The martini other than being the most popular is one of the most versatile cocktails you can order. There are so many recipes that can appeal to a wide range of tastes. Some try to improve it by creating new variations of the drink. And some people search for the elusive perfect martini. Many cocktail enthusiasts have debated on what makes the perfect martini.

Gin and not vodka is used to make a standard martini. To make the perfect martini you have to get the best ingredients you can find. There are several good brands of gin and vermouth out there. Prepare the glass by chilling it in a freezer. Add an olive or a lemon twist as a garnish. If you decide to use the lemon twist, swipe it in the inside of the glass to impart a certain flavor to the drink. To get just the right amount of dryness use a three to one gin-vermouth ratio. After pouring the mix into the shaker and shaking it vigorously it is ready to be strained into the glass and enjoyed.

The purists of the cocktail world insist that gin and not vodka should be used to make the standard martini. There are many who oppose such a view and say that vodka can be used. This debate has gone on and on for a long time. The question still remains. Making the perfect martini is not a simple process that can be done just like that. You require patience and a certain tenderness while making the drink. The small details no matter how simple they seem are vital for the final result.

The watermelon martini is enjoyed by many people. To make a watermelon martini you first need a blender to puree the watermelon. Then fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes and add one and a half parts of watermelon puree and one part vodka to the shaker and shake it briskly. Now you have to prepare the glass. You have to take a wet cloth and run it along the rim of the glass. Once it is slightly wet dip the rim in pink or green sugar. Now you can strain the drink into the glass and enjoy your watermelon martini.

Throughout history martinis have continued to evolve and they still do today. You can choose from a variety of martinis like the watermelon martini, the manhattan, the raspberry ripple martini, the brazillian martini etc. Though arguments about the authenticity of this drink have raged on for years, every cocktail enthusiast will agree in unison that a martini is a symbol of elegance, panache and simplicity.

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