Modern Martini Recipe
with
Brian Nishii
Brian from Forbidden City demonstrates how just a subtle touch of sweet and dry vermouth can distinguish a good martini from the perfect modern martini.
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Transcript: Modern Martini Recipe
Hi, I'm Brian Nishii from Forbidden City in New York City for About.com Food, and today I'm going to show you how to make the perfect martini, or my perfect martini.Martini Ingredients
So to make a perfect martini, you'll need the following ingredients:- 4 ounces of vodka
- 1/2 ounce of sweet vermouth
- 1/2 ounce of dry vermouth
The Modern Martini
No one ever really drinks a perfect martini these days -- that's classically 1/2 ounce each of sweet and dry vermouth. But instead I'd like to make my perfect martini, which is almost similar but involves more vodka.Start with a chilled martini glass full of ice. We're going to have a shaker full of ice, and we're going to pour a full on 4 ounces of premium vodka, or quality vodka of your choice.
