Lactose Free Classic Gin Martini
Few cocktails carry the same quiet confidence as a perfectly stirred martini. This one leans on a classic London Dry gin and a measured pour of dry vermouth — nothing more, nothing less — so every sip is clean, bracingly cold, and deeply satisfying. The good news for anyone avoiding dairy is that this drink is naturally free of it; no cream liqueurs, no butter-washed spirits, no hidden ingredients to second-guess. The technique matters here: stirring for a full 30 to 40 seconds over ice chills the drink properly while adding just the right amount of dilution, giving the gin and vermouth time to meld into something smoother than either would be alone. Whether you finish it with a briny olive or a bright twist of lemon peel, the garnish pulls the whole thing together and makes it feel genuinely special. 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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