Caffeine Free Classic Gin Martini
Few cocktails carry the same quiet confidence as a perfectly made martini — cold, clean, and just a little dangerous. This version leans on London Dry gin and a measured pour of dry vermouth, stirred long enough to get genuinely ice-cold without a drop of dilution you didn't earn. The technique matters here: chilling the glass first and stirring for a full 30 to 40 seconds makes a noticeable difference in the final texture and temperature. A cocktail olive adds a briny, savory finish, while a twist of lemon peel brings a bright, citrusy lift — pick whichever suits your mood. For anyone avoiding coffee, tea, or other stimulants, this is a sophisticated evening drink that delivers all the ritual and none of the buzz. It's the kind of thing you make slowly, sip slowly, and feel very good about.
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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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