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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.