The Martini is a classic cocktail making a current-day comeback. The Martini is a mix of gin and vermouth, served in a martini glass and garnished with an olive or a lemon twist.
Variations of Martini cocktails
Dirty Martini: A dash of olive brine is added for a salty kick. This should be made with classic London dry gin to
Dry Martini: In the recipe for the dry martini, the gin to vermouth ratio becomes bigger. An extra dry martini will have only a drop of vermouth in it.
Variations of Martini cocktails
Perfect Martini: this recipe uses equal amounts of dry and sweet vermouth
Wet Martini: A wet martini has an equal volume of vermouth to the gin.
Variations of Martini cocktails
Vodka Martini: In this version, high-quality vodka replaces the gin in this version. James Bond might have requested it "shaken, not stirred" but according to barkeepers, it is better to stir it for a smoother mouth feel.
Variations of Martini cocktails
Vesper Martini: in this recipe, there are both gin, vodka and vermouth in a ratio 3:1:1/2.
Burnt Martini: Similar to the wet version above, but uses vermouth and peaty Scottish whisky. The ratio will be 1:1/2:1/2.
Martini Ingredients
Gin: A London-style gin with crisp, clean notes should work best.
Vermouth: Vermouth is a type of fortified wine blended and infused with different herbs and botanicals.
Garnish: Use an olive or two or rub a bit of lemon peel around the rim of the glass and drop it into the Martini.
How to make a Martini
– 3 units of gin– 1 units dry vermouth– lemon twist or olives
How to make a Martini
- Add the gin, dry vermouth into a mixing glass with ice and stir until very cold.- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.- Garnish the drink with a lemon twist or olives.