Comments on: The Martinez

By: Dave from NJ

Dave from NJ — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:55:56 +0000

OK, made Martinezs this Saturday evening. Without the Luxardo used a good teaspoon of maraschino cherry juice and was very pleased with the result. Gives me another great gin cocktail – want to try it now with different brands of gin. I was afraid that Tanqueray 10 would be too herbal. Wonder if kirschwasser would be a good substitute for the Luxardo?

By: rosemauralorre

rosemauralorre — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:16:13 +0000

I believe the Luxardo liqueur did come from down under. And I also have heard about the recent arrival of Pimm’s here. Did you hear anything about last week’s referendum in Washington state to cease all operations of government-run liquor stores? It’s strange and funny to read up on, because apparently the way the new law is worded, Washington small craft distilleries and bars are not happy about the switch at all. They actually have complained that there will be less selection and competitive pricing. Huh? (I know that Costco was a huge sponsor of the referendum, so I think the fact that the law favors big-box stores has something to do with it.)

p.s. I loved your write-up of the Jardin Tiki, I’m dying to go there!

By: Barclay

Barclay — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 04:00:57 +0000

I guess you got your Maraschino liqueur south of the border, cause I don’t think our beloved SAQ carries it. It’s very frustrating. Recently, Pimm’s did appear at my SAQ, so there’s hope. Any kind of 151 rum would be welcome too, but I’m not holding my breath. Those who decide for us what we should drink or not here in Quebec probably think we can’t handle that kind of booze. Good blog, keep at it.

By: Eebie

Eebie — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:57:45 +0000

I do know Sean Lorre and would love to try this drink but I am an anti Gin gal…it has to do with a former boss who smelled like gin starting at 7 am…just can’t do it! BUT I want to see more from you Mr. Lorre…and would love if you would guest blog for me as well! XO Eebie

By: seanlorre

seanlorre — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:42:57 +0000

Give it a go, Dave! I understand your hesitation, but given your tastes, I think you’ll really like it. Cherry juice will do in a pinch but the luxardo really makes a difference. It has a little bitterness in the back of the flavor that the cherry juice won’t give you. You should also try the rye perfect manhattan, if you haven’t already…

By: Dave from NJ

Dave from NJ — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:22:02 +0000

I don’t know Sean . . .being a Bourbon or a Gin purist, this seems strange, but I’ll give it a try this weekend. One of my Manhattan secrets besides plenty of bitters was the teaspoon of cherry juice – always rounded it out nicely. I’ll try that not having Luxardo in the house. You should have tried this out at PAC.