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50/50 Martini Cocktail Drink

50/50 Martini Recipe

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!