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  • What makes a martini a martini?

    What makes a martini a martini?

    What makes a martini a martini? – CBS News Watch CBS News There are very few American inventions more American than the martini – a classic cocktail of gin and vermouth, garnished with lemon. But today, a martini’s ingredients may be up for debate, with variations and proportions skewed to personal taste. “Sunday Morning” contributor…

  • What makes a martini a martini?

    What makes a martini a martini?

    Nowadays, what makes a martini a martini? Robert Simonson, who wrote a book about the martini, said, “It’s funny: it’s strict and loose at the same time.” Ten Speed Press Everyone seems to have an opinion about the cocktail: “Ingredients, proportions, garnishes – it’s all subject to debate,” Simonson said. “I’m a purist. I would…