dry martini

British  

noun

1. a cocktail of between four and ten parts gin to one part dry vermouth

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Example Sentences

He composed an essay, “Dry Martini,” that some consider the best on the subject.

From New York Times

But by the mid 1900s, the refreshing, ruthlessly dry martini won out.

From Salon

It would be gauche to munch gooey nachos while elegantly sipping your perfectly chilled dry martini.

From Seattle Times

Looking at April showers, I’m reminded of actor Charles Butterworth’s famous line: “You ought to get out of those wet clothes and into a dry martini.”

From Seattle Times

They also wrote highly of its cocktails, calling its dry martini “probably the best in London” and recommending a Scotch and sherry drink called the “magnetum,” which is mixed in a custom-made device.

From Fox News