> I always believed that a Gibson is exactely the same as a martini (ie
> Gin & dry vermouth)but with a cocktail onion as a garnish instead of
> an olive. Vodkatinis usually get a lemon twist.
>
> Anyone agree??
>
> Jay
Jay, I concur. Although there are those vodkatini lovers who do want an
olive, because they think that they are drinking the genuine article.
As for Ralph's post, I completely agree with you about terminology. It
really bothers me that an establishment makes a drink, sticks "tini" on the
end of the name, serves it in a cocktail glass, and it's a martini. I won't
go so far as to say that a martini with vodka isn't a martini. At least it
doesn't have any liqueurs or fruit juices in it. But I digress.
Have a good one.
David