Dirty, Dry, or Wet? Martini Variations Demystified
Strong Martini Variations
Dry Martini
Ingredients (1 serving): 60 ml gin, 10–15 ml dry vermouth, lemon twist or olive.
Method: Stir with ice for 20–30 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass. Bone-dry and strong. For even drier, rinse the glass with vermouth and discard.
Wet Martini
Ingredients (1 serving): 50 ml gin, 25 ml dry vermouth.
Method: Stir with ice. Strain into a chilled glass. Softer and more aromatic while still strong.
Dirty Martini
Ingredients (1 serving): 60 ml gin or vodka, 10 ml dry vermouth, 10–15 ml olive brine, olive garnish.
Method: Stir (or shake) with ice. Strain into a chilled glass. Bold, salty, and properly strong. The original narrative about the variations continues below.
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