to drink a Rosso martini?

The easiest option is to add cherry juice to the drink in proportions of two to one. The juice has a specific sourness, which will perfectly dilute the sugary sweetness of martini. You can also dip a couple of lemon slices into the glass. Another interesting option is the addition of ice and pomegranate. If you want to increase the degrees of the drink, then remember that Rosso goes well with whiskey. Such a cocktail is called "Manhattan", it ends with the addition of a drop of pomegranate juice and ice. Restaurants usually serve it with cherries.

How to drink Extra Dry?

This variety of vermouth is usually used in its pure form. It also pairs well with pear. To increase the degree, you can make a cocktail of 10 milliliters of martini and 50 milliliters of dry gin. Don't forget to throw an ice cube into the glass. Of course, vermouth can be mixed with various alcohols, experimenting with taste. In addition, cocktails are popular, in which the ingredients aredifferent types of martinis. For example, the Medium cocktail is very popular, where 10 milliliters of Bianco and Extra Dry are mixed, and 40 milliliters of dry gin are added to them. Toss a lemon wedge into the glass before serving.

Storage and shelf life of martini Asti

As noted above, it is recommended to serve martinis to guests at a temperature of ten to fifteen degrees, but this does not mean that you need to store the drink in the same conditions. Usually vermouth is kept at a lower temperature and always in a dark place. The ideal option is five degrees Celsius. Martini Asti is a drink made from white Muscat grapes. This is a sparkling wine, which is called white semi-sweet champagne. If the bottle has not been opened, it has an unlimited shelf life, although experts advise reducing it to 3 years. When opened, this drink will keep for up to two days.

The Bianco martini has a shelf life of approximately six months from the date of opening, if stored at a temperature not exceeding +5 degrees. If you put a started but unfinished bottle, for example, in the pantry, the shelf life is reduced to 3 months. The shelf life of martini "Bianco" in closed form is practically unlimited. The main thing is that the drink does not change color and does not become cloudy.

Vermouth is not a drink for wild alcohol parties. It is usually served in companies where the main purpose of the audience is just to chat. Ideally, it is recommended to consume two or three glasses per evening, only in this wayin this way you can feel the whole taste of the drink.