The martini is an extremely versatile drink. It is one of the few that can be customized to such an extreme that you might not be able to tell the difference between two of the possible outcomes. They can even be mixed so that you can either taste the alcohol straight away or you can have it sneak up on you.

You may even be surprised with the many different methods for changing the quality of your martini that has nothing to do with the ingredients of the drink itself. Thanks to Mr. Bond we all know that a martini can either be shaken or stirred. This well known fact makes the martini shaker a powerful tool.

Though seemingly simple the martini shaker is a complex appliance. There is a great deal of skill required to wield it properly. From the amount of ice within it to the amount of liquid it often takes a great amount of skill to mix a pleasing martini.

The glass and finishing touches of a martini are important. They add to the grace of the drink itself.

There is a certain air that is often lent to individuals seen holding and drinking from martini glasses. The martini itself is at times associated with individuals who are wealthy, graceful, and/or dangerous. It is also thought of as a sexy drink and thus the glass it is found in is sometimes seen as a symbol for these traits.

Martini glasses come in a variety of colors and shapes. They often lend a hand to the elegance and effectiveness of the drink itself with twisted handles or floating cups.

When you think of the enhancements for a martini you doubtlessly think of the ?harder? bits. These may include olives, baby onions, or yellow and green lemon.

Though the martini is usually decorated with these particular objects you may find yourself surprised. Martinis can hold many things depending on what kind you are having.

Looking at your drink you may be surprised to find that the garnishes are serving more that the obvious purpose. They could be there to alter the taste of the drink, to compliment the color of the liquid in your glass, or to even out the taste of alcohol. Sweets are often used for sweet drinks.

All and all martinis are wonderful, no matter what kind of mood you?re in. This is because they can be altered so much that they can be smooth when you just want to relax or hard when you want to let loose. There?s no end to the things you can do with a martini!

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