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Stirred · 1 serving

Left Bank Martini

Simon Difford's floral Martini variation combining gin, elderflower liqueur, dry white wine, and dry vermouth.

Short answer

Left Bank Martini is a stirred cocktail made with gin, elderflower liqueur, white wine, and dry vermouth. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Left Bank 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
Left Bank Martini ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Elderflower Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
White wine15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Dry Vermouth7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: One short lime twist

Method

How to make Left Bank Martini

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly and cut one very short thin lime twist with minimal white pith.

  2. 02

    Measure the gin, elderflower liqueur, dry white wine, and dry vermouth into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with fresh solid ice.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for about 25 seconds until the mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the pale surface free of ice chips.

  6. 06

    Express the lime oils lightly, place only the compact twist at the rim, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Left Bank 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
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Left Bank Martini questions

What is in a Left Bank Martini?

Kokto’s build uses gin, elderflower liqueur, white wine, and dry vermouth.

How long does a Left Bank 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 Left Bank Martini prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Left Bank 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 B079https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2464/left-bank-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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