In certain martini venues, the “two martini rule” is observed.
Indeed it has been institutionalised at DUKE’S Bar in London, known for its famous style of preparing martinis (which I use for my own martinis at home, and many of the variations).
Once you have consumed two, you must move on to a soft drink, such as wine or a gin and tonic.
The reasons for this are obvious and I try to adhere to this rule at home.
The rule is rarely wavered at DUKES, where years of experience back up their assertions.
Indeed, years of research by the author to triangulate research reveals that indeed, the rule is there for a reason.
Nonetheless, we still regularly encounter resistance from drinkers who have finished their second martini and, sacre bleu, would like a third. They must be saved from themselves, forewarned – but also comforted and protected if they proceed regardless.
They will regret their choice in the morning, but given the beauty of the drink, we cannot blame them.
The Martini Socialist 
All I can do is not make them too strong, i.e. about 3.5:1 gin:vermouth*. Two of those is plenty for me; if I’m at a bar or restaurant I have to stipulate “Not too dry” , because my preferred formula is much less dry than the current standard.
*The gin I’m currently using is slightly overproof at 90.
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That sounds eminently sensible – and I think it’s important that we make it okay to not always order our martinis “dry”. It’s an unhelpful stereotype.
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Like many good things – think about it – one is too few, but three too many!
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Absolutely!
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1 is perfect, 2 is too many and 3 is not enough.
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Thankks for writing
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