Celery Free Classic Gin Martini
Few cocktails carry the same quiet confidence as a properly made martini — cold, clean, and unapologetically simple. The combination of London Dry gin and dry vermouth, stirred over ice until perfectly chilled, produces a drink that is bracingly crisp with just a whisper of herbal depth. Stirring rather than shaking is the move here, keeping the liquid silky and clear rather than cloudy or over-diluted. A cocktail olive adds a briny, savory finish, while a twist of lemon peel brings a bright citrus lift — either way, the garnish makes the glass feel genuinely special. For anyone navigating a celery sensitivity, this is the kind of recipe that requires zero substitutions or label-reading anxiety, since every ingredient is naturally free of the allergen from start to finish. It's the sort of drink you can mix for a crowd or just for yourself on a Tuesday, and it will always feel like an occasion.
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Learn more →Ingredients
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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