Spice Free Vodka Martini (Dry)
Few cocktails are as quietly confident as a dry martini made with vodka — cold, clean, and completely stripped of anything unnecessary. This version is naturally free of any spices or heat, relying instead on the crisp interplay between good vodka and a measured pour of dry vermouth. The technique matters here: stirring rather than shaking gives you a silky, crystal-clear drink without the cloudiness or dilution that comes from aggressive mixing. Chilling your glass ahead of time is a small step that makes a genuinely noticeable difference in how long that first sip stays perfectly cold. The garnish is your only real decision — a lemon twist brings a bright citrus oil finish, while cocktail olives add a briny, savory edge that plays beautifully against the vermouth. Either way, you're looking at a two-ingredient cocktail that tastes far more sophisticated than the effort involved.
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1 serving
- 2 ½ oz vodka
- ½ oz dry vermouth
- ice cubes, for stirring
For serving
- 1 lemon twist or 1–2 pitted cocktail olives, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
Fill a mixing glass two-thirds full with ice. Add the dry vermouth first, then the vodka.
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