Martini: how to eat vermouth?

Martini is today considered to be one of the most popular types of vermouth. And, despite the fact that we consider him to be a purely "feminine" drink, in Western countries he is popular among the representatives of both sexes. Many people like to pamper themselves with martinis. Than to have a snack such a drink, not everyone knows.

What is martini?

Martini is the most popular Italian variety of vermouth. The alcohol content here is about 16-18%. It is a flavored wine, infused with herbs. By the way, an essential component of the herbal collection here is wormwood, which, in fact, provides the characteristic for vermouth bitterness.

In addition, other herbs are used in production, in particular St. John's wort, cinnamon, mint, nutmeg, chamomile, oregano, elecampane, ginger, angelica, black elderberry, coriander, immortelle, lemon balm, juniper and many others.

Many people today increasingly prefer martini. Than to have a snack a drink? This is also an interesting question, because everything here depends on the type of vermouth that you drink, as well as on personal preferences in food.

What types of martini exist?

To date, there are four most popular types of this drink:

• Martini Bianko (Bianko) - white vermouth, which stands out with a sweetish taste, spicy and pleasant vanilla aroma.
• Martini Rosso (Rosso) - a red drink with a sweetish bitter taste and rich flavor.
• Martini Rosato (Rosato) - pink vermouth, which is a mixture of white and red wines.
• Martini Extra Dry - dry vermouth (minimum sugar level) with increased alcohol content.

Martini as an aperitif: how to eat it?

Immediately it is worth noting that vermouth is most often used as an aperitif - it activates the digestive tract, so it is best to drink it just before eating. In addition, many drinkers use it along with desserts.

True connoisseurs of vermouth argue that it should not be snacked - only so you can enjoy its unsurpassed taste and bouquet of aromas. Nevertheless, light snacks are acceptable. For example, dry varieties of vermouth are served along with olives on skewers. In addition, hard beverages are suitable for cheese, salted nuts, almonds.

What to eat martini bianco and rosso? Since these wines are sweet, other products are used for them. In particular, in almost every bar, these drinks are served along with a slice of lemon and a few ice cubes. In addition, you can serve guests other fruits, in particular oranges and grapefruits. Some connoisseurs say that pieces of bitter chocolate are also perfectly combined with this drink.

By the way, vermouth is widely used as a basis for making different cocktails. It is mixed with juices, soda and, of course, vodka (James Bond's favorite drink).

Snack under martini during a feast

In fact, vermouth is not considered a drink that should be offered during a feast. On the other hand, quite often lovers choose martinis. Than to have a drink during a meal? In fact, there are many options here - it all depends on the kind of vermouth that you drink.

Martini bianco is perfectly suited to different types of fish. But rosetto is better to drink under the dishes with chicken. Red sweet vermouth fits perfectly with ham. Many people prefer dry martini. What to eat this vermouth? The dishes from fish and seafood, as well as meat, are also suitable here.

There are some universal snacks, which are usually served with a drink. In particular, sandwiches with salmon or avocado paste will not spoil the taste of the vermouth. On the table you can also serve olives, olives and pieces of sour fruit (lemons, oranges, pineapples, some berries).