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11-22-2012, 01:17 PM
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Best dry vermouth for a Vesper Martini?
I used to use Kina Lillet for preparing my Vesper Martini. As it is no more produced, I substituted it with Lillet Blanc. I like it a lot.
Since I still have to order it abroad (Lillet brand is no more imported in Italy), I'd like to try a new dry vermouth. I would avoid the italian Martini Vermouth Extra dry. I've heard of many other vermouth: Noilly Ambre, Boissiere, Dolin.... I've never tried these, but Noilly. Who knows how many others exist... Could any of you gentleman suggest me the best dry vermouth for a very dry Vesper Martini?
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11-22-2012, 01:27 PM
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Cup you hand over the glass and whisper softly into it, "Vermouth". That's what my dad aways did and it worked great 
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11-22-2012, 01:33 PM
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 I'm afraid that by doing so the Martini gets hot.
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11-22-2012, 02:50 PM
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Grazie caro. Your Italian is much better than my English.
 So, any suggestion? It seems that no one here dink Martini cocktail... 
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11-22-2012, 04:03 PM
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How about Martini and Rossi dry vermouth? Is that available &/or have you tried?
Best Bob
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11-22-2012, 04:30 PM
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Thank you, Bob.
Martini & Rossi is an italian brand.  It is a classic, the most used dry vermouth. It is good but unfortunately not the best one.I'd like to try something else....
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#8
11-22-2012, 05:36 PM
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Giovanni,the base question would be what Gin do you prefer?
Best Bob
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11-22-2012, 06:04 PM
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Hendrick's and Fifty Pounds are my favorite.
  When I cannot find these, among the most common I ask for the Bombay Saffire or the Tanqueray instead of the Gordon's required for Vesper Martini. What about yours?
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11-22-2012, 07:21 PM
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Giovanni not familiar with those. I enjoy the traditional taste of Martini & Rossi -- after a few I'm
 Best Bob
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