Smoked Paprika and Aged Vermouth Martini

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A contemporary twist on the classic martini, featuring smoked paprika-infused gin and aged vermouth for a complex, savory-sweet profile. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, aged dry vermouth, smoked paprika 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 130 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktail cuisine 130 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rim a chilled cocktail glass by rubbing the rim with a lemon wedge, then dip it into 1/4 tsp smoked paprika to coat evenly. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz gin and 1/2 oz aged dry vermouth with 2 ice cubes, then stir gently for 30 seconds until well-chilled.
  3. Step 3: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
  4. Step 4: Express the oils from a lemon twist over the drink by twisting it over the glass, then drop the twist into the glass as a garnish.

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