Any holiday or event is usually accompanied by a feast, which usually offers a variety of drinks: alcoholic and non-alcoholic. In such cases, usually adhere to certain rules for drinking alcohol, which determine: how to serve (temperature, dishes) and use every single drink.
Among all the variety of alcoholic drinks, the vermouth of the Martini trademark stands out. This drink is considered a symbol of security and stability, as well as secular, the so-called "bohemian" way of life.
In this article you will learn: what glasses to take for martini correctly, how they are called and how to drink it properly.
Martini Delivery Rules
Martini is an Italian sort of flavored wine, infused on herbs (vermouth), which contains 16% alcohol (less than 18%).
Since the martini is made on the basis of white or rose wine, it is recommended to serve it as an aperitif (before the main meal), to relax the guests, that is to create a relaxed atmosphere or to quench your thirst. To reveal all the taste qualities of the drink, before serving, the martini should be cooled to 10-15 degrees or add ice cubes and frozen fruits (for example: strawberries) to the glass.
To create an atmosphere of refinement, you should choose the right thing, from which guests drink martini. Specially for the vermouth of this brand were created glasses.
Martini glasses
A martini, a martini glass or a cocktail glass is all the names of the same kind of glasses, from which it is recommended to drink martini. They are a refined vessel on a high, thin stem, the upper part of which resembles a triangle or cone. This form of glass was created in 1925, especially for the Martini brand. At first they were used only in Europe and only a quarter of a century they got to America.
It was this form that was chosen because martini does not change its taste with prolonged contact with air, does not lose its exquisite smell, and so that the beverage does not heat up while holding the glass. Thanks to the wide top, drinking from it is very convenient.
The volume of glasses from which martini is drunk varies from 90 to 240 ml. The most commonly used are 90 ml glasses, for drinks with ice or cocktails take 120-160 ml, a large volume (180-240 ml) is used very rarely.
In martins, it is customary to serve a drink with the drape method (with crushed ice) and martini-based cocktails, sprinkling the edges of the glass with sugar and decorating with a mint leaf, olive or fruit slice. But from them it is not recommended to drink a pure drink with a large piece of ice, for this use low quadrangular glasses for martini made of thick glass.
Glasses for martini are made completely glass, from colored glass or with a transparent top of a conical shape and a colored stem (looks very beautiful in black).
How to drink martini ?
To assess the unusual taste of martini should follow these recommendations:
- use with the addition of water or natural juice (grapefruit, cherry, orange or pomegranate);
- drink small sips, holding the glass just by the foot, while you can use a straw;
- to comply with the temperature regime of supply, otherwise the drink will change its taste qualities.
Since martini is used in various establishments (restaurants, clubs) for celebrations, and at home to create a certain atmosphere (romance, social gatherings), a set of martini glasses will be a wonderful gift for both young people and married couples.