Stirred Perfect Martini with Sweet and Dry Vermouth
Balanced elegance where equal parts sweet and dry vermouth harmonize with premium gin for a nuanced finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, dry vermouth, sweet 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 125 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
- 1/4 oz dry vermouth
- 1/4 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 twist lemon
- 1 cup ice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Chill a cocktail glass in the freezer for 5 minutes to achieve optimal temperature.
- Step 2: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz gin, 1/4 oz dry vermouth, and 1/4 oz sweet vermouth with 1 cup ice cubes and stir gently for 35 seconds until perfectly diluted.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into the chilled glass, discarding the ice.
- Step 4: Express the oils from 1 lemon twist by twisting it over the glass, then drop it into the drink as a garnish.
