![]() ![]() But that’s just my preference.”ĭon’t be afraid to try new things and ask for recommendations. “I prefer more citrusy gins like Plymouth, Tanqueray 10 and Ford’s, mixed three parts to one part gin to vermouth. ![]() “I like Vodka Martinis and I like Gin Martinis, but the ratio of each spirit to vermouth is quite different,” says Bell. “A Gin Martini will include the punch of juniper and botanicals, whereas the Vodka Martini has an elegant level of purity.” “This comes down to personal preference and experimentation,” says Guy. If you'd like more layers of flavor including juniper, citrus, spices and herbs, then gin is the way to go.” Although vodka is technically made the same way as gin, after or during distillation, gin has botanicals added to it. “If they want vodka, it's best if they specify that. ![]() “A classic Martini is with gin,” says Jillian Vose, beverage director at The Dead Rabbit in NYC. There’s no wrong answer (although traditionally a Martini is made with gin), so it really depends on taste preference. The age old conundrum when ordering a Martini is whether you should ask for vodka or gin. A Dirty Martini uses olives-either the brine or, at the American Bar, we like to muddle our olives into the drink so you get a powerful olive flavor alongside the salinity.” A Wet Martini is made with a higher ratio of vermouth to spirit. Here’s Guy’s quick run down of your three basic Martini styles: “A Dry Martini is made with less vermouth, therefore the ratio of spirit to vermouth is higher, meaning that will be the most prominent flavor. “Which spirit would you like for your Martini: gin or vodka? How would you like it: wet, dry or dirty? Do you have a preferred garnish? The style of Martini is the part that scares most people.” “Creating a memorable Martini starts with balancing three things: choice of spirit, style of cocktail and, finally, the flavor enhancing garnish,” explains Pippa Guy, senior bartender at the American Bar in London. So here’s the first step for ordering a Martini: You have to want a real Martini-not a fruity thing in a V-shaped glass. “We used to get asked all the time what kind of Martinis we had-we’ve come a long way.” People used to refer to Cosmos and Lemondrops as Martinis,” says Jeff Bell, general manager of PDT in New York. “When I first started bartending, ‘Martini’ became synonymous with any drink that was served up in a cocktail glass. It’s important to note that if you order a Martini you will receive a cold, boozy cocktail made with vodka or gin, dry vermouth and a garnish-and nothing else. ![]()
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