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First, a confession: a true classic Martini is made with gin. Gin is the original; vodka is the cheeky younger sibling who shows up to the party wearing sunglasses indoors. But we’re here for vodka, so let’s embrace the rebellion. Fun fact: the Vodka Martini only became a thing in the 1950s, largely thanks to James Bond’s “shaken, not stirred” demands. Shaken actually bruises the vodka and dilutes it faster—but hey, 007 wasn’t known for his kitchen science.

Ratio: The Golden Rule (or How to Not Cry into Your Glass)

A standard Vodka Martini is about 2.5 parts vodka to 0.5 parts dry vermouth. But “dry” is a joke—vermouth is a fortified wine that whispers “herbs” while vodka shouts “alcohol.” Many people just wave the vermouth bottle over the glass and call it a day. That’s fine. I’ve done that. Too much vermouth turns your Martini into a sad, floral houseplant. Too little, and you’re basically sipping chilled rocket fuel. Find your balance—or just order it “extra dry” and let the bartender guess.