Best Classic Dry Martini Recipes

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Provided by The Editors of Epicurious

Yield Makes 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 4

Cracked ice
2 1/2 ounces London dry gin, such as Beefeater
1/2 ounce dry vermouth, preferably Noilly Prat
Green olive for garnish

Steps:

In mixing glass or cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine gin and vermouth. Stir well, about 30 seconds, then strain into martini glass. Garnish with olive or lemon twist and serve.

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Categories Gin

Yield makes 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 1/2 ounces Beefeater London dry gin
1/2 ounce Dolin Dry Vermouth
1 dash Regan's Orange Bitters no. 6
1 lemon twist, for garnish

Steps:

Pour the gin, vermouth, and bitters into a mixing glass. Add large cold ice cubes and stir for 40 revolutions. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the lemon twist.
tasting notes
Dominant Flavors: juniper and citrus oil
Body: silky texture, clean mouthfeel
Dryness: very dry
Complexity: medium with many subtle aromatics
Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: slight acidity from vermouth
Finish: lingering with citrus oil overtones
Glass: cocktail