The Definition of a Dry Martini

Martinis can be prepared with either gin or vodka.

A martini can be prepared and served "up" -- with no ice and in a stemmed martini glass -- or on the rocks, on ice in a rock glass. Martinis are traditionally made with gin, but vodka can be used. Does this Spark an idea?

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Martini Recipe
- Many people order a "dry" martini. What makes a martini "dry" is that a lesser amount of dry vermouth is used than would be for a regular martini. A dry martini recipe includes 1 2/3 oz. of gin or vodka, 2/3 oz. of dry vermouth and one or two olives. The liquids are shaken well and poured into a stemmed martini glass or over ice in a rock glass, and olives are added.
Vermouth Elements
- The added vermouth is a dry aperitif wine infused with aromatic herbs and spices and is usually imported from France. It is 15 to 18 percent alcohol.
Condiments
- Green olives are traditionally served with martinis.
  
  Dry martinis are traditionally served with stuffed green olives, but other alternatives are lime, a lemon twist or specialty olives such as jalapeno-stuffed olives.

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