The Espresso Martini is a sumptuous mix of vodka, coffee liqueur and espresso. Who would have thought vodka and espresso go so well together? It’s … Read More
Why James Bond is WRONG to shake his Martini!
A Classic Martini in its simplest form, calls for just two ingredients – gin and vermouth – garnished with either an olive or lemon twist. The origins of this popular cocktail are unclear, but it’s said to have morphed from the Martinez and today several drinks served in V-shaped glasses have adopted the name – but are they actually true Martinis? Many of these “modern” cocktails are shaken – for example the popular Espresso and Pornstar Martinis – and 007 certainly loves his Vesper shaken as well. What is the correct way to make a Martini and is it right or wrong to shake them up?
Espresso Martini Kit -Everything you need to know for our November 2015 Subscribers kit
Our November kits are soon to be on their way to subscribers, so now it’s time to tell you a little more about what’s in … Read More
The History of Tovaritch Vodka
Whilst searching for the perfect ingredients for our Espresso Martini Kit we came across this vodka with an intriguing name – Tovaritch!. We couldn’t believe how … Read More
The difference between Thrown, Stirred and Shaken Cocktails
One of the many burning questions at the bar…When should a cocktail be shaken and when should it be stirred? There are many components that … Read More
What happens to the brain 24 hours after drinking a Martini?
We’ve seen a lot of buzz around “What happens 24 hours after” infographics online this week. First it was Diet Coke, then regular Coke, then … Read More
The Key Lime Pie Cocktail [Original Recipe]
A few days ago my flatmates and I visited some friends for a Sunday roast dinner. My flatmate had made a Key Lime Pie for … Read More
New kit for September: The Negroni/Americano Box!
Both the Negroni and Americano cocktails feature the bitter liqueur “Campari” – an often overlooked but actually very versatile ingredient. I personally used to say … Read More
New for June: The Gin Martini/Martinez Box!
June’s “Gin Martini/Martinez” box is the first in a 2-part series charting the history of the Martini cocktail, and how it has changed over 2 … Read More
[Recipe] The TWIST Martini
Around the same time I first had the idea for TWIST now TASTEcocktails, I was also playing around with the Gin Martini and trying to … Read More