Mustard Free Classic Gin Martini
Few cocktails carry the quiet confidence of a perfectly made martini. This version keeps things beautifully stripped back — just London Dry gin, dry vermouth, and ice, stirred until bracingly cold and silky smooth. The technique matters here: a full 30 to 40 seconds of stirring brings the drink to the right temperature and dilution, giving it that clean, almost ethereal texture that separates a great martini from a forgettable one. Finish it with a briny olive or a twist of lemon peel, and you have something that feels genuinely elegant without any fuss. For anyone navigating condiment sensitivities, this is the kind of drink you can order or make with total confidence — every ingredient is exactly what it says it is, with no hidden sauces or seasoning blends in sight. Whether you go dirty with an olive or bright with citrus, the garnish is yours to choose and easy to verify. It's the rare cocktail that rewards both the minimalist and the perfectionist in equal measure.
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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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