Automatic Slims Pineapple Martini

Thanks for clearing that up Sheldon- we all know what a "true" martini
contains. This particular concoction is just a little more festive and
easier to enjoy for those who aren't necessarily die-hard martini
drinkers. Not to sound chauvenistic but it's been my experience that
those of the female persuasion enjoy this drink very much.
Based on your reply however, I doubt it's very often that you find
yourself in their company.

kevnbro said:

Thanks for clearing that up Sheldon- we all know what a "true" martini
contains. This particular concoction is just a little more festive and
easier to enjoy for those who aren't necessarily die-hard martini
drinkers. Not to sound chauvenistic but it's been my experience that
those of the female persuasion enjoy this drink very much.
Based on your reply however, I doubt it's very often that you find
yourself in their company.

I don't think you're gonna find much sympathy on this one, even among
Sheldon haters. The drink is probably lovely. You need to call it
something else because "Martini" is already taken. Your drink has
absolutely *no* similarities to a martini.

Best regards,
Bob <-- doesn't drink martinis

kevnbro said:

Automatic Slims in Memphis, TN. makes the most amazing pineapple
martini that i've duplicated and though not a food item (unless you
count the pineapple), I thought it might make for a nice holiday
beverage that just about any one who enjoys spirited libations will
enjoy.

Yabbut it's NOT a martini.

( instructions mercifully snipped)

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flavor will become more pronounce (leftovers will be good for weeks)

When ready to serve:
At this point, the Vodka has taken on a lovely light golden color and
the aroma of vanilla is divine
fill a martini shaker with ice, shake and strain into a frosted
martini glass- garnish with a pineapple wedge, cherry or any
complimenting garnish

Your guests will love it! Enjoy!

OMIGOD, here we go again!

gloria p

kevnbro said:

Automatic Slims in Memphis, TN. makes the most amazing pineapple
martini that i've duplicated and though not a food item (unless you
count the pineapple), I thought it might make for a nice holiday
beverage that just about any one who enjoys spirited libations will
enjoy.

It starts with a decorative glass container of just about any shape or
size that will look nice sitting out on a bar, table or counter-top and
can be sealed as this beverage needs several days to flavor properly:

* Keep in mind that the pineapple will displace a considerable amount
of the Vodka, so be sure to use a container large enough to hold the
liquid amount you will need to serve your guests

1.) Fill your container of choice with as many fresh, ripe pineapple
rings (rings are the more attractive but chunks will work) as it will
hold
2.) Halve several vanilla beans (or leave whole if you prefer) and
scrape the vanilla pulp into the container- drop in the beans
3.) Fill with any Vodka of choice but keep in mind that this does not
require an expensive Vodka as the days of flavoring will smooth it
nicely
4.) Cover/cap and allow to sit undisturbed for no less than 2 days but
i'd recommend at least 5 as it will mellow even more and the vanilla
flavor will become more pronounce (leftovers will be good for weeks)

When ready to serve:
At this point, the Vodka has taken on a lovely light golden color and
the aroma of vanilla is divine
fill a martini shaker with ice, shake and strain into a frosted
martini glass- garnish with a pineapple wedge, cherry or any
complimenting garnish

Your guests will love it! Enjoy!

Coyote Cafe makes something they call a Brazilian Daiquiri by following
pretty much that same recipe but using rum instead of vodka and adding
piloncillo. They add a splash of lime juice and serve it in champagne
flutes.

I've made that drink, then strained out the booze and stored it in the
freezer. I serve it in tall shot glasses. (The leftover marinated
pineapple/vanilla stuff is great with ice cream or on top of angel food
cake.)

But how in the hell does the Automatic Slims recipe qualify as a MARTINI? Or
is this just another ignorant misuse of the term for the sake of marketing?

Bob

Puester said:

OMIGOD, here we go again!

gloria p

I think we need a standard automatic repost that states:

"No matter what kind of glass you put it in, your frou-frou drink is
NOT a martini!"

-L.

Bob Terwilliger' virtualgoth@die_spammer.biz said:

But how in the hell does the Automatic Slims recipe qualify as a MARTINI?
Or is this just another ignorant misuse of the term for the sake of
marketing?

I think the word "martini" is unretrievably lost... maybe we should just get
over it. It's partly a generational thing, but then again, my sister (who
receives solicitations to get an AARP membership) serves these "martinis" to
me all the time. I just keep my mouth shut now and enjoy them.

This certainly isn't the first word to change recently. The term "station
wagon" has been retired. This is not a "station wagon":

http://tinyurl.com/8hr9g

I don't know what it is, but don't dare call it a "station wagon"! ;-)

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kevnbro said:

Thanks for clearing that up Sheldon- we all know what a "true" martini
contains. This particular concoction is just a little more festive and
easier to enjoy for those who aren't necessarily die-hard martini
drinkers. Not to sound chauvenistic but it's been my experience that
those of the female persuasion enjoy this drink very much.
Based on your reply however, I doubt it's very often that you find
yourself in their company.

I don't think you're gonna find much sympathy on this one, even among
Sheldon haters. The drink is probably lovely. You need to call it
something else because "Martini" is already taken. Your drink has
absolutely *no* similarities to a martini.

Best regards,
Bob <-- doesn't drink martinis

Precisely - you might as well call it a scotch and soda or a Manhattan or an
apple juice.

--
Peter Aitken

Forgive me... damn, you people are the the most PC people I think i've
ever encountered.

I hope you also refuse to drink any domestic "beer" as most of it's
made with adjunct grains ie. rice and corn instead of barley.

Perhaps you've also never looked in a bartenders guide as there are
"martinis" listed under just about every liquor type.

kevnbro said:

Forgive me... damn, you people are the the most PC people I think i've
ever encountered.

I hope you also refuse to drink any domestic "beer" as most of it's
made with adjunct grains ie. rice and corn instead of barley.

Perhaps you've also never looked in a bartenders guide as there are
"martinis" listed under just about every liquor type.

what does "political correctness" have to do with refusing to call every
drink served in a martini glass a martini? And most domestic beer isn't
beer. It's [censored] with beer flavorings.

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Sheesh.... stone me already and get it over with.

kevnbro said:

Sheesh.... stone me already and get it over with.

Its not a indictment of you personally, you know...

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kevnbro said:

Forgive me... damn, you people are the the most PC people I think i've
ever encountered.

PC? Wrong term... has nothing to do with politics! ;-)

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I hope you also refuse to drink any domestic "beer" as most of it's
made with adjunct grains ie. rice and corn instead of barley.

I'd call beer anything that is fermented, undistilled and carbonated that
has grain as a base and uses hops for flavoring. Without hops, it might be
something like sake, or rice wine.

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Perhaps you've also never looked in a bartenders guide as there are
"martinis" listed under just about every liquor type.

And what might be the copyright date of these bartenders guides? I suspect
they are all after 1980, if not later. Of course, if one was born after
1980, ones older than that might seem like ancient history! ;-)

I guess personally I've gotten past the fact that usage of the word
"martini" has changed. If I am a guest and am offered something that the
host calls a "martini", I will graciously accept it. If a bar lists a
"martini" in a menu and lists ingredients where gin/vodka and vermouth are
nowhere to be found, I'll still order it if it sounds interesting. But if I
order a "martini" unqualified, I would expect it to be made of the
traditional ingredients.

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I'd call beer anything that is fermented, undistilled and carbonated that has grain as a base and uses hops for flavoring. Without hops, it might be something like sake, or rice wine.

Having brewed many batches of beer myself and spent much time
researching home brewing and talking to home brewers, I can guarantee
you beer enthusiasts would disagree with your statement.

Also, the recipe I posted is nothing more than a homemade flavored
Vodka, shaken with ice in a "dare I say, martini shaker" and served in
a martini glass. Perhaps it would have been better accepted had I
suggested it be served in a Collins glass.. oh wait, a wine.. no... uh,
a margarita.. no... coffee mug? Tea cup? jelly jar?

First...

Personally I really don't have a problem with you having used the word
"martini". Certainly if that's what the bar that was serving it called it,
you are just reporting that fact. Your recipe does sound very interesting
with ageing the drink for several days to extract and blend the flavors.
Don't let this utterly predictable "martini" argument detract from the fact
that you presented a nice recipe. Last week we had the same argument on
pomegranate martinis!

kevnbro said:

Quoted message said:

I'd call beer anything that is fermented, undistilled and carbonated that
has grain as a
base and uses hops for flavoring. Without hops, it might be something
like sake, or rice wine.

Having brewed many batches of beer myself and spent much time
researching home brewing and talking to home brewers, I can guarantee
you beer enthusiasts would disagree with your statement.

I'm sure they would... the same way some here have a problem with your use
of the word "martini". I'd say something about searching for "authenticity",
but that word has been hijacked too! ;-)

With regard to what constitutes "beer", I remember a very opinionated
coworker of mine who lambasted American mass market beer as not being
"beer". On an occassion where we were having a working "party" I brought in
the beer, which consisted of a selection of American microbrews (and I'm not
talking Sam Adams) and some Mexican beers. When confronted with this
situation, my coworker was afraid to try the American microbrews (which were
primarily darker beers) and would only try the Mexican beer that looked
closest to those mass market American beers he detested... he choose Corona.
He was looking for the least risky option... which is what American mass
market beer is all about in my opinion.

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Also, the recipe I posted is nothing more than a homemade flavored
Vodka, shaken with ice in a "dare I say, martini shaker" and served in
a martini glass. Perhaps it would have been better accepted had I
suggested it be served in a Collins glass.. oh wait, a wine.. no... uh,
a margarita.. no... coffee mug? Tea cup? jelly jar?

Maybe if you mixed it in a "cocktail shaker" and served it in a "cocktail
glass" and it was called a "Automatic Slims Pineapple Cocktail", there
wouldn't have been any problem at all.

Again, don't take this martini thing here too seriously... I'd swear we have
this same argument here every week! ;-)

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Thanks for clearing that up Sheldon- we all know what a "true" martini
contains. This particular concoction is just a little more festive and
easier to enjoy for those who aren't necessarily die-hard martini
drinkers. Not to sound chauvenistic but it's been my experience that
those of the female persuasion enjoy this drink very much.
Based on your reply however, I doubt it's very often that you find
yourself in their company.

The fact of the matter is I do not care what that hell they call their
concoction it has nothing to do with a MARTINI. Why don't you shred cabbage in
it and call it a coleslaw/pineapple Martini. You could throw in a few
marshmallows as garnish.

Dimitri

wff_ng_7 said:

Don't let this utterly predictable "martini" argument detract from the fact
that you presented a nice recipe. Last week we had the same argument on
pomegranate martinis!

The problem is, the martini is a specific drink, not a type of drink.
A cocktail is a type of drink and is the proper term to be used for
all these liquor/mixer combinations. I realize language evolves and
the martini monicker has only recently been adopted by gen x, y,
whatever, but us traditionalist cringe at the corruption. Only time
will tell if the classic terms survives. I suspect it will.

nb