50/50 martini

In Search of the Ultimate 50/50 Martini

We asked 11 of America’s top bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the 50/50 Martini—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.

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Javelle Taft’s 50/50 Martini

A structured 50/50 Martini thanks to overproof gin.

The 50/50 Martini, Improved

Five upgraded takes on the two-ingredient template.

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Alec Bales’ 50/50 Martini

Alec Bales | Atlanta

James Bolt’s 50/50 Martini

James Bolt | Charleston

Alex Jump’s 50/50 Martini

A textbook example of a 50/50 Martini.