Almond Free Classic Gin Martini
Few cocktails carry the same quiet confidence as a perfectly stirred martini. This one leans on a classic London Dry gin and a measured pour of dry vermouth, letting the botanicals do the heavy lifting without any fuss. The technique matters here — a long, patient stir over ice chills the drink thoroughly while adding just the right amount of dilution, giving you that silky, almost weightless texture that separates a great martini from a forgettable one. Finishing with a briny olive or a twist of expressed lemon peel lets you tailor the final note to your mood. For anyone navigating nut allergies, cocktail hour can sometimes feel like a minefield of flavored spirits, infused syrups, and garnish mixes with questionable ingredient lists — this recipe keeps things clean and completely transparent. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is, nothing hidden, nothing unnecessary. Stir one up, settle in, and raise the glass.
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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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