Herb-Infused Dry Martini with Thyme
A fragrant martini made with thyme-infused vermouth, offering herbal complexity while maintaining the classic dry profile. This recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, brings together gin, dry vermouth, and fresh thyme 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 115 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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
- 1.25 oz gin
- 0.75 oz dry vermouth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 2 fresh thyme sprigs in a small jar and pour 0.75 oz dry vermouth over them. Seal and let infuse at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Step 2: Strain the vermouth into a mixing glass, discarding the thyme, then add 1.25 oz gin.
- Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir for 40 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled and the thyme flavor is integrated.
- Step 4: Strain into a chilled martini glass, express the oil from a lemon twist over the drink, and place the twist on the rim for a herbal citrus finish.








