Taste profile
Spirit-forward, light, soft, and balanced.
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Dry Martini
Dry Martini combines Gin, Dry Vermouth, Olive in a cocktail served in a cocktail glass. It is a strong fit for date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
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Best for date night.
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IBAClassicChristmasAlcoholic
Quick fact
The martini is a cocktail made with gin and vermouth and garnished with an olive, a lemon twist, or both. Over the years, the martini has become one of the best-known mixed alcoholic beverages. A common variation, the vodka martini, uses vodka instead of gin for the cocktail's base spirit.
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Ingredients
Everything in the glass.
How to make it
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- 1Straight: Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes.
- 2Stir well.
- 3Strain in chilled martini cocktail glass.
- 4Squeeze oil from lemon peel onto the drink, or garnish with olive.
Method
Stirred
Finish
Usually finished with Olive.
Taste map
Strength
Spirit-forward
Sweetness
Light
Sourness
Soft
Bitterness
Balanced
Read: Dry Martini is a medium alcoholic cocktail for date night with Gin, Dry Vermouth, Olive.
Texture and serve cues
-Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Method
Stirred
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Gin, Dry Vermouth, Olive. Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.
Serving & context
Serve in a cocktail glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Dry Martini is associated with the Unforgettables family of modern cocktail classics.
Background
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The martini is a cocktail made with gin and vermouth and garnished with an olive, a lemon twist, or both. Over the years, the martini has become one of the best-known mixed alcoholic beverages. A common variation, the vodka martini, uses vodka instead of gin for the cocktail's base spirit.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Gin
Category
Cocktail
IBA category
Unforgettables
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Cocktail glass
Method
Stirred
Garnish
Usually finished with Olive.
Sources and extras
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Reference note: Martini (cocktail)
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