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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bay Leaf-Infused Vodka | 31 ml | 3.1 cl | 1 oz | 3.9 parts |
Blanc Vermouth | 8 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Water and ice | 11 ml | 1.1 cl | 0.4 oz | 1.4 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.
- 01
At least ten days ahead, steep 20 g fresh bay leaves in 750 ml vodka in a sealed container.
- 02
Fine-strain the bay infusion through muslin, bottle it cleanly, and chill it thoroughly.
- 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.
- 04
Stir the measured batch gently until uniform without adding more dilution.
- 05
Pour exactly 50 ml into one pre-chilled mini-martini glass.
- 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.
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




