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Classic Martini

This classic martini is made with only gin and vermouth and garnished with olive or lemon twist. Simple, elegant, and truly classic.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 169 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ice
  • 2 1/2 ounces gin
  • 1/4 to 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
  • Green olive(s) or a twist of lemon peel

Instructions

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  1. Toss a handful of ice into a mixing glass. (A pint glass works quite well, as does the bottom portion of a cocktail shaker.)
  2. Pour in the gin and vermouth. Stir for 30 seconds.
  3. Strain the martini into a martini glass. Drop in an olive or perch the twist on the edge of the glass.

Notes

  • Dry: Go easy on the vermouth. (Traditionally, it was the converse, relying on a generous pour of vermouth.)
  • Dirty: Add a splash of olive brine.
  • Vodka: Duh. Swap gin for vodka.
  • Perfect or 50-50: Rely on equal amounts sweet and dry vermouth.
  • Gibson: Lose the olive and the twist. Toss in a cocktail onion instead.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1martini Calories 169kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Sodium 1mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169

% Daily Value*

Serving 1martini
Calories 169kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.