Hazelnut Free Classic Gin Martini
Few cocktails carry the quiet confidence of a perfectly made martini. This version leans on London Dry gin and dry vermouth — that's it — so every sip is clean, bracingly cold, and completely free of the nut-based liqueurs or flavored spirits that can sneak into more elaborate cocktails. The technique matters here: a long, patient stir over ice brings the drink to the right temperature and dilution without bruising the gin or clouding the glass. Straining into a properly chilled coupe or martini glass keeps everything crisp from the first sip to the last. A single olive or a twist of lemon peel finishes it off, and that small choice shifts the whole mood — savory and briny versus bright and citrusy. It's the kind of drink that feels effortlessly sophisticated whether you're hosting a dinner party or just unwinding on a weeknight.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!