Week #20: Martini

Absence makes the drinks grow stronger. That is our excuse for the prolonged absence. We apologize greatly our dear friends, but never fear....we are back and ready to party! We are both ashamed to admit that we have never actually had a full martini to ourselves (that wasn't flavored or some shade of pink or green). Therefore, we look forward to sampling this adult beverage that only old people drink.

The recipe allowed for two versions of martinis: one with gin and one with vodka. Each of us had a preference (gin is an evil alcohol), so we made both kinds. The martini on the left was the one with vodka and the one on the right was made with gin. We both sampled both drinks so as to provide you with the most comprehensive and educated opinion possible.

Skull and crossbones rating scale from 1-5 (5 is the best)

Version made with GIN

* Mary gives this drink a 3.5 skull and crossbone.

* Nina gives this drink a 1.5 skull and crossbone.

Averrrrrage score: 2.5 skull and crossbones!

Version made with VODKA

* Mary gives this drink a 2.5 skull and crossbone.

* Nina gives this drink a 2.0 skull and crossbone.

Averrrrrage score: 2.25 skull and crossbones!

So the verdict is in....Nina is a wuss when it comes to regular martinis and Mary is a gin-aholic. Our drink clearly didn't look like the picture on the card leading us to believe that the kind of vermouth we used was not the one intended. Color aside, the flavor is definitely unique and we didn't have any past experiences to compare it to. The martini made with vodka SLIGHTLY resembled a cold version of the swedish drink "glogg", with less spice and depth. The gin one just sucked (in my opinion). In one blogger's opinion (Mary), it was delicious and she claimed she would drink it again. Weird. If you are over the age of 50, you'll love it.

The flavor is as unique as a drag queen's Kesha performance on Pride Day.

How can a martini be anything but double classy?