Martini Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    1 servings

  • Calories

    175 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    American

Martini Recipe

An iconic cocktail, martinis are so easy to make at home. Follow my simple martini recipe and check out all the variations you can try as well.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ounces vodka or gin
  • ½ ounce dry vermouth
  • lemon twist or olives for garnish

Instructions

  1. In the mixing glass, combine the vodka or gin and vermouth. Fill with ice and stir for 30 seconds or until well chilled.
  2. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist or olives.

Notes

  • Use a chilled glass. The best martinis are served ice cold, so put your glass into the freezer for about 30 minutes before you whip up your cocktail.
  • Stir the martini. Stirring the martini for about 30 seconds will cause the ice to melt and dilute the alcohol slightly for a perfectly balanced flavor.
  • Don’t use crushed ice. It will melt too quickly and water down the martini. Larger ice cubes are best.
  • Don’t serve this martini over ice. Adding ice to the glass will make a very watered-down drink.
  • For a dry martini: A dry martini is simply one with less vermouth, so reduce the amount of vermouth until the cocktail is as dry as you want it.
  • To make a dirty martini recipe: Add a splash of olive brine, or up to 1 ounce for lots of olive flavor.
  • To make a 50/50 martini, use equal parts of gin/vodka and vermouth. This is a less boozy option.
  • If you prefer a sweet martini, try my French martini or swap out the dry vermouth for an equal amount of sweet vermouth in this recipe.
  • Add a dash of orange bitters, which brightens up the cocktail with zesty citrus flavor. Definitely opt for a twist of lemon peel garnish if you go with this variation!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 1mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 175kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 1mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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