tep into any martini bar these days and you may find yourself faced with a dilemma - whether to order the straight-up classic-style martini, or the more glamorous-drink-masquerading-as-a-martini martini. Thankfully, Montreal's Decca77 manages to artfully dodge this funk by offering the best of both worlds. But do yourself a favour and steer toward the classics, like The Astoria.

3 Parts Bombay Sapphire Gin
1 part Dry Vermouth
1 dash Orange Bitters

Garnish Orange Twist.

Orange Twist

re-chill glass with ice. Meanwhile add the ingredients to shaker with cracked ice, Mix contents. Dump ice out of glass, then strain in chilled gin, and Orange Twist.

Many will cringe at the thought of adding bitters to an otherwise perfect drink. But it does work. Give it a whirl.