Low Sugar Classic Gin Martini
Few cocktails carry the same quiet confidence as a properly made martini. This version keeps things stripped back to the essentials — London Dry gin, dry vermouth, and ice — which means there's nothing hiding in the glass and absolutely no added sugar to worry about. Dry vermouth is naturally low in residual sweetness, and London Dry gin is produced without any post-distillation sweetening, so the combination is genuinely clean from start to finish. The technique matters here: a long, patient stir over ice chills the drink thoroughly while adding just the right amount of dilution, giving the final pour a silky, almost briny elegance. A cocktail olive or a twist of lemon peel finishes it off with a savory or citrusy note that feels intentional rather than decorative. It's the kind of drink that rewards a little attention to detail and tastes far more sophisticated than its short ingredient list suggests.
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1 serving
- 2 ½ oz london dry gin
- ½ oz dry vermouth
- ice cubes, for stirring
For serving
- 1 cocktail olive or 1 strip lemon peel, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Chill a martini glass or coupe by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you build the drink.
- 2
Fill a mixing glass two-thirds full with ice. Add the gin and dry vermouth.
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