What is the secret to a good martini?
What is the secret to a good martini? 7 Tips From Bartenders on How to Make a Better MartiniSAY NO TO VODKA. VERMOUTH IS A MUST. BALANCE YOUR FLAVORS. DON'T OMIT ORANGE BITTERS. STIR, DON'T SHAKE. ADD LEMON INSTEAD OF OLIVES. SERVE IT IN STYLE. Why you should never shake a martini? Typically, Arnold explains, when you shake a drink, it will get colder—and thus more diluted—than it would be after stirring. “Banging ice rapidly around inside a shaking tin is the most turbulent, efficient, and effective manual chilling/dilution technique we drink makers use,” he explains. What tastes better gin...