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Dry Martini vs Dirty Martini
What is the difference between a Dry Martini and a Dirty Martini? Here are both recipes side by side, with exact measures, and what actually sets them apart.
The difference
- Both use gin and dry vermouth.
- Only the Dirty Martini has olive brine.
Dry Martini
| Gin | 60 ml |
| Dry vermouth | 10 ml |
The cocktail of the 20th century. It grew drier decade by decade as the vermouth shrank and the gin grew.
