Cinnamon Free Classic Gin Martini
Few cocktails carry the same quiet confidence as a perfectly stirred martini. This one leans on London Dry gin and a measured pour of dry vermouth, stirred long enough over ice to reach that silky, bracingly cold texture that makes the first sip genuinely satisfying. The technique matters here — 30 to 40 seconds of stirring isn't fussiness, it's what separates a great martini from a mediocre one. Spice-sensitive drinkers can sometimes feel limited at a bar, where flavored spirits and infused vermouths sneak in unexpected notes, but this recipe keeps things clean and straightforward with no hidden warmth or complexity from spiced ingredients. You finish with either a briny olive or a bright twist of lemon peel, both of which complement the botanicals in the gin without adding anything unwanted. It's the kind of drink that rewards a little patience and a well-chilled glass.
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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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