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I have to jump into the Martini boat here with a hefty 2 thumbs up. I am a recent convert to the sapphire gin, and am truly enjoying it, as I was a Tanquery user for so long. I currently love the sapphire gin, but definitely will swing back to the standard London style gins at a drop of a hat.
I hear that the other type of gins (Plymouth) is not as suitable for maritinis but may be olay for other cocktails. Dutch gins tend to be too sweet for mixing and are better straight.
Nevertheless, I like the recipe as first stated, particularly the 4 oz dimension. I actually do twist the lemon in, but ALSO add the 2 queen sized stuffe olives. I can't do without.
So, Classic dirty martini with a twist and olives. My Doom.
A barkeep told me never to shake a gin martini as this will bruise the botonicals (!!!). A vodka martini, on the other hand can be shaken, rather than stirred.
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