Martini Recipe
Ready to make the best Martini right at home? This martini recipe is just what you are looking for! It has a flowery taste with a strong kick and it is actually super easy to make. Learn how to make this Martini dirty with one additional step!
Martini Recipe
If you are looking for a cocktail that makes your guests go wow, then turn to this easy martini recipe you can make right at home. Your guests will love the flavor as you combine gin, dry Vermouth, and Orange bitters to make this just like they used to at the turn of the 20th century. And if your guests prefer their martini dirty, you can easily do that too by adding an ounce of olive juice. Pair this with some other delicious cocktails like our Long Island Iced Tea and our Sex on the Beach for a night of dinner and drinks with friends.
What is the secret to the best martini?
How to Make a Martini
- Place a bit of ice in a mixing jar or shaker.
- Dash the bitters in first and follow it with the gin and vermouth.
- Stir and strain into your glass.
- Garnish with olives if desired and enjoy!
Tips Tricks and FAQs
- This is one drink you do not want to shake. You can mix your martini inside your shaker if it is convenient, but you want to make sure you only stir this drink.
- If you want to make this a dry martini, add 1 ounce of olive juice.
- To ensure your drink stays cold, place your glass in the fridge 30 minutes prior to mixing your drink.
- While this drink is served without ice, you will stir it with ice before serving, so it will be cold when you first start drinking, but it doesn’t usually stay cold for that long.
- If you want the best tasting martini, be sure to use high quality ingredients.
Storage
A martini is best enjoyed right away. I do not recommend storing it for later.
Can you make this ahead of time?
Martinis taste best when you make them one serving at a time when you are ready to enjoy them. It is not recommended that you make them ahead of time.
How do I make a dry martini?
To make this a dry martini, you will want to mix in 1 ounce of olive juice.
Martini Recipe
Ready to make the best Martini right at home? This martini recipe is just what you are looking for! It has a flowery taste with a strong kick and it is actually super easy to make. Learn how to make this Martini dirty with one additional step!
Ingredients
- 2 Ounces Gin
- 1 Ounce Dry Vermouth
- 6 Dashes Orange Bitters
Instructions
- Place a bit of ice in a mixing jar or shaker.
- Dash the bitters in first and follow it with the gin and vermouth.
- Stir and strain into your glass.
- Garnish with olives if desired and enjoy!
