Bitter
Dry Martini
Martini · Gin Martini
Gin, a suggestion of vermouth, citrus oil. Icy, botanical, almost savoury.
stiff~30% ABVginstirherbal
Kit: mixing glass, jigger, barspoon, strainer
Would you…
- Gin60 ml
- Dry vermouth12 ml
- Orange bitters · optional (optional)1 dash
Stir gin and dry vermouth with plenty of ice. Strain into a frozen glass. Express lemon.
Wet Martini 2:1
Common wetter spec
Stir gin and a generous measure of dry vermouth. Strain up. Lemon peel.
Bar note: Vodka Martinis and filthy wet ones are different pins.
Ask the bartender: “Gin, dry, lemon twist. Say the vermouth ratio.”
Evolved from the Martinez; dry style dominates mid-20th c.
Placement disputed: dry vs wet argued as different drinks.
Nearby on the wheel
