Post #76141 by Atomic Cocktail on Sat, Feb 14, 2004 5:07 PM

"There are even stranger versions of the Martini. Dashiell Hammett, who goes in for mystery anyway, has his mixed with vodka..."

The Bartenders Book (1951)

What I find interesting is how the Martini keeps getting drier and drier. My Sister-in-Law puts her vermouth in an atomizers and mists the glass. Personally, I would rather do shots at that point. Some of the early versions being 2:1 Gin to Vermouth, with the "Sweet Martini" being 1:1:1 Gin, French and Italian vermouth. the latter is an interesting drink but one I think works better with (dare I say it?) Vodka.

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Put away your bottles, my babies. Leave the Martini to your wives and sweethearts and take up the drink that's the real test of survival, THE FRENCH 75:

2 oz. dry gin
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
juice of half lemon
champagne

Shake well with ice. Strain into tall glass which ice cubes have been placed. Top with champagne. Have Dr. Z's hangover remedy close at hand.