Classic Citrus Gin Martini

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A crisp and elegant martini highlighting the bright botanicals of gin with a zesty lemon twist. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together London dry gin, dry vermouth, lemon peel for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2.5 oz of London dry gin and 0.5 oz of dry vermouth.
  2. Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill the mixture without diluting.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a chilled martini glass using a Hawthorne strainer.
  4. Step 4: Express the oils of a wide lemon peel strip over the surface by holding it skin-side down and twisting to release the citrus aroma.
  5. Step 5: Rim the glass with the peel and rest it elegantly on the edge as garnish.

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