Expressed Orange Bitters Martini

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A crisp and elegant martini with a bright twist of orange, balanced by dry vermouth and a hint of aromatic bitters. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters 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: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Beverages cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2.5 oz gin, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, and add 3 dashes of orange bitters.
  2. Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  4. Step 4: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface by holding it with the outside facing down and twisting to release oils, then rim the glass and drop the peel in as garnish.

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