Classic Martini

Name: Classic Martini
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 60 ml of gin; 10 ml of vermouth (dry); zest of lemons; crushed ice

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The classic Martini mixes gin and dry white vermouth. 🍸 It is served very cold with an olive or a lemon twist.

Total time: 5 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: –
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €2.00

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 4

servings

Estimated cost €2.00

¼ cup gin
2 tsp vermouthdry
zest of lemonsoptional
crushed ice

Equipment

Shaker
Cocktail glasses
Cocktail strainer
Vegetable peeleror knife for the peel

Instructions

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Fill the shaker with ice. This will chill the ingredients quickly.

Add the gin and the vermouth over the ice in the shaker.

Shake vigorously. Shake the shaker for about to mix well and chill the cocktail.

Strain the mixture. Use a cocktail strainer to pour the mixture into a Martini glass, holding back the ice.

Add the lemon twist. Use a vegetable peeler or a knife to cut a strip of lemon peel. Twist the peel over the glass to release the essential oils, then drop it into the glass as a garnish.

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Goes well with

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For dessert

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

120kcal

Protein0 g0%
Carbs1 g100%
Fat0 g0%

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

🍋 For an extra touch of freshness, you can rub the rim of the glass with the lemon peel before pouring in the cocktail ✨.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

Alcoholic drinks with a low sugar content do not freeze well and lose quality.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Prepare right before serving to preserve freshness and optimal dilution. Does not keep once made.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Same day

Not made the day before. The mixture gets diluted and loses its freshness and punch.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Not applicable. Served cold, no reheating.

Variations

Replace the lemon twist with an olive.
Use less vermouth for a drier Martini.
Serve very cold, in a well-chilled Martini glass.

Mistakes to avoid

Shaking too little: shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and mix.
Serving with the ice: strain with a cocktail strainer to hold back the ice.
Forgetting to twist the peel over the glass to release the essential oils.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a classic Martini?

Fill a shaker with ice, add 60 ml of gin and 10 ml of dry vermouth, shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, then strain into a Martini glass. Finish with a lemon twist.

What ratio of gin to vermouth for a Martini?

This recipe uses 60 ml of gin to 10 ml of dry vermouth, a fairly dry Martini where the gin dominates. You can slightly adjust the amount of vermouth to your taste.

How do you prepare the lemon twist?

Cut a strip of lemon peel with a vegetable peeler or a knife, twist it over the glass to release the essential oils, then drop it into the Martini. It flavors the cocktail with citrus notes.

What should you garnish a Martini with?

A Martini is served very cold, with a lemon twist as here or with an olive. Alcohol is for adults only and should be consumed in moderation.