
A perfectly made dry martini is one of those drinks that feels like a small luxury, and this version is as clean and classic as it gets. With just vodka, dry vermouth, and ice, every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is โ no synthetic dyes, no artificially colored mixers, no neon-tinted garnishes sneaking into your glass. That matters more than you might think, since plenty of bar staples and pre-made cocktail mixes are loaded with artificial coloring agents that have no business being in a sophisticated drink. The garnish keeps things equally honest: a lemon twist expressing its natural oils over the surface, or a couple of plain pitted olives on a pick. The technique is just as important as the ingredient list โ chilling the glass, stirring rather than shaking, and straining into a properly cold coupe all add up to a silky, well-diluted cocktail with a beautiful clarity. It's the kind of drink that proves you don't need anything artificial to make something genuinely impressive.
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Place a martini glass or coupe in the freezer for at least 2 minutes, or fill it with ice water while you prepare the drink.
Fill a mixing glass two-thirds full with ice. Add the dry vermouth first, then the vodka.
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