Dry Martini
The Dry Martini is a classic cocktail that epitomizes elegance and sophistication. With its crisp and clean flavor, it's a staple for any cocktail aficionado. It's a simple yet potent mix of gin and dry vermouth, garnished with either a lemon twist or an olive.
Equipment
- Mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Martini glass
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 oz Gin
- 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
- 1 dash Orange Bitters optional
- 1 Lemon twist or Olive for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the gin and dry vermouth over the ice.
- If desired, add a dash of orange bitters.
- Stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds to chill and dilute.
- Strain the mix into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or an olive.
Notes
The Dry Martini can also be made with vodka instead of gin, known as a Vodka Martini. The ratio of gin to vermouth can be adjusted to taste, with some preferring a drier martini with less vermouth. Historically, the martini was stirred to prevent clouding the drink, though some prefer it shaken, as popularized by James Bond.