Tini Biggs Celebrates Spring With New Martinis
We hate to sound like the punchline of a blond joke, but OMG, we are soooo drunk.
We test-drove six new martinis at Tini Biggs in lower Queen Anne. Tini Biggs opened in 1996 and just celebrated its 4,000th consecutive night of pouring martinis. When you think about some of the ice and power storms we’ve had over the past few winters, you’ll understand their dedication to drinking. From the Classic Dry Martini (gin, vermouth) to the Jello-Tini (Finlandia Lime Vodka, orange liqueur poured over a bed of vodka lime Jell-O) to the Burning Man-tini (Mazama Chili Pepper Vodka mixed with chocolate liqueur, topped with sweetened cream), we can assure you, whatever you drink, Tini Biggs has a martini for you.
The new line up of martinis included an array of unusual ingredients, many of which have health benefits. Example: the winner of the evening, Best-Damn-Gin-and-Tonic-tini, includes actual quinine powder, historically used to prevent malaria. Add some gin to kill the germs, soda to alleviate tummy ache and lime juice to prevent scurvy, and you don’t have to feel guilty for enjoying this delicious concoction. The Spa-tini includes your typical gin and vodka but also includes eucalyptus syrup (relieves cough and reduces fever) and egg whites, which promote shiny hair (Jennifer Aniston used to eat them for breakfast).
Other cocktails in the line up included a Grapefruit-tini, which manages not to include any grapefruit, other than the caramelized slice on the rim, and the S.O.B (Sweet Old Burt) a surprisingly delicious Jack Daniels, absinthe and banana liqueur martini created in honor of the owner’s late father.
Expect a delicious spring line-up at Tini Biggs, all served in a 10oz martini glass.
