Classic Dry Martini

Let’s talk Martini. There is no doubt that this classic cocktail has some big followers but it’s also a cocktail that triggers huge debate.

• Dry, wet or perfect
• Olive or lemon
• Shaken or stirred
• Vodka or gin

For me the perfect martini is dry, with gin and stirred with lemon. Shaking a martini gives you a cloudy product and I prefer a crystal clear martini. Feel free to use vodka instead of gin if you find the gin taste too overpowering. Don’t get me wrong. I love olive in my martini, it give you something to snack on!

It’s a common misconception that a dry martini is made with more vermouth but in fact a dry martini is made with less vermouth, a wet martini is made with more vermouth and a perfect martini is made with equal parts sweet and dry vermouth as well as the spirit of your choice. I’m sure you are itching to make the perfect dry martini so let’s get into the recipe.

Classic Dry Martini

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A classic dry martini with a lemon twist. A perfect sophisticated cocktail to enjoy with friends.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 1
• Category: Drink

Ingredients

• 1 part dry vermouth
• 4 parts gin or vodka
• lemon peel cut into strip
• a pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

1. In a glass add ice as well as your gin/vodka, vermouth and salt (I find this gives your martini a more rounded flavour but its entirely optional).
2. Stir for about 20 to 30 seconds to thoroughly chill the mixture.
3. Get your martini glass ready by rubbing some lemon peel around the rim of the glass.
4. Strain the mixture into the glass and finish with your twirled lemon peel as garnish.
5. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1

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