Dry Martini
United States - Evolved from the Martinez in the 1890s · gin · Martini Glass
The king of cocktails. Originally much wetter, this bone-dry version emerged in the 1930s and represents the pinnacle of gin craftsmanship.
| Glass | Martini Glass |
| Garnish | Lemon Twist |
| ABV | 38% |
| Category | Classic, Cocktail |
| Flavor | spirit-forward, dry, classic |
Ingredients
- London Dry Gin2.5 oz
- Dry Vermouth0.5 oz
- Lemon Twist1 piece
Method
- In mixing glass, combine 2.5 oz London Dry gin
- Add 0.5 oz dry vermouth
- Stir with ice until very cold
- Strain into chilled martini glass
- Express lemon peel over drink
- Garnish with lemon twist or olives
- Serve immediately