Vermouth-Forward Dry Martini with Orange Peel
A dry martini emphasizing vermouth with a bright orange peel twist to add a subtle citrus aroma. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, dry vermouth, and orange peel 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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
- 1.5 oz gin
- 1.0 oz dry vermouth
- 1 strip orange peel
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add enough ice cubes to a mixing glass to chill thoroughly. Pour 1.5 oz gin and 1 oz dry vermouth over the ice.
- Step 2: Stir the mixture gently for 30 seconds until the outside of the glass gets frosty.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Step 4: Express the oils of 1 strip of orange peel over the glass by twisting it, then rim the edge with the peel before dropping it into the drink as garnish.
