What is an “In and Out” Martini?
An In and Out Martini is quite dry: it is mixed by rinsing either the glass or the ice in the shaker with a splash of vermouth, and pouring out any remainder. Only the small amount of vermouth that clings to the glass or to the ice and shaker will make its way into the drink. Q: If I order a Martini, and am expecting a gin drink, but it’s made with vodka (or vice versa), is it appropriate to send the drink back? (2.10) A: This is as actually a somewhat unlikely scenario (but readers of this FAQ have emailed about this question… so). There are so many Martini variations, and people use the term so loosely, that ordering “a Martini” does not give the bartender or waiter much more guidance than ordering “a cocktail” would. He or she would almost certainly ask how you would like it, at which point the burden of specification falls on you. If you specifically order a gin drink, and receive vodka, then yes, of course it’s appropriate to send it back. But let us suppose the unlikely happens
