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.

157 calories, n/a fat, n/a saturated fat, n/a cholesterol, 3mg sodium, n/a carbohydrates, n/a dietary fiber, n/a sugar, n/a protein.