Dry Martini (2:1 ratio) Wet

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Serve in a Martini glass

Ingredients:
2 oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
1 oz Strucchi Dry Vermouth
2 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura optional
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Martini glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of chilled Fragata Green Olive on stick or lemon zest twist.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 9/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 8/10
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Review:

Reputed to be a favourite of HRH Prince Charles.

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AKA: Wet Martini

History:

A generous measure of vermouth to two of gin, hence the name 'Wet' Martini.

Dry Martini history.

Nutrition:

One serving of Dry Martini (2:1 ratio) Wet contains 167 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 26.32% alc./vol. (26.32° proof)
  • 23.9 grams of pure alcohol

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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
10th November 2022 at 01:14
This is a very delicious martini. The ingredients mix well together and the hint of the orange bitters add a nice hint.
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Vera Lycaon’s Avatar Vera Lycaon
15th June 2022 at 11:22
A personal favorite, as far as Martinis go - best with the orange bitters, a lemon twist and stirred until you get bored before straining it out.
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Stuart Reeve’s Avatar Stuart Reeve
4th November 2021 at 19:36
I like this ratio, but prefer half of the Vermouth to be extra dry, and the other half sweet. I find this gives a depth of flavour, especially when shaken.
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David M.’s Avatar David M.
11th February 2021 at 06:10
Wanted to experience a “wetter” Martini than I usually drink. A bit too wet for me. I’ll have to try 3:1 next.
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Hunter Newsome’s Avatar Hunter Newsome
12th August 2022 at 18:04
I say go for the 1:1 or 2:1.5 ratio. You may be surprised. I usually prefer a 5:1 Martini but those recipes somehow come out better balanced than the 2:1 ratio.
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