omni Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 I'm a serious martini man and needed a colder martini so this was what I bought on Ebay for $500 and fixed up. Came from a downsized paint shop in Kentucky. Though you RWG guys would get a smile since I poured it in front of my watch winder. Enjoy it, I sure am! Cheers, - Omni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 What was it those Guiness guys said..... Brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 That's very cool. You seem to be quite a connoisseur. You should wear a no-cg Bond Sub when you're preparing the drink though. I don't drink any alcohol (except very occasionally) but that machine would be perfect for my protein shakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Genius, sir Omni! Sheer genius! Like BT, I'm not much of a drinker, but I have to imagine that an icey martini is the perfect way to finish off the afternoon while watching those gorgeous Hawaiian sunsets, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 That is awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 but that machine would be perfect for my protein shakes I was thinking the same thing. Much better than my blender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 @J Absolutely classic... I'll take two [GG's that is]... M PS: You have to much time on your hands ... . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 I'm a serious martini man and needed a colder martini so this was what I bought on Ebay for $500 and fixed up. Came from a downsized paint shop in Kentucky. Though you RWG guys would get a smile since I poured it in front of my watch winder. Enjoy it, I sure am! Cheers, - Omni "> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 There are going to be some freaked out 'barmen' at the Home Depot paint counter this weekend.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Brilliant, simply brilliant!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chino Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 I thought it was a mega watch winder suffering from parkinson's... BBBBBRRRRRMMMM!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenacious_b Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 That's it; I am getting one. I have just about blown a rotator cuff shaking martinis. I knew there had to be a better way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Brilliant, just brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Where did the vermouth go? Did I miss it? I tend to pour the vermouth in with the ice then strain it so it just lightly flavours the ice. Then add the gin. Oh, and I prefer stirred, but I'd definitely like to try one of these Red Devil martinis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest uzername Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 awesome just need a few more olives five or six (I like it dirty) and some vermouth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omni Posted October 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Where did the vermouth go? Did I miss it? I tend to pour the vermouth in with the ice then strain it so it just lightly flavours the ice. Then add the gin. Oh, and I prefer stirred, but I'd definitely like to try one of these Red Devil martinis. Hi Pugwash: If you missed it, I have a small spray mister I use at the end of the video, that's the vermouth. I tend to agree with you and Chieftang regarding gin martinis (which I also consume), they should be stirred in a glass pitcher as shaking will bruise the flavor of the botanicals, however I'm in the camp that vodka is also considered a martini, which I prefer shaken and very cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graman Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Impressed. All I can say really....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cgrech Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 why even bother with the watch winder when you got that thing? Man, living in an apartment in Paris and NYC, Im sure my neighbors would love it if i got one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Very creative Omni and I got a good laugh. Although I can't help but wonder what that does to the vodka. I too like shaken 'tini's but it is generally accepted we don't want to shake it too much as it can alter the composition of the spirits. In other words, true connoisseurs take care not to bruise the vodka or gin. But I'm sure of one thing and that is at least you have the coldest Martini's in your neghborhood. As a side note I also have to add that I'm not much of a Belvedere guy. My partner is though. He loves it. I usually stick with Goose which I prefer with olives. I also like Ciroc alot lately, but only with fruit and never with olives in that case. With Belvedere, I always taste this weird woody bite on the finish. He says he doesn't taste that. Funny how our palets are all different. Anyway, congrats on your invention and let me know if you taste a difference in your favorite vodkas if you shake them less. I know I do - even with a shaker if I overdo it by hand. But again, you may not - or even if you do the added coldness is more important. Nothing like cold vodka. Yum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 I love it! But beware that crushed ice might not be for anybody. Except that: AWESOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omni Posted November 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 As a side note I also have to add that I'm not much of a Belvedere guy. My partner is though. He loves it. I usually stick with Goose which I prefer with olives. I also like Ciroc alot lately, but only with fruit and never with olives in that case. With Belvedere, I always taste this weird woody bite on the finish. He says he doesn't taste that. Funny how our palets are all different. I'll agree about shaking gin, has a lot of botanicals that get messed up from shaking. But I don't see that logic with Vodka, only the slight essence of aftertaste is what separates the finer smoother vodkas, they don't get bruised by vigorous shaking and still come through, even on the paintshaker. I'm a rye vodka fan, thus I prefer Polish vodkas a lot and probably why you get that woody finish that I enjoy. Others that I like a lot over Belvedere is Hanger One, followed by Ultimat (blend of 3 grains). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Yeah Hanger One is great. I forgot about that one. Woody, yes, but in a different way than Belvedere which is kind of oaky. It is definitely a flaw in my taste buds not yours. I have many friends who swear by it. I also might add that I don't like many Chardonnays and they tend to be oaky as well so there must be something about oak that doesn't agree with me. In any case, your invention is cool for sure - and yes bruising with gin is more of an issue, but I do taste differences depending on how much vodka has been shaken - and certainly the source of the ice as well. I know bartenders that swear by spring water for high end martinis and others that say mineral water is best believe it or not. I don't know how much I could buy into that but i sure do like drinking pretty much any fine vodka any way it comes within reason! But anyway, I would agree that the over-shaking phenomenom is far more dramitic in gin. Cheers! I'll agree about shaking gin, has a lot of botanicals that get messed up from shaking. But I don't see that logic with Vodka, only the slight essence of aftertaste is what separates the finer smoother vodkas, they don't get bruised by vigorous shaking and still come through, even on the paintshaker. I'm a rye vodka fan, thus I prefer Polish vodkas a lot and probably why you get that woody finish that I enjoy. Others that I like a lot over Belvedere is Hanger One, followed by Ultimat (blend of 3 grains). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWesley Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 LoL very cool shaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Ingenious, but does anyone truly believe it's better than a well stacked barmaid doing the shaking? Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omni Posted November 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 I also might add that I don't like many Chardonnays and they tend to be oaky as well so there must be something about oak that doesn't agree with me. Robbie, have you tried the new "un-oaked" Chardonnays now being sold? Seems to be the new thing since Chardonnay is becoming passe now but they are more expensive because they have taken the oak out of the process. They are pretty smooth. Funny, since my geezer age bracket has forced me into the low sodium, low-cholesterol seniors diet, the same thing happens when I buy food they take stuff out of, "less costs more". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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