Martini Recipe
A martini recipe is the definition of sophistication simple ingredients, bold flavor, and endless ways to customize. Whether you prefer gin or vodka, a twist or olives, clean or dirty, this classic cocktail delivers every time. Explore similar recipes like Martini Recipe for any occasion.

Ingredients
- 2 oz gin or vodka
- 1 oz dry vermouth
- (Optional) 1–3 tsp olive brine for a dirty martini
- Garnish: lemon twist or 2 cocktail olives
Instructions
- Chill your glass: Fill a martini glass with ice and water; set aside.
- Mix the cocktail: Add ice to a mixing glass. Pour in gin/vodka and vermouth.
- Stir well: Stir 30 seconds until very cold.
- Dirty version: Add 1 tsp olive brine, taste, add more if desired.
- Serve: Dump ice from the martini glass. Strain the cocktail into the chilled glass.
- Garnish: Add lemon twist or olives. Sip and enjoy.
Prep Time
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 1 cocktail
TIPS
- For a dry martini, reduce vermouth to ½ oz.
- Gin is classic; vodka makes a cleaner, milder martini.
- Twist lemon peel over the drink for extra aroma.
- Vermouth keeps up to 3 months in the fridge.

Nutrition (Per Cocktail)
- Calories: ~180–190
- Carbs: ~1g
- Fat: 0g
- Protein: 0g

