Also notice that we’re working with the traditionalginversion, but if you prefer your drink withvodka, we won’t judge… much! The classic recipe has a traditional proportion of gin to vermouth is 2:1, but Chris is actually making more of a Dry Gin Martini and using 2 1/2 ounces of...
Did you know that a classic martini is made with gin, not vodka? The original recipe for a martini is meant to highlight the botanical flavors ofhigh-quality gin, but the use of vodka has become popular because it creates a smoother drink with less of a boozy taste. A vodka martini do...
Recipe Variations Accent this martini with a dash or two of bitters. Aromatic bitters would be excellent, though barrel-aged bitters are a perfect choice too. Add a little more scotch if you like. Anything up to 1/2 ounce can work with certain gin-whisky combinations, and you will likely...
Discover the Dry Martini, a celebrated cocktail with only two ingredients: Vermouth and Gin. Try the recipe with Cinzano Extra Dry Vermouth.
Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 8 fluid ounces gin ½ fluid ounce dry vermouth ½ fluid ounce sweet vermouth 4 cups ice cubes 4 pimento-stuffed green olives Directions Fill a cocktail shaker with fresh ice cubes. Add about 1/2 ounce each dry and sweet vermouth. Shake eno...
Is something not quite right with your cocktail? You can always play with the recipe to get your Pornstar Martini just how you like it. Here are some common variations we think you might enjoy. Simplified Simplified While this martini is super delicious, it can be a little complex to make...
*For a dirty martini, reduce the gin to 2 ounces, add ½ ounce olive juice (brine from the jar) and garnish with an olive. For a pickle martini, go to thisPickle Martinirecipe. Published onMarch 23, 2024/ Last updated onJanuary 9, 2025 ...
There are many variations to the French Martini. Some replace the vodka with gin, giving the cocktail a botanical twist. Others sub a different liqueur for the Chambord. But the original recipe remains intact for a reason: It’s easy, tastes great and looks good in the glass. ...
Esquireprinted the following update of the recipe in 2006: Shake (if you must) with plenty of cracked ice. 3 oz Tanqueray gin, 1 oz 100-proof Stolichnaya vodka,1⁄2oz Lillet Blanc,1⁄8teaspoon (or less) quinine powder or, in desperation, 2 dashes of bitters. Strain into a chilled ...
What’s the best gin for a dirty martini? Why we love this recipe In Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms, Frederic Henry says of martinis, “I had never tasted anything so cool and clean. They made me feel civilized.” The dirty martini begins with that pristine magic and naughties things...