Gin Martini
The Gin Martini is gin and dry vermouth in a two-to-one ratio, with orange bitters, stirred very cold and served up with a lemon peel. The extra vermouth and bitters make it softer and more aromatic than a bone-dry martini. Back to basics for the new year.
- GlassMartini
- MethodStirred
- Ingredients3
Directions
- Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice until very cold.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
ToolsJiggerMixing glassBar spoonJulep strainerMartini glass
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The Martini grew out of the Martinez in the 1880s. Over the 20th century, martinis became steadily drier, until the 1950s and 1960s when a whisper of vermouth was the fashion. Recent years have brought back more balanced ratios, like this one.
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What you'll need to buy
Based on 750ml bottles (25.4 oz), rounded up.
Bottle math, generally
Batching dilution
When you batch, there's no ice melting in a shaker, so you add the water yourself: 18% for spirit-forward drinks, 25% for shaken ones.
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