martini mixology

I have never been shy about my love of martinis made with Tanqueray gin. When we first got married, the Big Guy thought I just loved gin-soaked olives since my glass was usually filled with more olives than ice and gin.

Times have changed a little bit as I do not always have olives in my martini. When I do, my favorite indulgence is blue cheese stuffed olives made with a fresh jar of pitted olives and blue cheese. I do realize you can buy them from the store, but this is one time it is best to stuff your own olives.

The best part about the resurgence of cocktails is the various flavors coming out to enhance your cocktails which is why I am now mixing up my drink routine. Think Rangpur when you want additional lime flavor for your Tanqueray and tonic known here as a T and T. Think Tanqueray Orange to put extra special in an orange blossom special.

It is fun to play with your drinks as much as it is to mix up new foods in your kitchen. Have fun with it and create your own signature cocktail to impress your friends!