Dry Martini
Dry Martini is a strong, herbal and citrus cocktail made with Gin, with high flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 60 ml gin
- 10 ml dry vermouth
- Ice
- Lemon peel or green olive
Method
- In a mixing glass with ice cubes, combine the gin and dry vermouth.
- Stir well until chilled and diluted.
- Strain into a chilled Martini glass.
- Express the oil from the lemon peel over the drink, or serve with a green olive.
FAQ
What is in a Dry Martini?
A Dry Martini is made with 60 ml gin, 10 ml dry vermouth, Ice and Lemon peel or green olive.
Is a Dry Martini strong?
A Dry Martini is spirit-forward: little mixer, and the alcohol shows.
When should you serve a Dry Martini?
A Dry Martini fits an aperitif and a classic.
What is the bartender tip for a Dry Martini?
The IBA calls for 60 ml gin and 10 ml dry vermouth — drier than the catalog's Vodka Martini (80/20). Go with a classic London Dry; a very floral gin gets lost when stirred. Stir 20 to 30 seconds: dilution is the third ingredient. Chilled glass, no ice in the serve. Lemon peel brings citrus oil; an olive pulls it savory. Bad vermouth ruins the drink — use Dolin Dry or similar. The Vodka Martini stays a separate recipe: same family, different spirit.