The Great Escape is a painting by Darren Robinson which was uploaded on August 19th, 2014.
The Great Escape
The traditional method of preparation is to pour gin and dry vermouth into a mixing glass with ice cubes, stir, strain into chilled cocktail glass,... more
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16.000 x 20.000 x 0.750 inches
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Title
The Great Escape
Artist
Darren Robinson
Medium
Painting - Acrylic Paint & Inks On Canvas
Description
The traditional method of preparation is to pour gin and dry vermouth into a mixing glass with ice cubes, stir, strain into chilled cocktail glass, and garnish with a green olive or a twist of lemon peel. The ratio of gin to vermouth has been steadily increasing since the cocktail was created. A ratio of 1:1 was common at the turn of the 20th century, and 3:1 or 4:1 martinis were typical during the 1930s and 1940s. During the latter part of the 20th century, 6:1, 8:1, 12:1, or even 50:1 or 100:1. Some martinis were prepared by filling a cocktail glass with gin, then rubbing a finger of vermouth along the rim. There are those who advocated the elimination of vermouth altogether. Noël Coward suggested that the ideal Martini should be made by "filling a glass with gin then waving it in the general direction of Italy (a major producer of vermouth). PaintingsByDarren has created the olives as trying to escape in this amusing piece. A great conversation starter in any home.
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August 19th, 2014
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