Vodka Sweet Vermouth Martini with Orange Peel
A smooth vodka martini with the subtle sweetness of vermouth, brightened by an orange peel for a hint of citrus. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together Vodka, Sweet vermouth, Orange 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 Vodka
- 0.5 oz Sweet vermouth
- 1 twist Orange
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Instructions
- Step 1: Chill a coupe glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Add 2.5 oz vodka and 0.5 oz sweet vermouth to a mixing glass filled with 1 cup ice cubes.
- Step 3: Stir gently for 30 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into the chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Hold an orange twist over the drink and squeeze to express the oils, then drop the twist into the glass.







