FIFTY-FIFTY MARTINI

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A martini cocktail recipe that dates back to 1910, made with equal parts gin and dry vermouth.

Provided by David Wondrich

Categories     Bitters     Gin     Alcoholic     Christmas     Cocktail Party     Cocktail     Drink

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.

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