http://daveavance.com Author of "Martini Madness: 380 recipes to tempt your taste buds". Sun, 16 May 2010 03:01:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Select quality ingredients. When preparing to make a martini, whether it is for you or a customer, select quality ingredients. There are many qualities of liquor on the market, some of which are of extremely high quality and some that are cheap replacements intended for mixing. Martinis are complex in flavor and should have a smooth taste. The same goes for mixers and garnishes used in the drink. Who wants to follow-up their martini with a soft, mushy fruit slice?]]> http://daveavance.com/2009/01/25/5-tips-to-making-a-good-martini/