Dairy Free Classic Gin Martini
Few cocktails carry as much quiet confidence as a properly made martini — cold, clean, and unapologetically simple. The beauty here is that every ingredient is naturally free of dairy, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess. London Dry gin brings its signature botanical bite, while a measured pour of dry vermouth softens the edges just enough to keep things balanced rather than harsh. The real secret is in the stir: a full 30 to 40 seconds over ice chills the drink deeply and introduces just the right amount of dilution, giving the final pour a silky, almost velvety texture. Straining into a properly chilled glass keeps that temperature locked in from the first sip to the last. Whether you finish it with a briny olive or a twist of lemon peel, the garnish adds a final aromatic flourish that makes the whole thing feel like a proper occasion. This is the kind of drink you make once and then wonder why you ever ordered it any other way.
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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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