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Should I use vodka or gin in a martini?

Kady Richardson
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Kady Richardson is a mixologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. Kady has completed the Comprehensive Bartending Training Program at The Cocktail Camp in San Francisco and specializes in creating approachable, at-home recipes for cocktails. Kady holds a BA in American Studies and an MA in Sociology from Stanford University.

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Vodka and gin are both similarly, so they have a similar base. The main difference is that gin has botanicals added to it, so gin is going to have more flavor notes> It will typically have juniper, but then also citrus or some sort of spice or herbaceous flavor.

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Should the guy be allowed to touch ice and garnish with fingers?

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If he has clean fingers, then yes, this would be fine in the home environment. However, using tongs would be more likely in a commercial environment. Always wash your hands before doing food or drink preparation.

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What is the proper name for the pick that you put the garnish on for a martini?

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A regular toothpick works just fine to hold the garnish for a martini, but cocktail skewers usually have a more decorative look.

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What are some nice garnishes?

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There are many possible garnishes. Some include: Lemons, limes and oranges in sliced or wedge forms; cocktail olives and onions; citrus peel curled or sliced; pickled vegetables; maraschino cherries; fresh berries; spices, etc.

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