"Jack thinks (and he's convinced me too) that a martini is a cocktail that's actually best made at home. You only need 2 ingredients-gin and dry vermouth-and you have complete control over the ratios. We both like ours dry, which is how I've written the recipe below, but I've also included notes on adapting it to make a wet martini. Try it a few times, and you'll quickly find a balance you love."
"Gin - The bottle of gin you choose will determine the flavor profile of your cocktail. If you have a favorite brand, definitely reach for it here. If you're not sure where to start, we like Hendrick's (notes of citrus and cucumber) and St. George Botanivore (more herbaceous and floral). Dry Vermouth - Dry vermouth is a type of fortified white wine. Compared to sweet vermouth, which is used in classic cocktails like the Manhattan, dry vermouth has a low sugar content. Botanicals like spices, rose, and orange bark give it an aromatic flavor. We like Dolin dry vermouth."
A classic martini uses two ingredients: gin and dry vermouth, served with a twist. Selecting the gin defines the cocktail's flavor profile; options like Hendrick's add citrus and cucumber notes while St. George Botanivore emphasizes herbaceous and floral qualities. Dry vermouth is a fortified white wine with low sugar and aromatic botanicals; Dolin is a recommended choice. A vodka martini replaces gin with vodka for a cleaner taste. Home preparation allows precise control over ratios; a dry martini uses a 5:1 gin-to-vermouth ratio, and the ratio can be adjusted to make a wetter martini.
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