Cocktails, the libationary art!
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When I make it at home I like a 2:1 using Roku or Botanist Gin and Dolin Dry vermouth, often I'll throw in a dash of orange bitters too. For garnish I either go with a simple express and discard of a lemon peel or a pickled onion. In particular there are some pickled onions that are white but the brine is lightly pink. I don't remember the brand, but I find they add just the perfect zing to a martini (or Gibson, depending on your definition) without being too close to a dirty martini.