The Buildout · Episode 124 · February 29, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min

The Vodka Martini

Fred Astaire in a glass? That’s right folks, it’s the world’s most underrated cocktail, serially disregarded by “serious” drinkers. But not us — not here at Cocktail College! To the Vodka Martini, we’re devoting more than an hour of hot takes, technical insight, and cultural analysis with none other than Tony Abou-Ganim . Calling in from Las Vegas, the author of “ Vodka Distilled: The Modern Mixologist on Vodka and Vodka Cocktails " teaches us to leave our prejudices at the door and embrace the very spirit of hospitality. Listen on (or read below) to learn Tony’s Vodka Martini recipe — and don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe!    Tony Abou-Ganim’s Vodka Martini Recipe    Ingredients + Description:    Choose your favorite vodka; opt to drink it straight out of the freezer or stirred (or shaken) with ice, and with or without vermouth. Garnish with — you’ve guessed it — whatever you feel like in the moment. Just make sure the glassware is on point!    Helen David Relief Fund:     TAG Spirits: https://tagspiritsawards.com/the-helen-david-relief-fund/   USBG: https://www.usbgfoundation.org/hdrf   IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehdrf/?hl=en       Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.