2006-12-06 06:37:01 · 13 answers · asked by austin_killer_007 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
The classic martini's dryness is defined by the amount of vermouth added. The less vermouth, the drier the drink. Serious martini drinkers are very specific about their desired degree of dryness. As a point of reference, "dry" equals approximately 1/4 ounce, "extra dry" constitutes a few drops, and when someone orders an "extra, extra dry" martini, they are essentially requesting gin or vodka straight from the bottle (just what most doctors prescribe for post-tax trauma).
2006-12-06 06:54:10 · answer #1 · answered by Mom of Three 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can make an extra dry gin martini, an extra dry vodka martini,
or an extra dry gin and vodka martini (called a Vesper).
You should chill your gin or vodka in the freezer. Chill your shaker in the freezer as well.
Once thoroughly chilled, grab the shaker and half fill with ice cubes. Add 3 drops of dry vermouth. 3 drops only (add more than 3 and your martini will taste wet).
Add 1 1/2 shots of alcohol of your choice, and shake 5 times.
Pour into a chilled martini glass immediately.
Why chill everything? Water and too much vermouth make martinis wet. If you chill everything and do a quick shake, it keeps the ice from melting, thus keeping your martini dry.
Garnish with an olive or a twist. Don't use the expensive stuff if you make dirty martinis, as the brine will kill all flavor anyway.
Have fun and make one for me.
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2006-12-06 06:45:44 · answer #2 · answered by makawao_kane 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly a 'Martini' is made with Gin, otherwise its called a 'Vodkatini'. And to make it dry don't use the Vermouth. And the more chilled everything is the dryer it will become. Keep your gin chilled, make sure the glass is REALLY chilled and when you stir it, make sure you use HEAPS of ice (the more ice - the dryer it will become). Personally I don't like Martinis' so I would stick to the Vodka, if useing vodka it is ok to shake (never shake a Martini as it will bruise the Gin). Which ever way you go, enjoy it. Cheers.
2006-12-06 10:40:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 19:06:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to make it is pour the dry vermouth into your jigger over the ice.
Let it sit for a second and then strain it out.
Pour your vodka or gin in and swirl or shake it if you want (I don't shake).
Pour into your martini glass and use a twist of lemon around the lip of the glass. Pour your cubes into a seperate glass.
2006-12-06 07:50:23 · answer #5 · answered by holicheese 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The classic vodka martini.
In a shaker:
ice
1/4 oz extra dry vermouth
3 oz vodka
Shake and pour into a martini glass thorough a strainer to remove the ice. Garnish with an olive and a cocktail onion (optional).
For a gin martini, use gin instead of vodka (I personally find gin to be disgusting).
2006-12-06 06:42:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Learn How to Make A Martini!
Extra Dry Martini Recipe
4 parts vodka
3 to 5 drops dry vermouth
1/8 teaspoon lemon juice
Lemon twist
Combine liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker with cracked ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with lemon twist.
2006-12-06 06:40:51 · answer #7 · answered by Hi Y'all! 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
An "extra dry" is simply gin or vodka shaken straight, nothing but ice added to the shaker. then garnished with an olive.
dryness refers to the amount of vermouth added.... the less the dryer.
I'm a dirty martini girl myself, throw some olive juice into the shaker!
2006-12-06 06:45:05 · answer #8 · answered by Nita C 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Extra dry means NO vermouth. Just chill vodka or gin, stick your choice of garnishes in it(most prefer olives, some even like olives stuffed with blue chz)and sip away. Its an aquired taste, definitely. Can be seerved either up or on the rocks.
2006-12-06 06:41:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Three measures of Gordon's; one of vodka; half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it over ice, and add a thin slice of lemon peel.
2006-12-06 06:39:31 · answer #10 · answered by Kal EL 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋