Question about the term dry in liquor?!
Question about the term dry in liquor?
what is the meaning of
"Dry"
in liquors?
coz ive seen a bond movie which says
"dry martini"...
THX!
Answers:
It is a martini with LESS (not more!) dry vermouth-4 parts gin to 1 part dry vermouth.
Source(s):
http://www.martinimuse.com/
Dry refers to a lack of sweetness.
vermouth contains about 5% residual sugar.
"Dry" when it comes to wine means that it's not sweet. I don't care for dry wine myself, but everybody likes something different.
the "dry" bit refers to lack of sweetness like the person above me stated. its not sour really, but more of a bitter flavor. it can be a good flavor though, so dont think its a bad thing.
A dry martini uses less dry vermouth than normal, perhaps a dash or lace of the glass. : )
Generally, if somebody orders a "dry" martini, I just don't put any vermouth in at all, (this really only applies for gin martinis, most people do not want any vermouth in a vodka martini at all) Dry vermouth is opposed to sweet vermouth used in other cocktails such as the Manhattan and as mentioned lacks the sweet taste of sweet vermouth...
dry means that it dries out your mouth. not nessesarily unsweet . ive had dry wines that were sweet. if you want to know what dry is you just have to experience it, Chianti is normally dry wine. a martini is vodka with a touch of vermouth which makes it dry. the skin on a grape will dry out your mouth. as do some berries. choke cherries (are what they are called where i live) are very dry.
Will is correct in his answer.