tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244904475300513717.post2605136523345720821..comments2024-03-06T14:51:04.957-08:00Comments on A Year of Cocktails: Dirty MartiniCocktail Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714171386272532861noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244904475300513717.post-6645980410443914232012-09-08T18:22:38.914-07:002012-09-08T18:22:38.914-07:00Olives are addictive though for me an acquired tas...Olives are addictive though for me an acquired taste. I never liked them until recently. Just the other night at a party, I scarfed down practically all the homemade green olive tapenade before anyone else got a crack at it. Even before I liked olives, I would have an occasional dirty martini because I liked ordering them. My wife would respond by asking for 'Sex on the Beach." I'm sure more than one server went back to the kitchen to tell the rest of the staff there were a couple of freaks out there. But your "filthy dirty" is even better and since I have come to love olives, I'm sure I'll love it. BTW, I have a great technique for the vermouth that is not as extreme as yr brother's. I just splash the vermouth onto the ice first, not worrying about getting too much but then I pour it off using the little strainer and then add my vodka or gin before shaking or stirring. That way I;m only using the vermouth that stuck to the ice. Just the right amount of dryness for me. Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14807545713955454979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244904475300513717.post-76057747325796723992012-09-08T14:45:00.498-07:002012-09-08T14:45:00.498-07:00"I like my martini "very dry, filthy dir..."I like my martini "very dry, filthy dirty, shaken not stirred, with extra olives, please" lol perfect! I kinda like my men like that too :)Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06002766019715129333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244904475300513717.post-13904931657229876922012-09-08T12:23:20.504-07:002012-09-08T12:23:20.504-07:00OH NO, that was not a fair thing your brother did,...OH NO, that was not a fair thing your brother did, haha. Yes, a touch of vermouth is good, if you add any more then that....I don't think I'll like it much.<br /><br />I LOVE this:<br />"I like my martini "very dry, filthy dirty, shaken not stirred, with extra olives, please". "<br /><br />Cheers!!Cocktail Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05714171386272532861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244904475300513717.post-12573333329743330852012-09-08T12:21:22.768-07:002012-09-08T12:21:22.768-07:00Hahahahahaha, I love that you are an "Olive E...Hahahahahaha, I love that you are an "Olive Enthusiast" like myself, haha. I HATE to admit it, but I've NEVER EVER had olives in my beer, so guess what I'm going to do next time I get a beer on tap, oh yea, bring on the olives!! Thanks for the idea!Cocktail Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05714171386272532861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244904475300513717.post-80602901037785514422012-09-08T12:19:38.333-07:002012-09-08T12:19:38.333-07:00Agreed!! That loooong line for the hot dogs said ...Agreed!! That loooong line for the hot dogs said it all. They all could have left and went somewhere else to get dinner faster, yet they all stayed in line to support a family in need. I LOVE our little town!!Cocktail Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05714171386272532861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244904475300513717.post-52422564815802220452012-09-08T12:04:38.203-07:002012-09-08T12:04:38.203-07:00Oh yes, I lurve these. They are considered "d...Oh yes, I lurve these. They are considered "dirty" if they have the olive juice in it. I jokingly ordered one "filthy dirty" once and only later discovered that is a real description for the freaks like us that enjoy a healthy swig of the brine. Then I learned that the less vermouth included, the more it is "dry". Thus, I like my martini "very dry, filthy dirty, shaken not stirred, with extra olives, please". <br /><br />My brother once laughingly opened a bottle, waved it over the glass, then put the top back on without actually pouring anything except some fumes. :) I think I do prefer it with just a touch of the vermouth. Sandinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244904475300513717.post-36409931855769672672012-09-08T08:06:54.873-07:002012-09-08T08:06:54.873-07:00All I have to say about the cocktail is... ohhhhhh...All I have to say about the cocktail is... ohhhhhhhhhhhh yes! Now about the olives... is it too much to put the whole jar in? Green olives go in everything! But my favorite I think is beer. I always ask for tons if I can get em and leave a huge tip so they will remember me for next time!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06002766019715129333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244904475300513717.post-20401063862449109442012-09-08T07:24:36.201-07:002012-09-08T07:24:36.201-07:00I've never had one of these --- all the martin...I've never had one of these --- all the martinis I've had have been sweet. Gotta give it a try!<br /><br />last night was awesome. stuff like this makes me fall in love with our little town all over again.<br />xoxoStephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.com