Revising the Lost Art of Making Classic Martinis

p/p pandnbsp;/p p'Shaken, not stirred,' is how the world's greatest spy, James Bond, enjoyed his martini. Besides 007, this classic vodka elixir finds admirers in icons such as Frank Sinatra, Winston Churchill and George Burns. Today, on World Martini Day, we take a swig of one of the most popular cocktails globally and delve deeper into its essence./p pandnbsp;/p pstrongThe Lost Art/strongbr /We speak at length with Rohan Jelkie, the brand ambassador of Moandeuml;t Hennessy India and a martini lover, about this exquisite drink. "A lot is happening in the modern mixology world, but there is a huge resurgence of the classic cocktails. In the 80s and 90s the colourful and flavoured cocktails took over, which led to the classic ones becoming a lost art form." The finest bars across the world are bringing back older drinks. In fact, many of the current cocktails are modelled on the lines of these original drinks./p pbr /He maintains that martinis have been around since the late 1800s; it, therefore, has inspired a range of modern drinks. He further adds. "It is typically a strong drink without sugar, juices or additives; it's straight-up and high on alcohol."/p pandnbsp;/p p style="text-align: center;"/p pandnbsp;/p pstrongRevealing the Flavours, One by One/strongbr /Brunch, sundowners, early dinners or parties, a well-made martini is versatile and suits varied moods and occasions. Rohan recommends, "It would work well if you try a classic martini during lunch, a dirty mix early in the evening and a wet concoction for a late dinner."/p pbr /To enhance the flavours of this chilled drink at an opulent soirandeacute;e, the right food is absolutely essential. Jelkie elaborates, "Traditionally caviar and martinis make a great couple. In fact, light finger foods are ideal with this cocktail. From the Indian cuisine theem Amritsari tikka/em, emmalai /emor emgalouti kebab/em would work wonders."/p pbr /For the novices, Jelkie recommends the wet martini with a hint of grapefruit, as it has a slight sweet flavour and is easy on the palate. Those who prefer a stronger drink, the savoury dry martini is beautiful for the tastebuds./p pandnbsp;/p p style="text-align: center;"/p pandnbsp;/p pstrongBlended to Perfectionbr //strongCopious amounts of vodka, a hint of vermouth and a dash of lemon is how Rohan describes the right martini for the avid martini fan. He unfurls his expertise and gives insider's tips on the art. "The right temperature goes a long way in crafting a well-made drink; so ensure that the glass is always chilled. Furthermore, the method of shaking or stirring aids in bringing out the flavours. When creating a classic martini stay away from sweetening agents, purees, syrups, juices or any other additives; let the natural essence be."/p pbr /The Eau Bar at Oberoi, Wink at Vivanta by Taj, Harbour Bar at Taj Palace, Li Bai at St Regis, Elipses in Colaba and One Street Over in Bandra are a few of Rohan's favourite spaces to sip on the perfect martini./p pbr /On a parting note, Rohan adds that martinis are often attributed to a sweet, fruity flavour by a lot of bars. But, by itself, the martini has a strong, independent character that doesn't associate with popular flavours. He signs off, "It's actually quite a manly drink, with a lot of men having a penchat for it." We're sure it's no coincidence that World Martini Day coincides with Father's Day!/p pandnbsp;/p p style="text-align: center;"/p pandnbsp;/p pstrongThe Bespoke Martini/strongbr /On that note, watch Rohan Jelkie craft for you the perfect martini with Belvedere Vodka. Be sure to make note of his exclusive tips on customising the drink as per individual tastes. 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