O martini
Probably the best known cocktail in the world, Martini takes hundreds of different forms. The proportions of gin and vermouth can vary infinitely and some circles are considered elegant with the least amount of vermouth possible. Legend has it that a New York bartender used to put pure gin in a cocktai glass, fill his mouth with vermouth and pour out the amount of vermouth that dripped when he said the word "vermouth". The quantities mentioned here are obviously only a reference.
Sweet martini
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A part of gin;
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A piece of sweet vermouth;
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A cocktail cherry;
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Ice cubes;
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Place eight ice cubes in a bar glass and add the gin and sweet vermouth.
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Stir well and then pour into a martini glass, retaining the ice.
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Decorate with cherry.
Dry martini
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A part of gin;
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A portion of dry vermouth;
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A green olive;
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Ice cubes;
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Place four ice cubes in a bar glass and add the gin and dry vermouth.
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Stir well and then pour into a Martini glass, retaining the ice.
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Decorate with the olive skewered on a cocktail stick.
Medium martini
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A part of gin;
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A piece of sweet vermouth;
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A portion of dry vermouth;
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Ice cubes;
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Place eight ice cubes in a bar glass and add the gin, sweet vermouth and dry vermouth.
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Stir well and then pour into a martini glass, retaining the ice. Stir well and then pour into a martini glass, retaining the ice.
