Stirred Herbal Gin and Green Tea Martini
An elegant gin martini infused with the subtle earthiness of chilled green tea and fresh herbal notes for a sophisticated sip. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, dry vermouth, chilled green tea 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
- 1/2 oz dry vermouth
- 1 oz chilled green tea
- 3 fresh basil leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: Lightly bruise 3 fresh basil leaves in the palm of your hand to release their aroma.
- Step 2: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2.5 oz gin, 1/2 oz dry vermouth, and 1 oz chilled green tea.
- Step 3: Add the bruised basil leaves and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and infuse.
- Step 4: Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled martini glass.
- Step 5: Garnish by floating a single whole basil leaf on the surface, centered in the glass.









