
Few cocktails carry as much quiet elegance as a properly made martini, and this version keeps things beautifully stripped back. The entire drink is built from just London Dry gin, dry vermouth, and ice β nothing synthetic, nothing artificial, just clean botanical spirit and a bracing splash of fortified wine. That simplicity is exactly what makes it so satisfying for anyone who wants to know precisely what's in their glass. Many bottled cocktail mixes and flavored spirits sneak in artificial flavoring agents, so going back to basics with quality, clearly labeled ingredients is the smartest move. The technique matters here too: a long, patient stir over ice chills the drink without bruising it, giving you that silky, slightly diluted texture that separates a great martini from a mediocre one. A single olive or a twist of fresh lemon peel at the end adds a finishing note that's entirely natural and entirely your call. It's the kind of drink that rewards a little attention and tastes like you actually know what you're doing.
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Chill a martini glass or coupe by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you build the drink.
Fill a mixing glass two-thirds full with ice. Add the gin and dry vermouth.
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