Cocktail
Dry Martini
How to make a Dry Martini - the elegant cocktail classic of gin and dry vermouth. Classic IBA recipe, stirred ice-cold and served in style.
4 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
Martini glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Dry Martini is regarded as the king of cocktails and the epitome of elegance. Just two ingredients - gin and dry vermouth - make a crystal-clear, ice-cold drink of pure refinement. Whether with olive or lemon zest, stirred ice-cold it reveals all its class.
Instructions
- Pre-chill a martini glass with ice or in the freezer.
- Add gin and dry vermouth to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
- Stir cold for about 20 to 30 seconds until the drink is very cold.
- Strain into the chilled martini glass.
- Express a lemon zest over it or add an olive and serve.
Garnish: Lemon zest or green olive
Pro tip: Chill the martini glass in the freezer beforehand so the drink stays ice-cold as long as possible - temperature is decisive for the Martini.
Frequently asked questions
Should a Martini be shaken or stirred?
Classically the Dry Martini is stirred, since it consists only of clear spirits. Stirring keeps the drink silky and free of ice shards.
What does a dry Martini mean?
The less vermouth used, the drier the Martini. For an Extra Dry Martini only a hint of vermouth is used.
Olive or lemon zest as a garnish?
Both are classic. The olive makes the drink more savoury, while the lemon zest lends it a fresh, citrusy note.
Ingredients
- Gin6 cl
- Dry vermouth (Vermouth Dry)1 cl
- Lemon zest1 piece
- Green olive (optional)1 piece
- Ice cubesas needed
