Vodka Martini
A crisp, clean spin on the classic martini, stirred cold with just a whisper of dry vermouth.
Base
vodka
Glassware
Martini glass
Flavor Profile
strongherbal
Ingredients
- 2.5 oz vodka
- 0.5 oz dry vermouth
- Lemon twist or olives, to garnish
Instructions
- 1Add vodka and vermouth to a mixing glass with ice.
- 2Stir until well chilled.
- 3Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a lemon twist or olives.
Origin & Story
United States, mid-20th century
As vodka imports grew in postwar America, bartenders began substituting it for gin in the classic Martini, creating a smoother, less botanical variation that James Bond later made iconic on screen.
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