Herbal Gin Martini Stirred
A crisp, herbaceous martini highlighting botanical gin, dry vermouth, and fresh rosemary for an aromatic sip. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together London dry gin, dry vermouth, fresh rosemary sprig 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 170 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
- 2 1/2 oz London dry gin
- 1/2 oz dry vermouth
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- 1 lemon twist
- enough to fill mixing glass large ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes to chill thoroughly. Pour 2 1/2 oz London dry gin and 1/2 oz dry vermouth into the glass.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill without over-diluting.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled martini glass using a Hawthorne strainer.
- Step 4: Lightly slap the rosemary sprig to release oils and place it in the glass as garnish.
- Step 5: Express a lemon twist over the surface, then rest it on the rim for a bright citrus aroma.
