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Stirred · 1 serving

Bay Leaf Martini

Legare's pre-batched mini Martini, combining long-infused bay vodka with blanc vermouth and measured dilution.

Short answer

Bay Leaf Martini is a stirred cocktail made with bay leaf-infused vodka, blanc vermouth, and water and ice. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 10 minutes.
Time10 min
MethodStirred
GlassCocktail
LevelAdvanced
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bay Leaf Martini ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Bay Leaf Martini ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bay Leaf-Infused Vodka31 ml3.1 cl1 oz3.9 parts
Blanc Vermouth8 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Water and ice11 ml1.1 cl0.4 oz1.4 parts
Green Olives (optional)1 piece——Optional

Garnish: Exactly one unpitted green olive resting inside the drink

Method

How to make Bay Leaf Martini

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    At least ten days ahead, steep 20 g fresh bay leaves in 750 ml vodka in a sealed container.

  2. 02

    Fine-strain the bay infusion through muslin, bottle it cleanly, and chill it thoroughly.

  3. 03

    For one source-ratio serve, measure 31 ml infused vodka, 8 ml blanc vermouth, and 11 ml chilled filtered water into a small jug.

  4. 04

    Stir the measured batch gently until uniform without adding more dilution.

  5. 05

    Pour exactly 50 ml into one pre-chilled mini-martini glass.

  6. 06

    Drop in exactly one unpitted green olive and serve without a pick, citrus, or bay-leaf garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Bay Leaf Martini taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (2/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness1 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Bay Leaf Martini questions

What is in a Bay Leaf Martini?

Kokto’s build uses bay leaf-infused vodka, blanc vermouth, and water and ice, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Bay Leaf Martini take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 10 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Bay Leaf Martini prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Bay Leaf Martini alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B209https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/aug/28/mini-bay-leaf-martini-recipe-legare-bar-cocktail-of-the-week · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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