Traditional Martini
The Traditional Martini is the epitome of classic cocktail sophistication, offering a perfect balance of crisp gin and aromatic dry vermouth. This timeless drink is simple yet elegant, with only a handful of ingredients—smooth gin, a hint of vermouth, and plenty of ice for that perfectly chilled finish. Gently stirred to perfection and strained into a chilled martini glass, it’s topped off with your choice of a briny olive or a refreshing twist of lemon peel. Ready in just five minutes, this single-serve cocktail is ideal for elevating your happy hour or impressing guests with a touch of iconic style. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or winding down after a long day, the Traditional Martini is a classic choice that never goes out of fashion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 oz Gin
- 0.5 oz Dry Vermouth
- 1 cup Ice
- 1 piece Olive or Lemon Twist
Instructions
Fill a mixing glass or cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice.
Pour 2.5 ounces of gin and 0.5 ounces of dry vermouth over the ice.
Stir the mixture gently for about 20-30 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.
Strain the liquid into a chilled martini glass to remove the ice.
Garnish with either a single green olive or a thin twist of lemon peel, depending on your preference.
Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
186 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 62 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 8 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
