What is there to say about the Classic Gin Martini? Can you really think of a classier drink? I can’t. For many that have known me for a long time is was surprising when they heard that a Martini eventually became favorite cocktail. I was more of an Old Fashioned kind of guy.
I used to really dislike Gin. I can’t give any actual reasons to why, but now it is almost always what i reach for first when I’m a feeling creative. You can thank the Aviation cocktail for my acceptance of gin, but that’s a different post.
There now are many versions of the Martini, most notable would be Agent 007’s preferred version. I’ll take mine a bit differently for Mr. Bond.
Here is my preferred method:
- 2oz Gin (preferably citrus forward)
- ¾oz of Dry Vermouth
- 2 Dashes of Orange Bitters
- Lemon Twist
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Add the gin, vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice. Stir well. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass and drop in some lemon zest. Setting it on the rim of your glass can add the aromatics without altering the taste. I prefer to drop it in. The more citrus the better.
This recipe is very similar to its cousin, the Manhattan. That is what I love about cocktails. Once you understand the foundation of a drink it can become so many other things. Tell me, how do you take your Martini.
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