Reviewed: Jul. 8, 2008

Classic cocktail! A Gin martini is the only true martini, no? This is a near perfect ratio gin to vermouth, but I do like my martini a little "dirty"...

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Auldjaded

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: May 30, 2008

It has to be dry to be good. The only change I make is that I use a lemon twist instead of the olive. Or sometimes, a pickled onion, to make a Gibson.

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JANVANCAN

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2008

Love "Gin" Martinis!! This was great :) Try it with Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives...You'll love it!!

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l.beachgurl

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Long Beach, California, USA

Living In: Bellflower, California, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2008

To make it even more "perfect", don't shake it, just stirr slowly. Shaking infuses air into the drink and changes it's flavor (bruises the gin?). As a long time "shaker" I found could really tell the difference when this was pointed out to me years ago by a barkeeper in Manhattan. Just try it. James Bond was just plain wrong (but we knew that when he chose vodka over gin).

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GrillLover

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2008

I've never actually ordered a martini in a bar, but I love a strong drink and gin! This was very good!

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amber

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Kelso, Washington, USA

Living In: Longview, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2008

Being a retired Bartender,I was happy to see a great Martini recipe that's made with Gin! As of late, Martini's almost always have been made with vodka. I do love your Martini recipe but even more I love to change it into a gibson & add a few cocktail onions,now that's a great drink! Good job on all of your classic's. Someone really did do their homework! Thanks

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Linda M.

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Royal Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 25, 2003

Oooohh, Shaggy! I've always wanted to order a martini, as I like gin, but feared the disappointment. So I made your recipe, just to test drive this baby, and I'm in LOVE! Can't verify its perfection, however, since I haven't had much experience. But I gave this five stars on its own merits. Thank you!

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KAEMARIE

Reviewed: Jun. 3, 2002

Everybody has their own opinion on what they consider a "perfect" martini. I'm actually not that picky as long as it's not too watered-down. I would call this recipe very nearly perfect. I usually swirl my martini (in the shaker) until my fingers start to freeze, which might be a little less than 30 seconds. If there is any left in the shaker, I pour it into a spare glass, so it doesn't get too watered-down with melting ice. Lately, I've been using anchovy-stuffed olives which I find quite delightful.

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