
Few cocktails are as quietly sophisticated as a properly made dry martini, and this version delivers that crisp, clean elegance with nothing more than quality vodka, a whisper of dry vermouth, and a handful of ice. The technique here is everything โ stirring rather than shaking keeps the drink silky and crystal-clear, while chilling the glass ahead of time ensures that first sip stays bracingly cold. Expressing a lemon twist over the surface adds a fragrant citrus note that lifts the whole drink, or you can go the olive route for something a little more savory and briny. There are no hidden sauces, broths, or meat-based ingredients to worry about here โ just three simple components that happen to produce something genuinely stunning. It's the kind of drink that rewards a little patience and attention to detail, and once you nail the stir and the strain, you'll never want to order one out again.
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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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