Stirred Gin and Green Tea Martini
A crisp, aromatic martini combining the botanicals of gin with the delicate earthiness of chilled green tea, finished with a lemon twist. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, chilled brewed green tea, dry 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 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
- 2.5 oz gin
- 0.5 oz chilled brewed green tea
- 0.5 oz dry vermouth
- 1 strip lemon peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes to chill thoroughly. Pour in 2.5 oz gin, 0.5 oz chilled brewed green tea, and 0.5 oz dry vermouth.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled but not diluted excessively.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass through a fine mesh strainer to remove any ice shards.
- Step 4: Express the oils of 1 wide lemon peel strip over the drink’s surface, twist it to release aroma, then rim the glass and drop the peel into the martini as garnish.








