Dry Gin Martini

A dry gin martini is one of those classic cocktails that feels fancy but is incredibly easy to make at home. With just gin, a splash of dry vermouth, and a skewer of green olives, you can mix up a crisp, ice-cold martini in minutes.

There's something about a dry gin martini that just feels a little special. It's simple, classic, and surprisingly easy to make at home once you know the basics.

This version is crisp, cold, and perfectly balanced, with a skewer of briny green olives for that classic finishing touch. You only need a couple of ingredients and about a minute of stirring, and suddenly it feels like you're sitting at a really good cocktail bar - except you're in your own kitchen.

If you've ever felt intimidated by martinis, don't be. I'll show you exactly how to make a dry gin martini at home so it turns out smooth, cold, and perfectly mixed every time.

Kristen Stevens

Dry Gin Martini

This dry gin martini is simple, classic, and easy to make at home. Gin and dry vermouth are stirred with ice until perfectly chilled, then strained into a martini glass and finished with a skewer of green olives. It's crisp, smooth, and ready in just a couple of minutes.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 1 serving

Course: Cocktail

Ingredients

  

• 2 ½ ounces gin
• ½ ounce dry vermouth
• 1 dash orange bitters
• Olives for garnish

Method

 

1. To a cocktail mixer or jar, add the gin, dry vermouth, and bitters, and then add ice.
   2 ½ ounces gin, 1 dash orange bitters, ½ ounce dry vermouth
   
2. Stir until very cold and then strain into a martini glass. Garnish with olives and serve right away.
   Olives for garnish