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- Less vermouth results in a drier martini
- American in origin
- Martinis made with vodka are now more popular than the classic gin martini
- Famous martini drinkers: Winston Churchill, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Franklin D. Roosevelt and James Bond
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Traditional Recipe
The traditional martini is made with five parts gin and one part vermouth, usually equating to 21/2 ounces of gin and 1/2 ounce of vermouth, stirred and served in a chilled glass with an olive garnish.The James Bond Effect
Perhaps due in part to James Bond's trademark order of martinis "shaken, not stirred," martinis are now usually prepared by shaking the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker, then straining the drink into a glass. Some purists argue that this method dulls the taste of the vermouth, while others claim that it enhances the taste of the gin.-
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Martinis Questions
I need some good martini recipes. Any recommendations? 2 AnswersHowdy here are some martini recipes for you to try. This jalapeno, ginger & lemongrass infused martini will knock your socks off and rock your world!! Spicy... read more
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