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  • The French Martini – with Gin, of course!

    French Martini with Gin and Raspberries FI

    Sure, you could make the French Martini with vodka, but why would you? It’s much better with gin. One could describe this martini cocktail as well balanced, with just enough berry flavor and just enough sweet and tart from the pineapple. This martini sounds fancy enough, so logically, it was created in France…but NO. New York is the city of origin, in the 1980’s, no less. There are rumors that…

  • The Savory Gin Martini

    Savory Gin Martini Salted Rim

    Why, oh why, would you every make the Savory Gin Martini? Well, you would if you like salt and sweet and super subtle flavors. This drink is unremarkable if you want something to punch your lights out, but highly enjoyable if you are looking for smooth flavors. In a fancy martini glass. I find that the amount of grenadine greatly influences the flavor of this drink, and even the smallest…