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Originally posted by nostatic
the correct way to do it is to pour the gin into the glass, then take an atomizer (like for perfume) filled with vermouth. ONE squeeze of the bellows while holding the atomizer 15" above the surface of the gin, letting the puff of vermouth gently float onto the surface of the drink. Do not stir or shake. Drink and enjoy. Repeat as necessary.
My aunt "Sam" taught me that when I was 8 years old...
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Now that is a Real dry martini. More subtle and poetic than the "dry" versions my father taught me: like leaving out the vermouth or swishing the vermouth around the glass and then pouring it back in the bottle.
Do you have a good recipe for margaritas as well?