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Vodka Martini

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Vodka Martini

Description

The Vodka Martini is a sleek, minimalist classic that swaps gin for vodka while keeping the Martini’s cold, elegant structure. Its smooth texture and stripped-back character have made it a staple in bars across the world for decades.

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Vodka
  • 10 ml Dry Vermouth
  • 1 piece lemon juice (twist or olive)

Equipment needed

Instructions

  1. Add vodka and dry vermouth to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir until very cold and slightly diluted.
  3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  4. Garnish with a lemon twist or olive.

Recommended glassware

Martini Glass
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.

Quick facts

4 mins Easy Approx. 31% ABV 2.5 units Ice
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