Martini
The iconic Martini is a classic cocktail made with gin and vermouth, typically garnished with an olive or a lemon twist. It's known for its elegance and versatility.
Chill your glass
Place a martini glass (or coupe glass) in the freezer for a few minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the drink. This helps keep your Martini colder for longer.
💡 Tips:
- •A well-chilled glass is essential for a crisp Martini.
Combine ingredients
In a mixing glass, combine 2.5 ounces (75 ml) gin (or vodka), 0.5 ounce (15 ml) dry vermouth, and 1 dash of orange bitters (if using). Add 1 serving of ice to the mixing glass.
💡 Tips:
- •Use good quality gin or vodka, as it's the dominant flavor.
Stir the drink
Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds until it's well-chilled and properly diluted. Do not shake a Martini unless specifically requested ('shaken, not stirred').
💡 Tips:
- •Stirring maintains the clarity and smooth texture of the spirit-forward drink.
Strain and garnish
Discard the ice from your chilled martini glass. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass. Garnish with 2-3 green olives on a cocktail pick or an expressed lemon twist.
💡 Tips:
- •To express a lemon twist, gently twist the peel over the drink to release its aromatic oils, then drop it in.
- 💡Adjust the gin-to-vermouth ratio to your preference (e.g., 'dry' means less vermouth, 'wet' means more vermouth).
- 💡For a 'dirty' Martini, add a splash of olive brine.
- 💡Consider using different types of gin for varied botanical notes, or vodka for a cleaner profile.
- 💡Always use fresh, quality vermouth; opened vermouth should be refrigerated and used within a few weeks.
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