How to Create the Perfect Classic Gin Martini

A classic gin martini features gin and vermouth, offering an iconic taste that can be customized with various garnishes and bitters.

Category Tags:

BeverageCocktail

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

  1. Chill a cocktail glass.

  2. In a mixing glass with ice, combine 2 1/2 ounces gin and 1/2 ounce dry vermouth, adjusting vermouth to taste.

  3. Stir the mixture for 30 seconds.

  4. Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.

  5. Optionally, add 1 dash orange or aromatic bitters.

  6. Garnish with a lemon twist or 1 to 3 olives.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 183 kcal
Carbohydrate: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 2 mg
Sugar: 0 g
Fat: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g