Dry Martini
Martini · Gin Martini
A chilled, crystal-clear blend of London dry gin and dry vermouth, with a crisp, herbal and very dry taste.
- 30.7% ABV
- Stirred
- 3 min
- Martini glass
- strong
- dry
- herbal
- IBA official cocktail · The Unforgettables
about 1.5 standard drinks (US, 14 g of alcohol). Estimated after dilution with ice.
Ingredients
- 2 ozLondon dry ginThe gin is the aromatic base of the cocktail: choose one whose flavors you enjoy.
- ¼ ozDry vermouthIt is a wine: once the bottle is open, keep it in the fridge and use it within a few weeks.
Ice: No ice · Garnish: green olive
Method
- Chill a martini glass with ice water or in the freezer while you prepare the drink.
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes, then add 60 ml London dry gin and 10 ml dry vermouth.
- Stir with a long spoon for about 20 to 30 seconds, until the mixture is very cold.
- Empty the martini glass, then strain the drink into it, with no ice.
- Garnish with a green olive on a cocktail pick.
Tips
- Chill the glass and stir with plenty of ice: the drink is served without ice, so it must arrive very cold but not watered down.
- For a Vodka Martini, replace the gin with 60 ml vodka and keep 10 ml dry vermouth. The result is more neutral and less herbal than the gin version.
- The IBA also accepts a lemon twist: squeeze the zest over the drink to release its oils, instead of using the olive.
History
The origins of the Martini are disputed. Some trace it to the Martinez, a gin and sweet vermouth cocktail of the late 1800s, while others credit different bars. "Dry" refers to the use of dry vermouth, which became common in the early 20th century. The drink is listed among the IBA Unforgettables.
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