The classic martini is an invitation to channel your inner James Bond, but make sure it’s stirred not shaken. A well-made martini should always be stirred because, as James first reminds us in the 1958 novel, Dr. No, the shaking bruises the ice and further waters down the cocktail too quickly. Instead opt for a rapid stir to mingle and chill the simple ingredients.
Why an Ever Martini?
Aside from sounding cool, the name refers to Genever, the Dutch predecessor to gin. Genever tastes like a blend of gin and a light Scotch whisky, with a prominent malt backbone and subtle notes of herbs and spices, including juniper. That’s all the more reason to stir this martini rather than shake it, to preserve the complexity of the flavor.
The Ever Martini
Description
A ginever martini.
Ingredients
- 8 parts Wigle Ginever
- 1 part dry vermouth
- 1 lemon rind
Instructions
- Fill the martini glass with an ice bath by combining ice and water. Let it sit while you mix your drink.
- Combine Ginvever and ice in a cocktail glass and allow to rest momentarily. Empty ice bath from your martini glass.
- Add 1 part of dry vermouth to chilled glass. Roll it around to coat the glass, and dump out any excess.
- Twist lemon rind gently to release citrus oils but do not break it. Run the rind and oils around the rim of the glass to add a bit of lemon essence.
- Return to shaker and stir for 30 seconds.
- Pour into your coated glass, and lay your lemon rind on top to garnish. Cheers!
Recipe and Photography by Keith Recker
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