Martini Bianco (white) – vermouth with a strength of 15 degrees of light straw color, recognizable by the light aroma of vanilla and spices, sweetish taste with hints of wormwood and other herbs. Often, when people talk about martinis, they mean Bianko. We will consider the nuances of its use.
1. Temperature. Properly serve Martini Bianco chilled to 12-15 ° C or in a glass with ice (frozen fruits: strawberries, cherries, melons, pineapples). At higher temperatures, vermouth develops excessive bitterness and a strong smell of wormwood. Too much chilled white martini “freezes” the tongue, the unique taste is lost.
2. Glasses. In its purest form, Martini Bianco is drunk from cone-shaped glasses with a long stem called cocktail glasses (see photo). If the drink is served with ice or juice, you can use any glasses with a volume of 120-250 ml (fill a maximum of ¾).
The main thing is not to pour martinis into glasses and piles (shots) intended for strong alcohol, this is a sign of low culture.
3. Temp. Fussiness in the aristocratic world of martini looks strange, so Bianco is drunk slowly in small sips, enjoying the taste. A straw is not needed, it is more of a cocktail accessory.
4. Breakfast. Martini Bianco is served with light salty snacks and fruits. Hard cheeses and salted crackers are considered classics. A more satisfying option is sandwiches with white bread, cheese and ham. From fruits it is better to choose oranges, pineapples, kiwi, strawberries.
In some countries, it is customary to eat Bianco martinis with peanuts, hazelnuts, pistachios and almonds. But nuts clog the receptors of the tongue, the taste is not felt so bright, it cannot be said that this is a good snack.
Aesthetes drink a white martini with an olive or a pickled cocktail onion, it looks beautiful, but not everyone likes the taste.
5. Combination with other drinks. To reduce the sweetness and strength of martini Bianco can be diluted with sour juice (orange, grapefruit, lemon, apple). The classic ratio is 1:1, but many people like to add more juice. After several attempts, you will find your ideal proportions.
It has become fashionable to dilute Bianco with sweet nectars – peach or mango. The taste is cloying, it is more of a feminine version. Men are more likely to mix martinis with vodka or gin (1 part martini to 5-6 parts of hard liquor).