Best Fifty Fifty Martini Recipes

Fifty-Fifty Martini image

Provided by David Wondrich

Yield Makes 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 5

Cracked ice
1 1/2 ounces London dry gin, such as Tanqueray
1 1/2 ounces dry vermouth, preferably Noilly Prat
2 dashes orange bitters
Small piece lemon peel

Steps:

In mixing glass or cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine gin, vermouth, and bitters. Stir well, about 20 seconds, then strain into cocktail coupe or martini glass. Twist lemon peel directly over drink to release essential oils, and serve.

Batched 50/50 Martini image

Provided by Rebekah Peppler

Categories cocktails

Yield 6 (3 3/4-ounce) drinks

Number Of Ingredients 4

9 ounces dry gin
9 ounces dry vermouth
4 1/2 ounces filtered water
Lemon twists, green olives, olive brine, cocktail onions and orange bitters, for serving

Steps:

Combine the gin, vermouth and water in a spouted measuring cup or pitcher, or a medium bowl. Pour the cocktail blend, using a funnel if needed, into a 750-milliliter bottle; seal, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 2 weeks. (You can also freeze the 50/50 martini for several hours before serving.)
To serve, pour 3 3/4 ounces into a coupe glass and serve immediately with assorted garnishes.

50/50 Martini image

Provided by Food Network

Categories beverage

Yield 4 martinis

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 ounces gin
6 ounces dry vermouth
Lemon twist or olives, for garnish

Steps:

Stir together the gin and vermouth in a small pitcher or measuring cup. Pour half the mixture into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into 2 martini glasses and garnish with a lemon twist or an olive. Repeat with the remaining gin and vermouth to make 2 more martinis.