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What is a straight up gin martini?
“’Straight up’ typically means that you don’t want any vermouth in your Martini,” Cruz adds. Ask the bartender for advice if you’re not sure, but definitely don’t skip the vermouth all together. “A common mistake people make when ordering a Martini is axing the vermouth,” Vose says.
How do you make a martini?
Build the drink: Place the gin or vodka and dry vermouth in a cocktail shaker. Shake the drink: Add cubed ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain the drink: If you prefer ice shards floating at the top of your Martini, then simply strain the drink into your chilled Martini glass.
What is the secret to making a great martini at home?
7 Tips From Bartenders on How to Make a Better Martini
- SAY NO TO VODKA.
- VERMOUTH IS A MUST.
- BALANCE YOUR FLAVORS.
- DON’T OMIT ORANGE BITTERS.
- STIR, DON’T SHAKE.
- ADD LEMON INSTEAD OF OLIVES.
- SERVE IT IN STYLE.
Is a martini better with gin or vodka?
Gin offers a more complex and botanical flavor, while vodka can give your martini a smoother, more modern taste. It all comes down to your own personal preferences and utilizing the spirit that best caters to your own unique pallet.
What is the best alcohol for a martini?
That includes fresh, refrigerated dry vermouth and artisan olive juice. The cocktail can be made with gin or vodka. Gin is the classic choice, but by the 1970s, vodka had supplanted its botanical cousin, and it became the regular call in Dirty Martinis.
Should a martini be made with gin or vodka?
What is a martini twist?
“With a Twist” This just refers to how you want your martini garnished. Classic martinis are either garnished with an olive on a skewer or a small twist of lemon peel for an added pop of citrus. If you have a preference, just tell your bartender “with a twist” for the lemon peel, or “with an olive.”