Martini with Sparkling Vermouth and Fresh Herb Garnish
A vibrant martini featuring classic gin and vermouth, finished with a splash of sparkling vermouth and fresh herbs for an elegant herbal aroma. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, dry vermouth, sparkling vermouth 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 oz gin
- 0.5 oz dry vermouth
- 0.5 oz sparkling vermouth
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- 1 fresh thyme sprig
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to chill.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz gin, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, and 0.5 oz sparkling vermouth into the mixing glass. Stir gently for 30 seconds until chilled.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Step 4: Lightly slap 1 rosemary sprig and 1 thyme sprig between your hands to release their aroma, then place them in the glass as garnish.






