Martini vs Dry Martini
A standard Martini is a workhorse. You’ve got your gin (or vodka, if you’re that person—no judgment, just side-eye), a generous splash of dry vermouth, and a whisper of orange bitters. The classic ratio is about 2:1—two parts spirit to one part vermouth.
This version is balanced. It’s the cocktail equivalent of a warm hug from a friend who also happens to be a little drunk. The vermouth gives it a floral, herbal softness that rounds out the gin’s juniper bite. It’s the first-date Martini—approachable, slightly mysterious, and unlikely to knock you on your ass (unless you have three).
Honestly? It’s delicious. But it’s also a little… polite. Which is why the Dry Martini entered the chat, kicking the door down.