This is a cocktail most everyone is familiar with, and many are particular when it comes to how their martinis are made. The classic martini is a fairly simple build, but the preferred ratios have changed over the years. If you like vermouth, you may like a “wet” martini - which is what we’re making today. Of course, feel free to adjust the ratios to your liking. The martini is all about finding the balance that works best for you.

How to Make A Martini

  • Light and clean.

  • Delicate flavors and spirit forward.

  • Botanical notes with brightness from the lemon.

Sips

  • Because it’s quite spirit forward, choose a gin which has flavors you enjoy.

  • You know the drill, chill that glass!

Tips

The Martini Recipe

  1. Start with a mixing glass.

  2. Pour in 1.5 oz. of your favorite Gin.

  3. Next, add 3/4oz. of dry vermouth.

  4. Then, 1-2 dashes of orange bitters.

  5. Add ice and stir for solid 30 seconds if not a bit more to get the proper dilution.

  6. Strain into the chilled glass.

  7. Express lemon oil over top and across the rim of the glass

  8. Skewer an olive and place it at the bottom of the glass.

  9. Cheers!

  • 1.5 oz. (45 ml) Martin Miller’s Gin

  • 3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Dolin Vermouth de Chambéry Dry

  • 1-2 dashes Regan’s Orange Bitters No. 6 (dasher bottles: https://amzn.to/3iKjbNE)

  • Expressed lemon oil

  • Olive for garnish

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The Martini Ingredient List

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