Former President Franklin Roosevelt was known for his bizarre taste for adding absinthe to his vermouth-heavy martinis, a move that he reportedly made. The president's grandson reported that he made the worst martinis I've ever tasted. The martini is a simple cocktail made with gin and vermouth, while vodka is also an option. While most people prefer the "dry" version with more gin or vodka, former president Roosevelt was an oddball who liked it vermouth heavy. His preference for a "wet" martini was a heavy pour of vermouth with a splash of gin, making it slightly less strong. The current version of this martini, "The Obituary," contains a more balanced ratio than Roosevelt would have opted for.