As you know, Martini Cocktail is very popular one and has lots and lots of varieties which often have nothing in common with classic Martini.
As a conservative person, I love traditional approach and always make old good Dry Martini including Vodka Martini, one of my favourite nightcaps.
Smoky Martini is the creation of dazzling «Libation Goddes» Audrey Saunders. The recipe looks very nice, audacious and austere at the same time. It was luring me, and once I’ve gave in to it.
When reading «Thinking Bartender Barbook» by George Sinclair, I’ve saw there this recipe with gorgeous title «The Dreamy Dorini Smokin’ Martini» and decided to make t immediately.
The idea to substitute phenolic single malt scotch for dry vermouth looks like a bit mad… But who am I to doubt Goddess’ creativity?
Unlike using scotch instead dry vermouth, a few drops of pastis mentioned in the recipe appear as very interesting feature.
