Martini Cocktail Recipe – Martini is an ageless drink that has managed to be a synonym of elegance and stylishness for more than one hundred years. Whether you are thinking about the famous James Bond quote, shaken, and not stirred, or having a lazy night at home, the Martini is a neat, classic, and spirituous cocktail that one could enjoy every time. You need this Martini Cocktail Recipe to go through the process of making a perfect Martini, going by its gin to vermouth consistency as well as by sporting the right garnish.
Martini can be made in infinite variations, yet the simple and balanced traditional recipe does not lose its popularity. Martini is an essential drink everyone has to learn, whether a novice or an experienced mixologist.
Recipe Overview
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
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Active Time: 3 minutes
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Resting Time: 0 minutes
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Total Time: 8 minutes
Cuisines: American, European
Course: Beverage / Cocktail
Servings: 1 glass
Calories: 175 kcal (approx.)
Equipment
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Mixing glass or cocktail shaker
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Bar spoon
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Jigger (measuring tool)
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Strainer
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Martini or coupe glass
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Ice cubes
Ingredients
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2 ½ oz (75 ml) gin (or vodka for a Vodka Martini)
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½ oz (15 ml) dry vermouth
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Ice cubes (for mixing)
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Lemon twist or green olive (for garnish, optional)
Optional variations:
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Dash of orange bitters (for a classic twist)
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Dirty version: add ½ oz olive brine
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Gibson variation: garnish with cocktail onion
Nutrition
| Nutrient |
Amount per Serving
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| Calories | 160 kcal |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0.2 g |
| Sugars | 0.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Alcohol | ~20 g |
Instructions
Step 1: Refrigerate the Glass
Take your martini or coupe glass and put it in the freezer or leave it get a little ice water in the glass and leave it couple of minutes as you prepare the drink. A Martini is served in a cold glass that makes the Martini cold and refreshing.
Step 2: Remove Mixing Glass Add Ice
Dump a mixing glass or cocktail shaker with loads of ice. One wants to cool the ingredients without over-diluting them.
Step 3: Quantify the Gin and Vermouth
Put gin (2 1/2 oz) into the mixing glass with help of a jigger. To this add 1/2 oz dry vermouth. Depending on how dry you would like your Martini (those might be a drier Martini, with less vermouth, say 5:1 or one that is more equal, a 3:1 ratio).
Step 4: Shake or Stir
The actual Martinis are stirred, instead of shaken. Stir with a bar spoon well chilled, about 30 seconds.
Tip: If you want a more diluted frothier drink you can shake it but only when you are either trying a Vodka Martini or pretending to be an 007.
Step 5: Strainers and Pouring
Pour out the ice in your cold glass and then strain the Martini into this using a strainer.
Step 6: Garnish
Take your garnish:
Lemon twist gives a citrus green and fresh tone. On the edge, rub peel before plopping it in.
A savory note is added to a green olive, whose inclusion is classic to a martini.
When it comes to a Gibson, replace it with a pickled cocktail onion instead.
Tips For Success
Bottles Gin vs. vodka: Gin has a more botanical richness, vodka is less cluttered and smoother. You may prefer to make a choice depending on your taste.
Vermouth is important: Try to use chilled, quality grades of dry vermouth. After opening vermouth, it is best to keep it refrigerated but should only be consumed within a month.
Glassware: A classic V-shaped Martini glass will do. Glass should be cooled before pouring the drink as this will keep the drink cold.
Garnish control: It should be one or the other, lemon or olive. Both alter the profile of the drink one is drinking-citrusy or savory.
Bitters twist: A dash of orange bitters will stir up the Martini with moderate complexity, particularly in formulations that are more retro in these selections.
Conclusion
Its pure taste and flavor, as well as unquestionable class make Martini one of the most popular cocktails ever in history. Either entertaining or having a moment to focus on yourself, this Martini Cocktail Recipe guarantees that you now can make this classic cocktail relying only on a couple of ingredients and easy steps so that you can appropriately serve guests and treat yourself with a classic drink. Do not be embarrassed to adjust proportions or to add garnishes, your ideal Martini awaits you.
