Orange Blossom Stirred Martini

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

A delicate and elegant martini featuring the fragrant floral notes of orange blossom water balanced with crisp gin and dry vermouth. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together gin, dry vermouth, orange blossom water 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 150 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
• 1 oz dry vermouth
• 1/4 tsp orange blossom water
• enough to fill mixing glass ice cubes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes to chill thoroughly.
2. Step 2: Pour 2 oz gin, 1 oz dry vermouth, and 1/4 teaspoon orange blossom water into the mixing glass.
3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled but not diluted.
4. Step 4: Strain into a chilled coupe glass using a fine mesh strainer to catch any ice shards.
5. Step 5: Garnish with a thin twist of lemon peel expressed over the surface and rested on the rim for a bright aroma.