Despite the fact that a majority of Americans think a martini is made with vodka, a classic martini (think Mad Men) can only be made with gin. I love gin because it’s aromatic like an intoxicating perfume. It’s infused with an apothecary blend of berries (mainly piney juniper), roots, herbs, spices and fruits.
Since my discerning gentleman husband loves his gin and dry vermouth martinis, I’m surprising him with a bottle of subtle, smooth, and sophisticated Plymouth English Gin. It’s a complex concoction of juniper berries, lemon and orange peel, orris root (the root of the iris plant), angelica root, cardamom pods, and coriander seeds. His taste buds will be thrilled!
{photo cred: tony cenicola/the new york times; illustration by the new york times}
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