Vermouth Lovers' Martini
Celebrating sweet vermouth's floral depth with orange bitters and a luxurious orange twist, this modern twist offers a balanced, aromatic experience perfect for savoring after dinner. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, sweet 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 168 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 vodka
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 1 twist orange
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a chilled mixing glass, add 2 oz vodka, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes orange bitters. Fill with ice cubes and stir gently for 25 seconds until the mixture is perfectly diluted and cold to the touch.
- Step 2: Strain the drink into a chilled coupe glass through a fine-mesh strainer to remove ice shards. Express the orange oils by holding the twist peel-side down above the glass and squeezing until the oils mist the surface, then drop the twist into the drink.
- Step 3: Serve immediately, savoring the sweet-vermouth bouquet with citrusy brightness and a lingering floral finish.
