Joe Canal's Dry Martini

– 6 measures of Gin (recommended: Bombay Sapphire or locally -made Bluecoat)
– 1 measure of Dry Vermouth

The size of the measures should be directly proportionate to the size of the shaker, the glass, and the company you're with.

Pour both ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, preferably stainless steel, and shake like you mean it!

Garnish with twist of lemon or green olives, the ones that are stuffed with something interesting if you have them handy.

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The Dry Martini has gone through many changes since its inception, with the most discernable difference being the ratio of Gin to Dry Vermouth. Sadly, many barkeeps today  do not even add Vermouth to a Martini, as if the green bottle in the speed rack was just for decoration or European tourists. (Tip: Order a Martini in Europe, instead of a Dry Martini or Martini Cocktail, and you’re likely to get a glass of Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth).

Vermouth, sweet or dry, is fortified wine which over time has been flavored with such aromatics as coriander, nutmeg, juniper, orange peel, cloves, marjoram, cinnamon and even wormwood, the component in Absinthe with alleged psychotropic properties. In fact, the word vermouth comes from Wermutkraut, the German word for the Wormwood plant. These flavorings were probably just a way to hide the poor taste of the cheap wine made in large quantities, but today it absolutely gives the Dry Martini a very distinctive flavor; one that enhances the already aromatic nature of Gin. Without Vermouth, the Martini is simply chilled Gin.

In the original Bond movies, 007 routinely orders a “Vodka Martini, shaken, not stirred.” This was helped along by Smirnoff, who scored big by getting the rights for product placement in the movies. In the early sixties, vodka, particularly Smirnoff, was quickly supplanting Gin as the hip spirit of choice, instigated in no small measure (pun intended) by the immense popularity of the Moscow Mule, quite a refreshing quaffer in its own right.

Moscow Mule

-2 oz Vodka: Smirnoff for the romantic or those willing to pay homage to the drink's origins

-2 oz lime juice: Rose's Lime Cordial can work, but there is nothing like freshly squeezed lime juice

-4 to 6 oz ginger beer: Ginger Ale is frequently substituted, but HIGHLY RECOMMEND Ginger Beer, which is available at Joe Canal's

Pour vodka and lime juice in a rocks glass filled with ice and top with Ginger Beer. Garnish with a sprig of mint or slice of lime. Originally, the Moscow Mule was served in copper mugs, an idea from the inventors back in 1941 in Los Angeles. But that is a tale, a cocktail actually, for another day.

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