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Fifty-Fifty

The Washington Post, March 21, 2007
  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Beverage

Summary:

Equal parts gin and dry vermouth, this was the standard martini recipe in pre-Prohibition America.

Jason Wilson has adapted this one from Patrick Gavin Duffy’s “Official Mixer’s Manual” (Alta, 1934). Duffy calls for an olive, but Wilson garnishes his version with a lemon twist. He recommends using a high-quality gin.

1 serving

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • 1 1/2 ounces gin
  • 1 1/2 ounces dry vermouth
  • Twist lemon peel, for garnish

Directions:

Fill a mixing glass with ice. Add the gin and vermouth; stir vigorously for 30 seconds, then strain into a cocktail (martini) glass. Garnish with the twist of lemon peel.

Recipe Source:

From Food section Spirits columnist Jason Wilson.

Tested by Frances Stead Sellers for The Washington Post.
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(Renee Comet)
Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 157
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: n/a 0
Saturated Fat: n/a 0
Cholesterol: n/a 0
Sodium: 3mg0
Total Carbohydrates: n/a 0
Dietary Fiber: n/a 0
Sugar: n/a
Protein: n/a
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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