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Stirred · 1 serving

China Martini

A balanced stirred cocktail combining london dry gin, lychee liqueur, dry vermouth.

Short answer

China Martini is a stirred cocktail made with london dry gin, lychee liqueur, dry vermouth, triple sec, orange, and lychee. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCocktail
LevelMedium
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1 serving

China 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
China Martini ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
London dry gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Lychee liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Dry Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Triple Sec7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Orange1 piece———
Lychee1 piece———

Garnish: Compact orange twist and one lychee

Method

How to make China Martini

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a Martini glass; prepare one small peeled lychee and one very short orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the London dry gin, lychee liqueur, dry vermouth, and triple sec into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill with plenty of solid ice and stir steadily for 25–30 seconds until very cold.

  4. 04

    Stop when the drink is properly diluted, silky, and still crystal clear.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled Martini glass without transferring any ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Express and retain the compact orange twist, add exactly one lychee neatly, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does China Martini taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

China Martini questions

What is in a China Martini?

Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, lychee liqueur, dry vermouth, triple sec, orange, and lychee.

How long does a China Martini take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a China 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 China 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 B036https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/420/china-martini · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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