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Stirred · 1 serving

Laurel Martini

Nicolas Torres's equal-parts gin and dry-vermouth Martini with quinquina and California bay-laurel tincture.

Short answer

Laurel Martini is a stirred cocktail made with gin, dry vermouth, quinquina, bay-laurel tincture, lemon, and california bay laurel. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 8 minutes.
Time8 min
MethodStirred
GlassCocktail
LevelAdvanced
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Laurel 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
Laurel Martini ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Dry Vermouth45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Quinquina7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Bay-Laurel Tincture1 teaspoon———
Lemon1 slice———
California Bay Laurel1 leaf———

Garnish: One small California bay-laurel leaf

Method

How to make Laurel Martini

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a classic martini glass, cut one small Meyer lemon peel, and select exactly one intact California bay-laurel leaf.

  2. 02

    Measure the gin, dry vermouth, quinquina, and three-quarters teaspoon bay-laurel tincture into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and stir smoothly for 25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.

  4. 04

    Strain into the chilled martini glass, keeping the clear surface free of ice fragments.

  5. 05

    Express the Meyer lemon peel over the drink and discard it, then place one additional drop of bay tincture on the surface.

  6. 06

    Garnish with exactly one small California bay-laurel leaf and serve without olives or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Laurel Martini taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

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

Sweetness1 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Laurel Martini questions

What is in a Laurel Martini?

Kokto’s build uses gin, dry vermouth, quinquina, bay-laurel tincture, lemon, and california bay laurel.

How long does a Laurel Martini take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 8 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Laurel 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 Laurel 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 B096https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/laurel-martini-from-true-laurel/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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