Name:   MartiniMan - Subject:   MM, Some Advice Date:   2/3/2016 10:54:58 AM

I hear you on the vermouth.  I tend to take my vodka martini straight up and as cold as possible. We keep our Kettle One in the freezer which helps.  Shake it vigorously with ice, pour and add olives.  All to make it more palatable but still not a true martini.