It all starts with the right gin.
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I trend toward fancy hotel bars when I need to feel fabulous.
According to Payne, part of the allure of a martini is that its super personalized.
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People drink it because it makes them feel elevated, says Payne.
Do you want olives?
Do you want it dirty, meaning with a little olive brine?
While Payne likes to explore more botanical gins, likeSt.
For a dirty martini, Condrey agrees with Payne.
Every time a customers order changeslike adding more vermouth than their signature vermouth-soaked olives havehis approach changes, too.
His favorite, Cadenheads Old Raj Gin Blue Label, is more punchy and traditional.
Its clear that Ill also need more than one gin.
