Martini Recipe
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Martini Recipe
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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
- 2½ ounces vodka or gin
- ½ ounce dry vermouth
- lemon twist for garnish
- olives for garnish
Instructions
- In the mixing glass, combine the vodka or gin and vermouth. Fill with ice and stir for 30 seconds or until well chilled.
- 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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