Runaway Martini
The Story
We have a few "house cocktails" at the Runaway Anchor, but this is my FAVORITE. I wanted to learn how to make the "best martini". So, I watched a MASTER CLASS for how to do it, and it was there that I learned about the crucial part dilution plays in cocktails. It has served me well in many other drinks, but nowhere more so than our "house martini". When it says stir slowly for 2 minutes, don't doubt it. Too fast and it's watery. Too slow it's boozy. But if you stick to the template (lots of ice!) you will be pouring the best martini of your life before you know it. Cheers!!
Ingredients
2 oz Gin (Plymouth or Old Tom)
1 oz Dry Vermouth (Dolin)
2 dashes Orange Bitters (Fee Bros)
Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a Mixing Glass
Add a TON of ice (almost to the top of the mixing glass)
Set a Timer for 2 MINUTES and slowly stir the cocktail (one mississippi, two mississippi, three mississippi style)
Strain the cocktail into a chilled Nick and Nora (no garnish)