Dry Martini Recipe
Written by Enjoy a classy night with our simple Dry Martini recipe! Made with Gin and a touch of dry Vermouth, this cocktail is pure elegance in a glass.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 139
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 1 barspoon 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 Glass: To chill, place your Martini glass in the freezer for a few hours or ice it up just before starting.
- Add Vermouth: Pour 1 barspoon dry Vermouth into the mixing glass.
- Add Gin: Pour 2 oz Gin into the mixing glass.
- Stir Gently: Add ice cubes and use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently for about 30 seconds.
- Prepare Glass: Empty your chilled martini glass.
- Strain: Strain the mixture into your chilled Martini glass.
- Garnish: Add a lemon twist or an olive for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Gin: Vodka makes a fine substitute if you don't have Gin. I've done this many times, and it creates a Vodka Martini. The flavor profile changes, but it's still a classic.
- Dry Vermouth: I've used white wine or even a splash of sherry in a pinch. The drink changes, but you might discover a new favorite.
Making a Pitcher of Dry Martini:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of Gin and 8 bar spoons of dry Vermouth.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Gin and dry vermouth with ice cubes. Stir well.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into chilled Martini glasses, garnish with a lemon twist or olive, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Gin Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic gin substitute; they're available and mimic Gin's botanicals quite well.
- Vermouth Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic dry vermouth substitute or a splash of non-alcoholic white wine.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes and follow the original steps for a non-alcoholic Dry Martini.
Making it Vegan:
- Garnish: If you typically use an olive stuffed with blue cheese, switch to a plain olive or a lemon twist to keep it vegan.
- Check Labels: Some vermouth brands might use animal products in their fining process. Make sure to use a vegan-friendly brand. Many alcoholic products are not required to display their ingredients on the label, so using websites like Barnivore could be helpful for obtaining this information.