Gin Martini
This recipe outlines the creation of a classic Gin Martini, emphasizing a harmonious balance of gin, dry vermouth, and a hint of orange bitters. The preparation focuses on meticulous chilling and precise mixing to achieve a crisp, elegant, and perfectly balanced cocktail, finished with a fresh lemon twist.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Glass
- 1 Bar Spoon
- 1 Jigger
- 1 Strainer
- 1 Chilled Martini Glass
Ingredients
Main
- 2 1/4 ounces gin
- 1/2 ounce Dolin Dry Vermouth / Noilly Prat Extra Dry
- 1 dash orange bitters
- 1 lemon twist for garnish
Instructions
- Place your martini glass in the freezer for at least 15 minutes to ensure it is thoroughly chilled.
- Fill a mixing glass with fresh, quality ice.
- Measure 2 1/4 ounces of gin using a jigger and add it to the mixing glass.
- Add 1/2 ounce of dry vermouth to the mixing glass.
- Add 1 dash of orange bitters.
- Stir the mixture gently but thoroughly with a bar spoon for about 30-45 seconds, ensuring the cocktail is well-chilled but not over-diluted.
- Strain the chilled mixture directly into your pre-chilled martini glass.
- Take a fresh lemon twist, express its aromatic oils over the drink by gently twisting it, then drop it into the glass as a garnish.
Notes
The key to an exceptional Gin Martini lies in precise ratios, high-quality ingredients, and extreme chilling. Always start with a well-chilled martini glass. Use a premium gin and a good quality dry vermouth, as their flavors are prominent. Adjust the gin-to-vermouth ratio to your preference – a 'wetter' martini has more vermouth, while 'dry' means less. Stir thoroughly with quality ice until adequately chilled, never shake a gin martini, as it dilutes too much and introduces unwanted aeration. Express the lemon twist oils over the drink before dropping it in for an aromatic finish.