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.
Servings 1 servings
Calories 175kcal
Equipment
- Martini glass, chilled
- Mixing glass
- Cocktail stirrer
- Cocktail or fine mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 2½ ounces vodka or gin
- ½ ounce dry vermouth
- lemon twist or 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
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg