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Stirred · one serving

Dry Martini

Cold gin and dry vermouth with a clean, restrained profile.

Short answer

Dry Martini is a stirred cocktail made with gin and dry vermouth. Cold gin and dry vermouth with a clean, restrained profile. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassCocktail
LevelMedium
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1 serving

Dry Martini ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Dry Martini ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Dry Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Orange Bitters (optional)1 dashOptional
Green Olives (optional)1 pieceOptional

Garnish: Lemon twist or green olive

Method

How to make Dry Martini

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a cocktail glass thoroughly in the freezer, or fill it with ice and water while you mix.

  2. 02

    Measure 60 ml gin, 15 ml dry vermouth, and the optional 1 dash orange bitters into an empty mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass about three-quarters with cold, solid ice cubes.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–30 seconds, until the Martini is very cold and lightly diluted.

  5. 05

    Empty the chilling ice and water from the serving glass, then strain the Martini into it without ice.

  6. 06

    Add the optional green olive and serve immediately while the drink is clear and very cold.

Tasting profile

What does Dry 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.

Sweetness0 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Dry Martini questions

What is in a Dry Martini?

Kokto’s build uses gin and dry vermouth, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Dry Martini take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Dry 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 Dry 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.

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