Vodka Martini Recipe
American · Cocktail · 3 min total
A classic Vodka Martini is a crisp, clean cocktail that showcases the spirit's smoothness, balanced with just a hint of dry vermouth and finished with a lemon twist or olive garnish.
3
min prep
min prep
1
servings
servings
200
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz dry vermouth
- 1 dash orange bitters (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist or olives for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass by filling it with ice water or placing it in the freezer.
- Fill a mixing glass or shaker with ice cubes.
- Pour the vodka, dry vermouth, and orange bitters (if using) over the ice.
- Stir gently for about 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Discard the ice water from the martini glass and strain the mixture into the glass.
- Twist a lemon peel over the drink to release oils, then drop it in, or garnish with olives on a toothpick.
Tips
- For a drier martini, use less vermouth or rinse the glass with vermouth instead of adding it directly.
- Always stir, never shake, to avoid bruising the vodka and creating a cloudy appearance.
- Serve immediately; a martini is best enjoyed very cold.
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