6. The Martini: The Balance

The balance for a martini is “aromatized” or “aperitif” (nice-smelling, flavored) wine. Classically dry vermouth like Dolin, but it could be any number of other things. Unlike the Old Fashioned, the proportions of aromatized wine to liquor used to balance a Martini are completely up to you when ordering.

5. The Martini: The Core

It’s been said that anything you can fit in a martini glass can be called a martini. But today we are going to explore the classics, not 90’s strawberry syrups, as delicious as they may be. While other cocktails are defined by the strong flavors of mixing many ingredients, the martini is a study of intricate details.