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Dry Martini vs Gibson
What is the difference between a Dry Martini and a Gibson? Here are both recipes side by side, with exact measures, and what actually sets them apart.
The difference
- Both use gin and dry vermouth.
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.