Martinis in the mix

It wasn't planned, but Martinis pop up a few times in this episode. Not in our product reviews, which feature Planteray Cut and Dry Coconut Rum and Tito's Handmade Vodka (although, come to think of it, the latter would make a fab base if vodka-based Martinis are your thing). As the title suggests, they're front of centre of our featured book 'The Martini – The Ultimate Guide to a Cocktail Icon' by Alice Lascelles; then they pop up in fine style in our bar review at one of the oldest restaurants in London – Rules, as well as in this week's Cocktail Hack with Simon Ford. With more than 20 years experience in the drinks industry under her belt, it's fair to say that this week's guest Charlotte Voisey knows her way around a Martini. But rather than that, we're talking to her about her brand new, exciting role as Executive Director of the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation. Tune in to find out more. For more from The Cocktail Lovers, visit thecocktaillovers.com For the products featured in this episode, see websites below: What we're mixing: Split-base Sazerac 10ml absinthe rinse 30ml cognac 30ml rye whiskey 10ml sugar syrup 4 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters 1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters 10ml Absinthe rinse Method: Chill an old Fashioned glass, then swirl with absinthe to coat. Then add remaining ingredients to mixing glas and stir over ice. Strain into glass them=n garnish with a lemon twist. In this episode: Planetary Cut & Dry Coconut Rum Rules Restaurant The Martini – The Ultimate Guide to a Cocktail Icon by Alice Lascelles The Winter Garden Cocktail Bar at Rules Tito's Handmade Vodka The Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T-Bone' Watson Edited by Christian Fox