Vodka Martini
The quintessential cocktail — clean, cold, and sophisticated. Stirred or shaken, with a whisper of dry vermouth.
Ingredients
- 2.5 oz Vodka
- 0.5 oz Dry vermouth
- lemon twist or olive (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Enjoy with classic oysters, caviar on crackers, or refined cheese selections that honor the drink's understated sophistication. The dry vermouth's minerality pairs exceptionally well with briny seafood and delicate appetizers.
Instructions
1
Add vodka and dry vermouth to a mixing glass with ice
2
Stir for 30 seconds until well-chilled
3
Strain into a chilled martini glass
4
Garnish with a lemon twist or olive
Tips
For a drier martini, reduce the vermouth to a rinse of the glass Stirring keeps the drink silky; shaking makes it colder but slightly cloudy Use premium vodka as there is nothing to hide behind