Spiced Orange Gin Martini
A crisp gin martini accented with warm spices and fresh orange, perfect for a refined evening sip. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters 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 160 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
- 2.5 oz gin
- 0.5 oz dry vermouth
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 1 orange twist
- 1 star anise pod
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes and pour in 2.5 oz gin, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, and 2 dashes of orange bitters.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Step 4: Express the oils of one orange twist over the surface, then rim the glass with the peel and drop it inside.
- Step 5: Place a single star anise pod floating on top as an aromatic garnish.









