Xanthan Gum Free Vodka Martini (Dry)

Few cocktails are as quietly sophisticated as a properly made dry martini, and this one delivers that crisp, clean elegance without any fuss. Every ingredient here is naturally free of thickeners and stabilizers — just vodka, dry vermouth, ice, and a garnish — so there's genuinely nothing to second-guess. That matters more than you might think, since some flavored spirits and pre-mixed cocktail products sneak in additives you'd never expect in a drink. Stirring rather than shaking is the move here: it chills and dilutes the vodka and vermouth just enough to meld them into something silky and bracingly cold without clouding the glass. The chilled coupe or martini glass keeps the temperature right from first sip to last, and the choice between a lemon twist and a briny olive lets you tailor the finish entirely to your mood. It's the kind of drink that feels like a reward at the end of a long day, and the technique is simpler than it looks once you've done it once.

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