Dry Martini
CLASSIC · GIN

Dry Martini

A timeless classic from the Unforgettables category, the Dry Martini is the definitive spirit-forward cocktail - refined, ice-cold, and bracingly dry, with gin's botanicals barely softened by a whisper of vermouth.

Ingredients
Gin60 ml
Ice cubes
Lemon peel
Green olive
Glassware
Martini cocktail glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Juniper · Lemon · Olive · Resin

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Add the gin and dry vermouth.

  3. 3

    Stir continuously for approximately 30 seconds until well chilled and properly diluted.

  4. 4

    Strain into a chilled martini cocktail glass.

  5. 5

    Express the oil from a lemon peel over the surface of the drink and use as garnish, or garnish with a green olive if preferred.

From the Bartender

The ratio of gin to vermouth is the defining variable of this cocktail - the IBA specifies 6:1, but many bartenders adjust to taste. Always stir, never shake: shaking over-dilutes and clouds the drink, robbing it of its signature clarity and silky texture.

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