
Classic, clean, and completely free of dairy in any form, this stirred cocktail is a timeless choice that needs no substitutions or workarounds โ it was always naturally in the clear. Vodka, dry vermouth, and ice are all you need to build something genuinely elegant. The technique matters here: stirring rather than shaking keeps the drink silky and properly diluted without turning it cloudy, and chilling the glass beforehand means that first sip stays ice-cold all the way through. A lemon twist expressed over the surface adds a bright citrus note that lifts the whole drink, while a couple of briny cocktail olives take it in a more savory, classic direction โ your call, no wrong answer. It's the kind of cocktail that feels special on a Tuesday night or dressed up for a dinner party, and it comes together in under a minute once you know the rhythm. Simple ingredients, solid technique, and zero compromise.
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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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