It’s not a 50/50 martini or a reverse martini. The “dry” refers to the ratio of gin to vermouth (yes, I do accept the legitimacy of vodka martinis... and you’re welcome to go off and write ...

The martini is a subjective drink and everyone has their preference: gin, vodka, both, dry, wet, dirty, shaken, stirred. Below is a fail-safe classic recipe. Put a coupette or other glass of your ...

This savoury classic consists of vodka, dry vermouth and then ‘dirtied’ with olive brine. Serve it ice cold from the freezer, poured into a martini glass with an olive garnish. Gin lovers will ...