GinClassicEasyStrong
Dry Martini
The king of cocktails. Clean, cold, and elegant — the pinnacle of sophisticated drinking.
Prep Time
3 min
Glass
Nick & Nora
Difficulty
Easy
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Ingredients
London Dry Gin2.5 oz
Dry Vermouth0.5 oz
Orange Bitters1 dash
Lemon Twist or Olive1 piece
Instructions
1
Add gin, dry vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
Build
2
Stir for 30 seconds until the glass frosts on the outside.
Stir⏱ 30s
3
Strain into a chilled martini or Nick & Nora glass.
Strain
4
Garnish with a lemon twist or olive — never both.
Garnish
Pro Tips
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Keep your gin and vermouth in the freezer for the coldest Martini.
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Always stir — shaking creates ice chips and cloudiness.
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Dolin Dry or Noilly Prat are excellent choices. Keep refrigerated.
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