The correct ratio of gin to vermouth is 4 to 1 — no, it’s 5 to 1 — no, it’s 50-50 — no, ... “On a personal level, there are times when I want a bone-dry vodka martini.

If you ask for a dry vodka martini on the other hand, your drink will only contain about ¼ to ½ ounce of dry vermouth -- which makes a big difference in the overall flavor of the cocktail.

No matter how you drink your Martini — with vodka or gin, with more vermouth of less, with a twist or an olive or an onion, which makes it a Gibson — always serve it in a frozen glass or coupe ...

“I prefer my vodka martinis with no vermouth, because the distinct flavor of the spirit is what I am leaning toward.” This story originally appeared in the June 2023 issue of Penta magazine. Close ...

The martini—one of cocktail culture’s true classics, first gained popularity in the U.S. during the 1920s and 1930s, becoming a Jazz Age symbol of sophistication. Originally a gin drink before ...

A Martini's Vermouth Matters. ... If you like a classic-tasting martini, whether with gin or vodka, stick to the European vermouths (Dolin and Noilly are French, Martini & Rossi is Italian).

If you’re looking for something marginally less boozy, try a 50/50 martini made with gin and vermouth. Ms. Marshall often reaches for blanc vermouth to create a slightly richer drink.