Martini Cocktail
The martini cocktail is perhaps the most iconic and revered drink in mixology history, renowned for its elegant simplicity and crisp, spirit-forward profile. At its foundation, it is a complex combination of only two key ingredients. Variations vary in the likes such as a dirty martini cocktail with olive brine to an espresso martini cocktail with coffee. A testament to its timeless appeal, the martini cocktail remains a quintessential choice for any occasion demanding elegant beverage servings.
Ingredients
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- 30mL Tanqueray No 10 gin (or any other gin of choice)
- 15mL dry vermouth
- Lemon twist or olive (optional garnish)
- Ice cubes
Method
- Step 1
Add the dry vermouth and gin to an ice-filled mixing glass.
- Step 2
Stir consistently for 20 seconds to chill and slightly dilute the beverage before straining into a chilled coupe or martini cocktail glass.
- Step 3
Garnish with a lemon twist or olive, if desired, and serve.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
When making ice cubes, use filtered or distilled water. Unfiltered tap water can contribute mild off-flavours into a spirit-forward drink like the martini cocktail, which can be discernible.
Preparation Tip 2
Pour the vermouth into the mixing glass with the ice first. Stir gently to coat the ice, then strain off the vermouth before adding the gin to leave only traces of the fortified wine.
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