There’s something effortlessly timeless about a well-made martini. But when it’s a perfect martini, the balance reaches another level. Equal parts dry and sweet vermouth give this version a smooth, nuanced character that plays beautifully with gin’s botanical edge. It’s a classic reimagined, a drink that feels just as right before dinner as it does at the end of a long day.
Simple, elegant, and undeniably refined, the perfect martini lives up to its name. Here are three of our favourite variations:
Classic Gin Martini
Ingredients:
- 60ml gin
- 15ml dry vermouth
- Lemon twist or olive, to garnish
Method:
Add gin and vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir until chilled, then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist or olive.
Dirty Martini
Ingredients:
- 60ml gin or vodka
- 15ml dry vermouth
- 15ml olive brine
- Green olives, to garnish
Method:
Shake all ingredients with ice, then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with green olives for that signature savoury kick.
Gibson Martini
Ingredients:
- 60ml gin
- 15ml dry vermouth
- Cocktail onion, to garnish
Method:
Stir gin and vermouth with ice, then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a classic cocktail onion for a crisp, savoury twist.