Okay, so, I got into this whole martini thing, you know? It sounded so fancy and sophisticated, I had to give it a shot. I mean, who doesn’t want to feel like James Bond for a night, right? I decided to try making a Leo Martini. It’s basically a Dry Martini, but with a twist, which I learned actually means something specific in the martini world.
So, first, I went out and got myself some gin and dry vermouth. I’d never even bought vermouth before, so that was a whole new experience. Then came the “twist” part. I found out that it means you take a piece of citrus peel, usually lemon, and twist it over the drink. Apparently, this releases some oils that make the drink even better. I felt like a real bartender doing that, not gonna lie.
I mixed the gin and vermouth in a shaker with some ice. I wasn’t sure about the exact proportions, so I just kind of eyeballed it. It was probably more gin than vermouth, to be honest. I shook it all up, and I mean, I really went for it. Then I strained it into a chilled martini glass. I even chilled the glass beforehand, like a pro!
- Got the gin and dry vermouth.
- Learned about the “twist” with the lemon peel.
- Mixed and shook like there was no tomorrow.
- Chilled the glass like I knew what I was doing.
Now, usually, a martini has an olive. But since I was going for the “twist” thing, I skipped the olive and used a lemon peel instead. I carefully twisted it over the drink and dropped it in. It looked pretty darn good if I do say so myself.
And the taste? Well, let’s just say it was strong. Like, really strong. But it also had this crisp, refreshing thing going on, especially with that hint of lemon. It definitely took some getting used to, but I can see why people like these. It’s not just a drink; it’s an experience, you know?
Making that Leo Martini was a fun little adventure. I felt all fancy and grown-up, even though I was just in my kitchen. It’s definitely something I’d try again, maybe with a bit less gin next time. Or maybe I’ll get brave and try an olive. Who knows? The world of martinis is my oyster, or should I say, my olive.
Final Thoughts:
It was a good time, really good time. I feel like I can do this again. It was easier than I thought, and maybe next time I’ll try different types of citrus and see what happens.
