Try this easy 50/50 Martini recipe! With half Gin and half vermouth, it's the perfect cocktail for a fantastic fall night.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
166
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Gin
- 1½ oz dry Vermouth
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist or olive - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Martini Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Mixing Glass
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
- Strainer
Instructions
- Chill the Glass: To chill, place your martini glass in the freezer for a few hours or fill it up with ice cubes before starting.
- Add Vermouth: Measure and pour 1½ oz dry Vermouth into the mixing glass.
- Add Gin: Pour 1½ oz Gin into a mixing glass.
- Add ice: Fill your mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
- Strain: Strain the mixture into your chilled martini glass.
- Garnish: Twist a lemon peel over the top of the drink to release its oils, then drop it in for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Gin: If you don't have Gin, vodka is a good substitute that will give you a similar alcohol by volume profile without Gin's botanicals. I've also used non-alcoholic gin substitutes, which do a decent job of mimicking the flavor.
- Dry Vermouth: If you're out of dry vermouth, you can use white wine or a fortified dry wine as a substitute. It won't be the same but'll do in a pinch.
Making a Pitcher of 50/50 Martini:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 12 oz of Gin and 12 oz of dry vermouth.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Gin and dry vermouth with ice. Stir well.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into chilled martini glasses, garnish with a lemon twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Gin Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic gin substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic Gin's botanicals.
- Dry Vermouth Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic dry vermouth substitute or make a grape syrup infused with ginger, cloves, and quinine.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Check Your Brands: Most gins and vermouths are vegan-friendly, but it's always best to check the brand you're using. Some brands may use animal products in their filtration process.
- Garnish: The lemon twist garnish is already vegan-friendly. Enjoy your vegan 50/50 Martini!
What is a 50/50 Martini?
A 50/50 Martini is a gin-based cocktail of equal parts gin and dry vermouth. This drink is relatively easy to make, requiring only the two main ingredients and a lemon twist for garnish. However, balancing the Gin’s strong botanical flavor and the vermouth’s herbal notes can be tricky to perfect. The 50/50 Martini is a variant of the classic Martini, traditionally featuring a higher ratio of Gin to vermouth.
What is a 50/50 Martini made of – The ingredients
To mix up a 50/50 Martini, you’ll require these ingredients:
- Gin: Provides the primary alcoholic base, delivering a distinct juniper flavor.
- Dry Vermouth: Balances the Gin with its herbal and slightly bitter taste, enhancing complexity.
- Lemon Twist: Garnishes the drink, adding a fresh citrus aroma that complements the other ingredients.
