Martini (I)
- 5m Prep Time
- 0sCook Time
- 5m Ready In
1 serving Vermouth is not the enemy of the martini, it is its defining element. Good gin is a potent spirit with real flavor of its own, but it needs more than a whisper of vermouth to turn it into a cocktail. A pitted green olive is the traditional garnish, but some prefer a lemon twist. Adding a dash of olive brine along with the olive makes a Dirty Martini. In our household, a dry martini (version I) with olive brine is affectionately called a Dusty Martini. With a small pickled onion in the glass, the martini becomes a Gibson. When vodka takes the place of gin, the cocktail is a Vodka Martini.
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 2 ½ ounces London dry gin
- ½ ounce dry vermouth
- 1 small pitted green olive or a lemon twist
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Fill a mixing glass three-quarters full with ice cubes. Add: 2 ½ ounces London dry gin; ½ ounce dry vermouth
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Step 2.
Stir until well chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass. Add: 1 small pitted green olive or a lemon twist