Ep. 79: Martini alternatives – Ford Cocktail and Tomato-tini

Jules makes an amazing savory martini using tomato, basil, pepper and a few other amazing ingredients. A drink that is perfect for summer! Brad makes the Ford Cocktail and goes into the history behind the drink and the much more interesting history behind Benedictine. Thanks for the question @toddiwoddi How do you know when to serve a drink up vs on ice.   In your mixing glass add  2oz Hayman’s Old Tom Gin  1 oz Dry Vermouth  1/3 oz of Benedictine D.O.M liqueur  2 dash of Orange bitters  Stir for 30 to 40 rotations  Strain into chilled coupe glass  Garnish with an orange twist    Toma-tini  In a mixing glass add:  2-3 cherry tomatoes  1 basil leaf  Pinch of sea salt  Crack of pepper  Muddle  2 dashes black lemon bitters  2 oz gin, Olive Leaf Four Pillars  1 oz dry vermouth  Splash of champagne vinegar  Strain into chilled coupe glass    TIP: How do you know when to serve a drink up vs on ice    The Art of Drinking  IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast     Jules  IG: @join_jules  TikTok: @join_jules   Website: joinjules.com    Brad   IG: @favorite_uncle_brad    This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast  IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices