Citric Acid Free Classic Gin Martini

Total time3 min

Prep time3 min

Cook time0 min

Few cocktails carry the quiet confidence of a perfectly stirred martini, and this one delivers exactly that. The combination of London Dry gin and dry vermouth is a study in balance — botanical, bracing, and just slightly softened by the dilution that comes from a proper 30-to-40-second stir. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to citric acid, this drink is a natural fit, since it skips the citrus juices and sour mixes that show up in so many cocktails. The only optional citrus here is a strip of lemon peel used purely as an aromatic garnish, which you can just as easily swap for a cocktail olive to keep things completely clean. Chilling the glass ahead of time is a small step that makes a real difference, keeping every sip ice-cold from first to last. Whether you go the olive route or the peel, the result is an elegant, no-fuss drink that feels like a proper occasion without requiring much effort at all.

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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
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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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