YummyEats Current Featured Cocktail: Martini Mr. Boston's Martini (Traditional 2-to-1) 1 1/2 oz. Gin 3/4 oz. Dry Vermouth Stir vermouth and gin over ice cubes in a mixing glass. Strain into cocktail glass. Serve with a twist of lemon peel or olive, if desired. Brief History of the Martini: The origins of the Martini are uncertain and much disputed. Most sources agree that it is a descendant of a 19th century cocktail called the Martinez, which was a sweet concoction nothing like the modern Martini. The name Martini may have been a corruption of Martinez, or may have come from the Martini & Rossi brand of Vermouth commonly used in making the drink. During the abomination of Prohibition, the Martini started to resemble today's drink. Still, a much higher proportion of Vermouth was used; this helped to disguise the flavor of rot-gut bootleg, or "bathtub" gin. Gradually, over the years, the percentage of Vermouth has shrunk to virtually zero in the pursuit of the perfect "dry" Martini. These days It is not uncommon, in a bar, to be served straight gin! We at Yummyeats think 5 or 6 to 1 is the best ratio.

YummyEats Announces: FEATURED DRINK OF THE MOMENT Thanksgiving Special from Mr. Boston 3/4 oz. Apricot-Flavored Brandy 3/4 oz. Gin 3/4 oz. Dry Vermouth 1/4 tsp. lemon juice Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass. Serve with a cherry.