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Suave, sleek and ever classy: the Classic Martini is a staple in any cocktail bar’s menu. Enjoy with a side of pickled olives for a bite of acidity to wash down the gin!
What you need
Mixing glass
Long bar spoon
Hawthorne or julep strainer
Chilled martini glass
Ingredients
SERVES ONE
- 75mL dry gin
- 15mL dry vermouth
- Ice
- Garnish: 1 or 3 green olives on a pick*
Preparation
Step 1
Fill a mixing glass with ice.
Step 2
Add the gin and dry vermouth to the glass.
Step 3
Using a long bar spoon, gently stir the mixture for about 20-30 seconds, or until well-chilled and the outside of the glass starts to look frosted.
Step 4
Double-strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
Step 5
Garnish with your olives!
✨ RECIPE NOTES ✨
- “Dirty” Martini: add a splash of olive brine to the mixture before stirring or shaking.
- Vodka “Kangaroo” Martini: replace the gin in this recipe with vodka.
- With a vodka martini we prefer a lemon twist. To create a lemon twist garnish, use a vegetable peeler or paring knife to remove a thin strip of lemon peel, being careful to avoid the bitter white pith. Gently twist the peel over the martini to release its oils, then drop it into the glass or drape it over the rim.
- Did you know? According to superstition, it’s bad luck to serve a martini with two olives, which is why martinis are typically served with 1 or 3. Do with this what you will, or serve your martini with a whole bowl!
