Daniel_

This is just anoter of the totally puzzling uses of the "English" language that happens on your side of the water.

As the lady says - a Martini is Gin and (Dry) Vermouth. A Vodka Martini is Vodka and Vermouth.

I guess you could use Sweet Vermouth (i.e. Rosso), and have it be a Martini of some description, but I'd not recommend it.

Is the existence of two different words for similar concepts too confusing for the americans?

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