2006-12-15 08:58:01 · 6 answers · asked by KGP 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Sadly, they now call anything served in a martini glass - a martini.
Technically it is not a martini - a true martini is gin and vermouth, served with an olive or lemon peel.
But a vodka martini has become common place and it is now acceptable to call it a martini.
2006-12-15 12:36:48 · answer #1 · answered by Mike M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read all about this once, and NO it is technically not a true martini. However as a bartender, I ask to clarify when people order (gin or vodka and what brand).
2006-12-15 09:13:02 · answer #2 · answered by Nikki W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is a martini.....you are just replacing the gin with vodka actually quite good......in my opinion its the vermouth that makes it a martini
2006-12-15 09:09:52 · answer #3 · answered by misskenzie12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it has vermouth and an olive; much like a glass of cold gin with no vermouth and an olive is an extra extra dry martini.
2006-12-15 09:01:41 · answer #4 · answered by Flea© 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you order a Martini in a restaurant they'll brin you a Gin Martini.
If you say, "Oh, I'll have a Vidka Martini, please" that's what you'll get.
They are BOTH Martinis!
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2006-12-15 08:59:51 · answer #5 · answered by Freesumpin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was originally a vermouth and gin mix. But it was Ian Fleming's invention, James Bond, who replaced the gin with vodka. So, it depends on whether you're a purist.
2006-12-15 09:28:45 · answer #6 · answered by montrealissima 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋