Paraben Free Classic Gin Martini
Few cocktails carry the same quiet confidence as a properly made martini. The combination of London Dry gin and dry vermouth, stirred over ice until perfectly chilled and just slightly diluted, produces something bracingly clean and elegant in the glass. Stirring rather than shaking is the move here — it keeps the drink silky and crystal-clear rather than cloudy or over-aerated. When you're mindful of what goes into your body, a cocktail this stripped-down is genuinely refreshing: just two core ingredients and a garnish, with nothing hidden in a premixed bottle or flavored syrup. A cocktail olive adds a briny, savory finish, while a twist of lemon peel brings a bright citrus note that lifts the whole drink. Whether you go dirty or dry, classic or citrus-forward, the simplicity of this recipe is exactly what makes it so satisfying to make at home.
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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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