Today, we are going to talk about the history of gin. So, today’s episode of Eat My Globe is going to be about an ingredient without which my life would definitely be a lot less fun and probably a lot less blurry.
To me, the true Martini has to be made with one particular spirit: gin. I am not one of those who looks down my nose at those who prefer vodka in their Martini - although by definition, that wouldn’t be a Martini. And, while I’m always impressed with the skills of the modern mixologist, I truly believe that it is the success - or failure - in making this relatively simple cocktail that can decide for me if the bartender is a real mover or just a shaker. The perfect chilled combination of vermouth and spirit with an appropriate garnish - in my case always a twist, never an olive - is always my first request at any restaurant or cocktail bar. Now, on more than one occasion, I have described my life as “a shallow search for the perfect Martini.” I really do love a Martini. A podcast about Things You Didn’t Know You Didn’t Know About Food.Īnd on today’s episode, we are going to talk about the key ingredients in one of my favorite alcoholic tipples. Hi everybody and welcome to the latest episode of EAT MY GLOBE. EAT MY GLOBE: THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT FOOD