MSG Free Classic Gin Martini
Few cocktails carry the same quiet confidence as a perfectly stirred martini, and this one delivers exactly that. With just gin, dry vermouth, and ice, the ingredient list is about as clean as it gets — no flavor enhancers, no additives, nothing hiding in the mix. That simplicity is actually what makes it so satisfying: you're tasting the botanical character of a good London Dry gin and the crisp, herbal edge of vermouth, nothing more. The technique matters here — a long, patient stir chills and dilutes the drink just enough to round out the flavors without watering them down. Straining it into a properly chilled glass keeps every sip ice-cold from the first to the last. Whether you finish it with a briny olive or a bright twist of lemon peel, the garnish adds that final aromatic lift that makes the whole thing feel intentional and elegant. It's the kind of drink that rewards a little care and tastes like you really know what you're doing.
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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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