Mr. Boston Officia Bartender's and Party Guide, 64th Edition

Originally published in 1935, this familiar red volume is the single best overall guide.

Martinez Cocktail 1 dash Orange Bitters 1 oz. Dry Vermouth 1/4 tsp. Triple Sec 1 oz. Gin Martini (Traditional 2-to-1) 1-1/2 oz. Gin 3/4 oz. Dry Vermouth Stir vermouth and gin over ice cubes in mixing glass. Strain into cocktail glass. Serve with a twist of lemon peel or olive, if desired. Martini (Dry, 5-to-1) 1-2/3 oz. Gin 1/3 oz. Dry Vermouth Follow directions for Martini preparation.

Martini (Extra Dry, 8-to-1) 2 oz. Gin 1/4 oz. Dry Vermouth Follow directions for Martini preparation. Martini (Medium) 1-1/2 oz. Gin. 1/2 oz. Dry Vermouth 12 oz. Sweet Vermouth Follow directions for Martini preparation. Martini (Sweet) 1 oz. Gin. 1 oz. Sweet Vermouth Follow directions for Martini preparation.