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Dry Martini (4:1 ratio)
A stirred four-to-one Martini is indeed a delicious thing. But is a five-to-one Martini even more delicious? Try both, and perhaps also a three-to-one...
Dave Satterlee
7th March at 23:26
When I started my cocktail journey I preferred a classic 2:1 martini with a dash of orange bitters. Over time, however, my taste seems to have evolved to a preference of 4:1, which for me has become the perfect ratio. Tanqueray Ten, Dolin Dry, Regan's Orange bitters garnished with an olive and a lemon peel expressed over the top, stirred for 30 seconds and served ice cold and you have yourself an experience that borders on the sublime. Nice to see I'm not the only 4:1 fan out there.