Wet Martini

The Wet Martini is a classic cocktail, not a dish, originating from the United States. It consists of gin (or vodka) and a generous splash of dry vermouth, garnished with an olive or lemon twist, resulting in a smoother, less spirit-forward drink than its 'dry' counterpart.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

As a cocktail, it is very low in carbohydrates and protein, with calories coming almost entirely from alcohol (ethanol), typically providing around 150-180 calories per serving depending on the pour size and vermouth ratio.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	175 kcal
Protein	0 g
Carbs	0.5 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	15 mg
Potassium	10 mg
Calcium	5 mg
Magnesium	2 mg
Phosphorus	5 mg
Copper	0.01 mg
Zinc	0.05 mg
Manganese	0.01 mg
Selenium	0.1 mcg

Per 1 cocktail (approx. 120 ml, 110 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The 'wet' style is a nod to the cocktail's early 20th-century roots when vermouth was used more liberally, making it a historically significant variation that highlights the balance between spirit and modifier in classic mixology.