A Savage Martini Debate - Vodka or Gin?
Martini drinkers have very savage opinions about what the main ingredient in a martini should be. Both vodka and gin attempt to claim this cocktail as their own. There are strong arguments for each side of this debate. One thing we know for sure is that adding a Savage Scorpion to any martini makes it a whole lot more exciting! Beyond that, use the following information to make up your own mind about which liquor is best for the perfect martini. Gin The original recipe for a martini included gin and vermouth, so many would argue that since it came first, the gin martini is the one that should claim ownership of this particular cocktail. By 1922 this mixed drink reached its most recognizable form using London dry gin and dry vermouth stirred in a shaker with ice rather than shaken and strained into a chilled cocktail glass. Over time, the 2:1 ratio of gin to vermouth was slowly changed to feature more gin and less vermouth, with many leaving out the latter al...