Coconut Free Classic Gin Martini
Few cocktails carry the same quiet confidence as a properly made martini. This version keeps things beautifully stripped back — London Dry gin, a measured pour of dry vermouth, and nothing else standing between you and a seriously elegant drink. The stirring technique matters here: a full 30 to 40 seconds over ice chills the liquid without over-diluting it, giving you that silky, bracingly cold texture that makes the first sip genuinely satisfying. Coconut-flavored spirits and tropical liqueurs have crept into so many cocktail menus lately, making it harder to order something clean and classic without second-guessing the pour. With just gin and vermouth, there's nothing hidden in this glass — no flavored syrups, no infused bases, no surprises. Finish it with a briny olive or a twist of lemon peel depending on your mood, and you have a drink that feels like it belongs on a white linen tablecloth. Simple, sharp, and completely timeless.
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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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