Gin and dry vermouth are proof that opposites attract. One is loud and prickly. The other is smooth and calm. Together, they create something that’s greater than the sum of its parts. It’s a conversation starter, a comfort drink, and a little piece of history in a glass.
So go ahead. Buy a decent bottle of gin and a decent bottle of dry vermouth. Don’t cheap out on the vermouth—it matters more than you think. Pour yourself a small, cold, soul-cleansing Martini. Raise it to your lips. Take a sip. Welcome to the club. We’ve been waiting for you.