Nutmeg Free Classic Gin Martini
Few cocktails carry the same quiet confidence as a properly made martini. This version keeps things beautifully stripped back — just gin, dry vermouth, and ice, stirred until bracingly cold and perfectly diluted. The technique matters here: a long, patient stir and a pre-chilled glass are what separate a great martini from a mediocre one. Finishing with a briny olive or a twist of lemon peel lets you tailor the final note to your mood. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this recipe is naturally in the clear — there's nothing hiding in these three ingredients, no warming spices, no surprise seasonings. It's the kind of drink that rewards a little care and tastes like you know exactly what you're doing.
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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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