Martini Mix Up
“Tantalizing” [tan-tl-ahy-zing ]– adjective – (having or exhibiting something that provokes or arouses expectation, interest, or desire.)
…this is the only word I could think of to describe this delectable drink I discovered last night while out and about on the town. Now I’ll start off by letting you all know that I am by no means an expert in mixology nor do I boast any sort of high level knowledge in specialized drink concoctions…BUT I am a drinker and I know a great drink when I find one…an oh boy did I find one…they call it the FireTini…this hot little mama packs quite the punch by mixing habenero infused SKYY Vodka (<–great video WATCH) with a passion fruit puree and a pinch of sugar, shaking and serving with a sugar coated rim and a garnish of mint leaf. Sweet, Spicy and Smooth…a true taste of greatness.
Now for all my fellow men out there who will read this and automatically scoff due to the fact that’s is “martini” may I remind you that Mr. Bond strictly drank martinis and also…have you ever tried a habanera? Take a bite out of one of those bad boys and then tell me how “manly” you feel….Now I am sure all of you are rushing to the cabinet or your local grocery store to pick up the necessary items to make one of these fiery goddesses, but before you jump the gun, don’t forget you gotta have the proper utensils for a drink of this caliber…i.e. martini and cocktail glasses. Check out some of the stuff listed below that you might find useful or just down right cool.
Nowhere is it written in stone that you must drink martinis from thin-stemmed, delicate glassware. (Come to think of it, you can drink martinis from any kinda vessel you want, except for maybe those 44 oz. plastic tumblers you save from your local convenience store.) To wit, the New Age Thick-Stemmed Martini Glasses shatter the thin-stemmed martini glass myth by boasting thick, elegant, frosted glass bases. Each one of the 4-glass New Age Martini Glass set has a slightly different design. Set of 4, 6 oz. each. Dishwasher-safe.
Ever wondered as you get to the bottom of a martini why the end just doesn’t taste like the beginning? That’s the dreaded martini chill fade…one could argue that you were talking too much and not focusing on enjoying your cold martini…yes, more than likely… but sometimes you pour a really deep one and to finish such a mondo cocktail before it looses its chill is severe punishment for the liver. We have found a solution. Freezable liquid filled martini glasses. This is a great invention, especially for those slow drinkers. Einstein may have discovered Relativity but he didn’t manage to solve the more pressing problem of preventing ice-cubes from diluting your favorite Martini or Margarita! It’s not just a national issue, it’s full on global, but thankfully the end is in sight with our double-walled, refreezable Martini glasses. The wall of the glass is a freezable liquid filled chamber encapsulated with durable, break resistant acrylic. They are ideal for both indoor and outdoor use and stay cold for hours!
From olive us to olive you…Actually we stole that line from the Santa Barbara Olive Company, our neighbors who for generations have been growing and creating some of the best and most creative natural olive products we’ve ever tasted. This Gourmet Olive Martini Gift Set from Santa Barbara Olive includes: 8 oz. jars of Jalapeno Olives, Onion Stuffed Olives, and Martini Pimento Stuffed Olives, along with an 8 oz. jar of Martini Onions in Vermouth, and one 12.68 oz. blend of Dirty Martini Mix. Shipped in a custom gift crate.
If Virgin Coladas or Shirley Temples are your drinks of choice, there’s no reason to read on. This handsome set is for serious martini aficionados, a top-quality, welded, and fine-finished metal table and high chairs with olive and drink details, soft cushions, thick glass top, and a lifetime warranty. The table measures 43″ tall x 37″ diameter. The two chairs are 45″ tall x 18″ wide x 18″ deep. U.S. made. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery, with an additional $149.95 for shipping. Direct ship, no express delivery.