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View BottleThe Gin for the Martini
Gin, a whisper of vermouth, a twist — there is no more hiding than that. The Dry Martini reveals whether a gin has structure. Solstice does.
What a Martini gin needs
A Martini gin needs three things: a clear juniper core, a texture that does not thin out ice-cold, and a finish with posture. Solstice brings all three — the juniper leads, the Valais wine base gives the ice-cold drink body, and the gentian bitterness replaces in the finish what others seek in the bitters bottle.
The recipe
6 cl Solstice, 1 cl dry vermouth, stirred cold over plenty of ice and strained into a pre-chilled Martini glass. Express a lemon twist over the top. Drier: just rinse the glass with vermouth; softer: go up to 2 cl. The olive we leave to you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How cold must a Martini be?
As cold as possible — pre-chill the glass, stir long. A lukewarm Martini is not one.
Twist or olive?
With Solstice we recommend the lemon twist — its oils lift juniper and gentian. The olive remains a matter of taste.
Shaken or stirred?
Stirred — the Martini should be crystal clear and silky. Shaken it turns cloudy and loses texture. Bond notwithstanding.