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 the glass well.
Add gin and dry vermouth to a mixing glass with ice.
Stir until well chilled and strain into the glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist or green olive.

Recommended glassware

Martini Glass (recommended)

A classic V-shaped cocktail glass for iconic served-up drinks.

120–220 ml Stemmed V-shaped bowl.

Best for: Martini, Cosmopolitan, Espresso Martini, Lemon Drop, Appletini.

Garnish: Works well with olives, citrus twists, cocktail onions, or neat rim presentation.

Nick and Nora Glass

A refined small stemmed glass for stirred and spirit-forward cocktails.

A more compact and elegant alternative.

120–180 ml Small stemmed bowl with inward curve.

Best for: Martinez, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Vesper, Adonis.

Garnish: Best with subtle garnishes like twists or a single cherry.

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