Are martinis really as popular as people say?!
Answers: I'm curious because you always hear people talking about how popular they are. Yet of all the people I have met in my lifetime (and their friends/acquaintances) who drink, not a single one actually likes martinis. Or is it a regional thing?
It's a trend that goes out and in amongst certain cultures. Your average drinker will not drink a Martini. People say they can drink hard liquor straight. But won't drink a Martini. Why? It's the same thing. Martini's are nothing more than a couple ounces of liquor in a fancy glass.
Go to a bar. Ask for a double shot of Gin. Then ask for a Martini. You'll be drinking the same thing, only you'll be paying more for the Martini. Why? The presentation.
That's what the Martini Culture wants. They want the fancy glass, they want the presentation, they want the bartender to go to the effort of preparing their drink. That's why the average drinker wouldn't drink a Martini. It's fancy and classy to those who appreciate that kind of thing.
i think a martinni is a casual mix and mingle drink but not too popular in new zealand
I know martinis are popular in the club scenes among girls who like girls drinks without too much of a kick. Original gin martinis are not that popular, it's most re-vamped martinis like apple, and cherry
I looooove martinis. The big thing with them is the olives though. Order them dirty, order them with gin. mmm--mmmm
I dont think they are as popular as one may make it seem.
I think it is a trend that some people follow because of certain people that they admire. Such as in the series 'sex and the city', the main character is seen many times ordering and sipping on a martini. Because the show is well liked, some people enjoy copying their favorite actor/actress.
Iv'e seen martini's being used alot in shows/movies..maybe because they are an attractive drink to look at?? The glass is shaped nicely and the colors of martini's are pleasant to look at, but I dont think many people actually enjoy the flavor.
Holding a martini glass in ones hand may make a person feel chic or classy...
I love martinis, apple, watermelon, chocolate - you name it
Martinis--both the sweet, fruity ones and the old standard gin, vodka, and Manhattans are popular where I live (the great Northwest!).
It really depends on where you are...
I've bartended in several bars/restaurants and in some I got no orders for martini's EVER, and in others, that's all I would make all night long. (including both Vodka, Gin, and "fruity" martini's)
It really is the scene or bar you go into. Expensive restaurants/bars/clubs should have a martini list and most of the time you can catch a few people drinking martini's. In a neighborhood bar you probably will be scawffed at if you ask for a martini.
They are popular, but only in certain places.
My fav is definitely the Vesper. It also happens to be my favorite to make too, as long as it's asked for shaken of course.
Proper Martinis have 40ml of gin and 5 to 10ml cinzano and an olive. They taste extremely dry and get you hammered if you have a few as there is no mixer. Personally i love martinis but all my friends think they taste like metho. Definately not something you're going to like when you first start drinking.
A traditional martini is gin with dry vermouth. More recently, the vodka martini has become popular (thanks to James Bond). This is a classic drink that has stood the test of time. This drink is intended to showcase the flavor of a good top-shelf gin. It is not popular in the club scene or with most younger people, but it will be ordered often in classier establishments. A martini is an acquired taste; it is a strong drink, but the flavor of a good gin, or any base spirit for that matter, does not need to be covered up by sweet and fruity mixers.
The new fruity drinks sometimes referred to as 'martinis' mistakenly acquired that name because they are served in a stemmed c0cktail glass, sometimes called a Martini glass.