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Stirred · 1 serving

Reverse Martini

A vermouth-forward Martini balancing two parts dry vermouth with one part gin and one dash of orange bitters.

Short answer

Reverse Martini is a stirred cocktail made with dry vermouth, gin, orange bitters, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Reverse 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
Reverse Martini ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Dry Vermouth60 ml6 cl2 oz2 parts
Gin30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Orange Bitters1 dash———
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small thin lemon peel twist

Method

How to make Reverse Martini

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one small thin lemon peel twist with minimal white pith.

  2. 02

    Measure the dry vermouth, gin, and orange bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20 to 25 seconds until the pale botanical mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Express and place exactly one small lemon twist at the rim, then serve without olive, herbs, or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Reverse Martini taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (4/5) and strength (3/5).

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

Sweetness1 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Reverse Martini questions

What is in a Reverse Martini?

Kokto’s build uses dry vermouth, gin, orange bitters, and lemon.

How long does a Reverse 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 Reverse 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 Reverse 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 B099https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/reverse-martini-recipe/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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