Martini is the most important drink in modern bartending. It is so popular that unlimited number of variations have been created! Here are the Top 10 Martini recipes I think all should know about
In the links down below, I put my alcohol of choice, but you can always use the ones you prefer
Dirty Martini
This one right here is for all the olive lovers. How do we make classic martini better? With the magic of olive juice
1. Rock or Cocktail glass
2. Fill the shaker with ice
2. Fill the shaker with ice
3. Dash of dry vermouth
4. 2 oz. gin or vodka
5. Bar spoon of olive brine
6. Shake and strain into the glass
7. Garnish it with 3 olives
4. 2 oz. gin or vodka
5. Bar spoon of olive brine
6. Shake and strain into the glass
7. Garnish it with 3 olives
Gibson Martini
Image single ingredient making the whole new cocktail and that ingredient isn’t even an alcohol.
1. Rock or Cocktail glass
2. Fill up the shaker with ice
3. Dash of dry vermouth
4. 2 oz. of gin or vodka
5. Shake and strain into the glass
6. Pearl onion garnish
2. Fill up the shaker with ice
3. Dash of dry vermouth
4. 2 oz. of gin or vodka
5. Shake and strain into the glass
6. Pearl onion garnish
Vesper Martini
Do you know the most iconic person who drinks martini? You guessed correctly it’s James Bond. The character of James Bond has significant role in the popularization of martini. That is the reason why this particular martini is created after him
1. Rock or Cocktail glass
2. Fill up the shaker with ice
2. Fill up the shaker with ice
3. 2 oz. of gin
4. 1 oz. of vodka
5. 1/2 oz. of dry vermouth or preferably ( Lillet Blanc )
6. 2 dashes of bitters (optional)
7. Shake and strain into the glass
8. Lemon twist garnish
4. 1 oz. of vodka
5. 1/2 oz. of dry vermouth or preferably ( Lillet Blanc )
6. 2 dashes of bitters (optional)
7. Shake and strain into the glass
8. Lemon twist garnish
French Martini
Do you know why French Martini so sophisticated ? Because it has French in its name. Nothing like Classic Martini , but still found its place into the martini hall of fame
1. Cocktail or Collins glass
2. Fill up the shaker with ice
3. 2 oz. of vodka
3. 1 oz. of pineapple juice
4. 1/2 oz. of raspberry liquor (Chambord recommended )
5.Shake and strain into the glass
6. Pineapple or strawberry wedge garnish
2. Fill up the shaker with ice
3. 2 oz. of vodka
3. 1 oz. of pineapple juice
4. 1/2 oz. of raspberry liquor (Chambord recommended )
5.Shake and strain into the glass
6. Pineapple or strawberry wedge garnish
Espresso Martini
Do you love coffee? I sure do, so here is the Martini for all you coffee lovers out there. This might sound bizarre but trust me it’s worth it
5. 1 oz. of espresso
6. 1/2 oz. of simple syrup
7. Dash of cream ( optional )
8. Shake and strain into the glass
9. 3 espresso beans garnish
7. Dash of cream ( optional )
8. Shake and strain into the glass
9. 3 espresso beans garnish
50/50 Martini
But, what is the most balanced Martini ever with perfect amount of sweetness and bitterness? You might be asking that question, well i got an answer for you
1. Cocktail glass
2. Fill up the shaker with ice
3. 1 1/2 oz. of gin or vodka
4. 1 1/2 oz. of dry vermouth
5. Shake and strain into the glass
6. Olive or lemon twist garnish
2. Fill up the shaker with ice
3. 1 1/2 oz. of gin or vodka
4. 1 1/2 oz. of dry vermouth
5. Shake and strain into the glass
6. Olive or lemon twist garnish
Perfect Martini
I doubt you have ever seen drink more perfect than this one right here. That is the reason why it has perfect in its name
1. Cocktail glass
2. Fill up the shaker with ice
3. 2 oz. of gin or vodka
4. 1/2 oz. of dry vermouth
5. 1/2 oz. of sweet vermouth
6. Shake and strain into the glass
7. Olive or lemon twist garnish
2. Fill up the shaker with ice
3. 2 oz. of gin or vodka
4. 1/2 oz. of dry vermouth
5. 1/2 oz. of sweet vermouth
6. Shake and strain into the glass
7. Olive or lemon twist garnish
Cucumber Martini
Do you want to know one bizarre thing? Martini became so popular that you can find martinis made from almost everything , but no one would think about making martini with cucumber right? Wrong! Its freshness and smoothness is so enjoyable that Cucumber Martini became classic quickly
1. Cocktail or Collins glass
2. Fill up the shaker with ice
3. Dash of dry vermouth
4. 2 oz. of gin or vodka
5. 1/2 oz. of lime juice ( freshly squeezed recommended )
6. Put little pieces of cucumber and basil in the shaker with the drinks
7. Shake and strain into the glass
8. Thinly cut cucumber garnish
2. Fill up the shaker with ice
3. Dash of dry vermouth
4. 2 oz. of gin or vodka
5. 1/2 oz. of lime juice ( freshly squeezed recommended )
6. Put little pieces of cucumber and basil in the shaker with the drinks
7. Shake and strain into the glass
8. Thinly cut cucumber garnish
Strawberry Martini
Who loves strawberries? i do! Now imagine strawberry and Martini together, doesn’t that sounds wonderful ?
1. Cocktail glass
2. Fill up the shaker with ice
3. 2 oz. of vodka or gin ( preferably strawberry flavored )
4. Dash of sweet vermouth
5. 2-3 smashed strawberries into the shaker
6. 1/2 oz of lime juice
7. Shake and strain into the glass
8. Rim the glass with sugar ( optional )
9. Strawberry garnish
3. 2 oz. of vodka or gin ( preferably strawberry flavored )
4. Dash of sweet vermouth
5. 2-3 smashed strawberries into the shaker
6. 1/2 oz of lime juice
7. Shake and strain into the glass
8. Rim the glass with sugar ( optional )
9. Strawberry garnish
Mexican Martini
Have you ever tasted both margarita and martini is the same drink? I don’t think so but with Mexican Martini ( a.k.a Tequila Martini ) you can
1. Cocktail glass
2. Fill up the shaker with ice
3. 2 oz. of Tequila
4. 1/2 oz of orange liquor ( Cointreau recommended )
5. 1 oz. of lime juice
6. Bar spoon of olive brine
7. Shake and strain into the glass
8. Rim the glass with sugar
2. Fill up the shaker with ice
3. 2 oz. of Tequila
4. 1/2 oz of orange liquor ( Cointreau recommended )
5. 1 oz. of lime juice
6. Bar spoon of olive brine
7. Shake and strain into the glass
8. Rim the glass with sugar
9. 2 olives and lime on the side garnish