No, a special shaker is not needed to make a martini, though most would prefer it. There are others who might prefer it stirred, where in this case, all you would need is a glass and a stir utensil.
The cocktail shaker is the only utensil needed to make a martini.
You can use any kind of a cocktail shaker to make a martini. I think the stainless steel ones with lids are the best.
To make the Ocean Trust Heat Martini from Bonefish Grill, combine vodka, a splash of dry vermouth, and a dash of jalapeño-infused simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a jalapeño slice for an added kick. Enjoy this spicy twist on a classic martini!
To make a delicious Patrn XO Espresso Martini at home, combine 1.5 oz Patrn XO Caf, 1 oz espresso, and 0.5 oz simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with coffee beans. Enjoy!
The Jelly Bean Cocktail * 1 oz Sambuca * 1 oz Tequila * 1 oz Grenadine # Take a shaker and fill it with ice # Add all three ingredients from above into shaker # Shake vigorously # Pour into a chilled Martini glass # Garnish with 1 cherry
To make a shaker, you'll need a container with a tight-fitting lid, such as a mason jar or a cocktail shaker. Fill the container with your desired ingredients, like ice, fruit, or cocktail mix. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for about 15-30 seconds to blend the contents. Finally, strain the mixture into a glass if needed and enjoy!
You need approximately six cubes of ice to make a martini.
Muddle one Kiwi with a teaspoon of simple sugar syrup in a Martini Shaker. Add three ounces Vodka, squeeze half a lime, and lots of ice. Shake well and pour (including Kiwi seeds that add flavor/texture) into optionally sugar rimmed martini glass. Garnish with a slice of Kiwi for visual effect. see the link for photos and step-by-step instructions (plus photos of some folks making the drink and getting just a tad sloshed... ;-) http://www.komar.org/bbq/bbq_grill_recipes/kiwi-martini-cocktail/
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See the Related Links for "YouTube: YouTube: Video of the making of an Apple Martini" to the left for the answer.
Hershey WallbangerGood martinis come in only one flavor and in one color: gin and white, respectively. James Bond glamorized the "shaken, not stirred" vodka martini, but that concoction is as much a real martini as 007 was a real spy. So drink these alcoholic Shirley Temples if you must, but at least avoid painting a mustache on the Mona Lisa by calling them martinis. (Robert Benchley once observed that the perfect martini was "three parts gin, and enough vermouth to take away that ghastly watery look.")Try this recipe:2 parts dark crème de cacao1 part vodka... and, just to make it interesting, perhaps 1 part Chambord.Shake it with ice, strain and serve. (A lump of bubble gum would be an appropriate garnish, or maybe use a Tootsie Roll as a swizzle stick.)Lady Godiva Chocolate Martini(courtesy of Martiniart.com)This wonderful chocolate martini is well worth the investment in the fine ingredients. What a wondefully sinful way to excite a martini glass!Ingredients2 ounces of Godiva Dark Chocolate liqueur2 ounces of Creme de Cacao1 ounce of half-and-half2 ounces of freezing Goldenbarr Chocolate vodka1 tablespoon of shaved white chocolate2 well chilled, classy looking martini glassesThe mixCombine the Godiva Chocolate liqueur, Creme de Cacao, and Goldenbarr Chocolate vodka into a cocktail shaker half full of cracked ice.Shake for one full minute.Add the half-and-half to the shaker and gently swirl (circular motion).Strain your fine chocolate creation into your martini glasses.Top each martini with shaved chocolate.You'll be in chocolate heaven.Although I didn't specify it in the recipe, the presence of a beautiful gal with flowing blonde hair on a white stallion will only serve to make this martini recipe even better!It's the only chocolate martini recipe we use in our bar...it's wonderful!