Name: Martini · Cocktail recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 60 ml Gin; 15 ml Dry Vermouth; 1 piece Lemon twist (optional garnish); 1 piece Green Olive (optional garnish)

Drink type Servings

Measurement system

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Martini

Description

The Martini is one of the most iconic cocktails, synonymous with elegance and simplicity. Believed to have originated in the late 19th century, its roots are often traced to either the town of Martinez, California, or New York City.

The cocktail gained widespread popularity during the Prohibition era and later cemented its status as a symbol of refinement through its association with figures like James Bond.

The classic Martini is typically made with gin and dry vermouth, though variations like the Vodka Martini have also become popular. It is often garnished with an olive or a twist of lemon peel.

Ingredients

60 ml Gin
15 ml Dry Vermouth
1 piece Lemon twist (optional garnish)
1 piece Green Olive (optional garnish)

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to stir the martini with ice.

Instructions

Chill martini glasses while you prepare the drink.
Measure into a mixing glass: 60 ml Gin, 15 ml Dry Vermouth.
Stir with ice until very cold, then strain into the chilled glasses and serve without ice.
If desired, squeeze a lemon twist over each glass to release its oils, or garnish with a green olive.