Turkey Free Classic Gin Martini
Few cocktails carry the quiet confidence of a perfectly stirred martini, and this one delivers exactly that. London Dry gin and dry vermouth come together in a ratio that keeps things bracingly dry without losing the aromatic complexity that makes this drink iconic. The technique matters here — a full 30 to 40 seconds of stirring chills the liquid evenly and adds just the right amount of dilution, giving the final pour a silky, almost weightless texture. Straining into a properly chilled glass means that first sip stays ice-cold from start to finish. Whether you finish it with a briny olive or a bright twist of lemon peel, the garnish pulls the whole thing together in a way that feels genuinely elegant. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of poultry in any form, so there is absolutely nothing to second-guess — just clean, classic flavors in a 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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