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I think it only fair to let you, my dedicated reader, know my preferences.\u00a0\u00a0 I order Bombay Sapphire Martini shaken with just a splash of Vermouth served in a very well chilled Martini glass with a twist of lemon.<\/p>\n

I will occasionally order Bombay Sapphire East, when available. If so I skip the Vermouth entirely. If a lime wedge is offered I occasionally choose that over lemon but the difference is very subtle and either is excellent if fresh<\/p>\n

Things that make a Martini special, other than an abundance of gin, include having it served ice cold, with freshly peeled garnish. Martini pet peeves include a small serving, excessive Vermouth, having it mildly chilled and\/or diluted, and a stale or small twist<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I think it only fair to let you, my dedicated reader, know my preferences.\u00a0\u00a0 I order Bombay Sapphire Martini shaken with just a splash of Vermouth served in a very well chilled Martini glass with a twist of lemon. 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