Extra-Dry Gin Martini with Lemon and Olive Duo
An extra-dry martini crafted with a higher gin-to-vermouth ratio, garnished elegantly with both lemon twist and green olive. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together London dry gin, dry vermouth, green olive 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 195 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.
Ingredients
- 3 oz London dry gin
- 0.25 oz dry vermouth
- 1 whole green olive
- 1 twist fresh lemon peel
- 1 cup ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with 1 cup of ice cubes and pour in 3 oz of London dry gin and 0.25 oz of dry vermouth. Stir slowly for 30 seconds until the mixture is ice cold and slightly diluted.
- Step 2: Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass to maintain its crispness.
- Step 3: Garnish by placing 1 whole green olive on a cocktail pick and resting it on the rim, then add 1 fresh lemon peel twist, expressing its oils over the drink before dropping it in for a layered aroma and flavor.
