Gin · Classic · IBA official recipe
Martini
A classic cocktail with gin and dry vermouth.
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Technique
- Stirred
- Strength
- 30.7% ABV (estimated)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 2 min
The Martini is a quintessential cocktail, known for its crisp and clean taste. Traditionally made with gin and dry vermouth, it has an elegant appearance, served in a chilled, conical glass. Perfect for formal occasions or a sophisticated evening.
Ingredients
Method
Add the gin and dry vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice.
Gin 60 ml2 oz6 cl Dry Vermouth 10 ml0.3 oz1 clStir the mixture gently until well-chilled and diluted.
Strain the liquid into a chilled martini glass.
Express a lemon peel over the surface to release its oils, or drop in a green olive if preferred.
Garnish: Squeeze oil from lemon peel onto the drink, or garnish with a green olives if requested
The story
The Martini's origins are somewhat murky, but it is widely believed to have been created in the late 19th century. The most popular story attributes its invention to bartender Jerry Thomas at the Occidental Hotel in San Francisco around 1863. It gained immense popularity in the 20th century, becoming a symbol of sophistication and the American cocktail culture.
As commonly told; not independently verified.
