Classic Martini Recipe – Cookie and Kate

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What about a martini? Sometimes it sounds like a martini. just fineI’m often disappointed with martinis in restaurants (unless I’m in The camp In Kansas City – Chris makes the best martini ever).

So, I’ve been studying martinis and perfecting my own homemade martini game. Today, I’m sharing what I’ve learned!

Although the martini may seem intimidating, it’s actually the perfect cocktail to make at home. The ingredient list is short and simple. The method is easy – stir, not shake. To bring out the best flavours of gin..

Well, the “perfect martini” largely comes down to your personal preferences. Below I’ve written a classic, foolproof martini recipe. I’ve also provided suggested ingredients and details to help you make it. for you Perfect martini.

Whether you like your martini with gin or vodka, wet or dry, with a twist of lemon or dirty with olives, this recipe is for you.

Martini ingredients

You’ll only need a few ingredients to make a martini at home:

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A true martini is made with gin. London dry gin is traditional and offers a balanced blend of juniper and botanicals. Jane Beefeater It’s a prime example and an excellent choice, whether you’re serving your martini with a different twist or making it dirty.

Gin forms the backbone of a martini’s flavour, so your choice of gin is key. Choose the gin that suits you best. Hendricks Gin is a funky gin with a light cucumber flavour that would be great in a martini served with a squeeze of lemon.

…or vodka

While gin is a classic, you may prefer vodka. I get it. Sometimes, I feel more inclined to have a vodka martini. Vodka is less complex than gin, so it makes for a simpler drink. Any high-quality vodka will do, such as Tito or grey goose.

dry vermouth

It’s easy to think of a martini as a glass of clear liquor, but vermouth is definitely the key. Dry vermouth is clear or very pale yellow in color, so it visually blends in with the rest of the drink, but it offers complex botanical flavors that you can describe as citrusy, herbal, or floral. Dolin dry vermouth It’s light, tart, and perfect for a martini, in my opinion.

Compared to sweet vermouth, which is red in color, dry vermouth is made without any added sugar—hence the term dry. Perhaps confusingly, a “dry martini” is made with less dry vermouth than usual.

advice: Vermouth will keep well in the refrigerator for up to three months. If you have extra, enjoy it with cold drinks or mix it with sparkling water.

Decoration

So, would you serve your martini with green olives or pickled olives? There’s no wrong answer, but you have to pick one. Unless you’re serving a dirty martini (which is the option in the recipe), in which case olives are the obvious choice.

advice: If you want to add a different touch, try rolling the lemon peel directly over the drink before dropping it in. Rolling it helps release some of the oils, adding extra flavor to your drink.

Don’t forget the ice.

No matter how you like your martini, we definitely agree that we want it. Ice cold. Some people prefer to serve their martinis over ice, but I always prefer to serve mine in a martini glass. That way, it doesn’t get too watery over time.

Even in this case, we will fill the cocktail glass with ice and water to chill it before serving, and we will also use plenty of ice (and plenty of stirring) when mixing the martini. Once the martini is properly chilled and slightly diluted with ice, strain it into the chilled glass and enjoy.

Watch how to make a martini

Gin to Vermouth Martini Ratio

The ratio of liquor to vermouth greatly affects the final flavor of your martini, and you can adjust the ratio to suit your preferences. When mixing, keep in mind that liquor has a high alcohol content (typically 40% alcohol), and vermouth has about half that amount (Dolin Dry has 18% alcohol).

classic

Ratio 2:1. The classic ratio is entirely debatable, but two parts gin and one part vermouth seems perfectly balanced for my taste.

dry

Ratio 4:1. Dry martinis contain less vermouth than “classic” martinis, and again the ratio is controversial (anywhere from 3:1 to 9:1).

Fifty fifty

Ratio 1:1. Equal parts gin and vermouth makes for a more subdued drink.

upside down

Ratio 1:5. Julia Childs loved an upside-down martini (or upside-down martini or wet martini). She preferred more vermouth, especially Noilly Prat vermouth, to gin.

James Bond style

This is interesting! “Three parts Gordon’s gin; one part vodka; half part Kina Lillet. Shake over ice, add a thin slice of lemon peel.”

More classic cocktails you can make at home

Here are some of my favorite popular cocktails. You’ll find more, including fun seasonal options, at Cocktails Archive.

Please let me know how your martini turns out in the comments! I would love to hear from you. Best regards!

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