Drinks
Forget Dry or Dirty, a '50/50' Is the Martini of the Moment
A recipe of equal parts gin and vermouth may sound like apostasy to martini purists, but it's growing in popularity at upscale global bars.
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For a drink with only two ingredients, the martini inspires a disproportional level of disagreement.
Its exact origins still a matter of dispute, the beloved combination of dry vermouth and clear liquor tends to attract purists who insist fiercely on their own particular dogma: gin over vodka; two olives, instead of a lemon twist; stirred, not shaken; don't you dare go overboard on the vermouth.