I drink my martinis inverted, or upside-down: that is, with the ratios of gin (always gin) and vermouth flipped, for a slightly lighter drinking experience. This is ideal for a marathon day like Thanksgivingâyou break out the martini pitcher when itâs time for the heavy stuff, but itâs everrrrr so slightly less heavy. This recipe would be built purposefully scaled up for a group, kept in the freezer until go-time, with the right amount of water added in to act as the dilution from ice stirring.
When making a big batch of a drink that would normally be shaken or stirred with ice, the recipe must include water to account for dilutionâi.e., the water released by the ice into each individual drink. This has a huge impact on the final balance of flavors and alcoholic intensity, as melted ice can account for 15%â25% of a drinkâs total volume. Combine liquor the night before and freeze to very thoroughly chill. Add olive juice (if using) and water 1 hour before youâre ready to serve, freeze until go-time.
