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Dry Martini Recipe

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The dry martini is a classic cocktail. With a ratio of gin to dry vermouth of 5 to 1 or more, the dry martini is crisp and clean and perfect as a pre-dinner drink with appetizers or simple sipping anytime.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Unspecified
Servings: 1
Calories: 175kcal

Ingredients

  • ounces London dry gin e.g. Tanqueray, Bombay Sapphire
  • ½ ounce dry vermouth e.g. Dolin dry
  • olives, lemon twist, cocktail onions, cucumber slice, etc. for garnish

Instructions

  • Add the gin and vermouth to a cocktail shaker or large cup with about one cup of ice and stir for at least 30 seconds.
    2½ ounces London dry gin, ½ ounce dry vermouth
  • Strain into a chilled glass, garnish with your chosen garnish, and serve immediately.
    olives, lemon twist, cocktail onions, cucumber slice, etc.

Notes

These amounts make a dry martini with a ratio of 5 parts gin to 1 part dry vermouth. Please adjust based on your preferences.
Nutritional estimates include only the cocktail components of the dry martini and not your choice of garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Iron: 0.03mg