Hippocrates mentioned this exquisite drink in his notes, paying attention to its medicinal properties, so that it has a history of more than two thousand years. However, our contemporaries are closer to another characteristic of martini - as an alcoholic symbol of a sweet life. One has to admit that the Russians are familiar with him relatively recently and are not always aware of the peculiarities of using this tasty remedy for stress (quite according to Hippocrates!), What they drink with martini and how it can be eaten.
What kind of beast is this?
Martini is an exquisite variety of white wine, or vermouth, based on herbs. Today, there are about 35 kinds of herbs that are used in the production of the drink, but wormwood invariably remains in the first place. Actually, the German word Vermut is translated as βwormwoodβ. In addition, in a martini you can feel notes of chamomile, St. John's wort, yarrow, mint and other familiar and unfamiliar plants.
Thanks to the presence of herbs, martini is perfectly refreshing and at the same time relaxes, significantly improves digestion and aggravates appetite. That is why the drink is recommended as an aperitif or as a pleasant addition to the dessert. Itβs unacceptable to drink food for them and even more so to seize it with classic snacks - after all, this is more a pleasure than drinking alcohol. What they drink with martini is also a topic for another discussion.
Martini as the basis of cocktails
Not everyone loves pure martinis. Most often, various additives are supposed to it. Firstly, everyone has their own preferences in choosing a drink - dry, pink or white sweet - Bianko, which, by the way, is especially popular among our compatriots. On its basis, an incredible amount of alcoholic cocktails is prepared, both weak and strong. One can only guess how James Bond's favorite drink was mixed: perhaps it was a martini mix with Russian vodka. By the way, in this case there is a classic ratio of 1: 5. However, everyone chooses the recipe to their liking. What men drink with a martini is most often a mixture of a drink with vodka, whiskey, gin and necessarily with ice - in a warm martini it is devoid of any charm.
And I will give my addictions. They know how to drink Bianco martini in order to stretch pleasure and not to get drunk. Typically female combinations are martinis with ice and lemon (lime, orange, pineapple), moreover, there should be a lot of ice to dilute vermouth. Many people prefer to dilute the drink with fruit juices - most often it is grapefruit (its bitterness harmonizes perfectly with the taste of wormwood), cherry, pineapple.
Not in the last place is the aesthetics of martini reception. The famous conical glasses on a high leg are, of course, sacred. But if they are not, low glasses or glasses for whiskey come in handy. They are added to the drink - not only for beauty, but also for taste - olives, grapes, a slice of lemon or lime, a sprig of mint or lemon balm. This is about what they drink with martini.
And what to eat?
Salted nuts, dry crackers, fruits are in perfect harmony with the drink. Types of appetizers vary depending on the type of martini, but there is only one rule: not pickles or jellied meat (a joke). It must be remembered that this is an aperitif or dessert drink. If champagne is to your liking, it will be Martini Asti. What to drink sparkling white wine with? In this case, there is no talk of cocktails; it is an independent chilled drink. You need to drink it, like any martini, in small sips, savoring and breathing in the spicy aroma. It usually serves fruit, ice cream, dried fruits, small canapes with cheese and green olives.
And the most important rule is moderation. The lightest wine can intoxicate and harm health, if you allow yourself too much. Martini needs to be enjoyed, not drunk.