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Stirred · 1 serving

Hawkeye Martini

Simon Difford's Dry Martini variation layering freezer-cold gin, dry vermouth, white port, absinthe, and saline.

Short answer

Hawkeye Martini is a stirred cocktail made with gin, dry vermouth, white port, absinthe, saline solution, and black olive. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Hawkeye 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
Hawkeye Martini ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin50 ml5 cl1.7 oz3.3 parts
Dry Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
White port15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Absinthe1 dash———
Saline Solution3 dash———
Black Olive1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small black olive on a very short plain pick

Method

How to make Hawkeye Martini

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a classic martini glass and place exactly one small black olive on a very short plain pick.

  2. 02

    Measure the freezer-cold gin, chilled dry vermouth, chilled white port, absinthe, and saline into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Stir until the drink is very cold, clear, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled martini glass without adding ice.

  6. 06

    Rest exactly the single-olive pick across the rim and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Hawkeye Martini taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Hawkeye Martini questions

What is in a Hawkeye Martini?

Kokto’s build uses gin, dry vermouth, white port, absinthe, saline solution, and black olive.

How long does a Hawkeye 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 Hawkeye 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 Hawkeye 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 B111https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/33142/hawkeye-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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