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Stirred · 1 serving

Vodka Martini

A balanced stirred cocktail combining vodka, dry vermouth, green olives.

Short answer

Vodka Martini is a stirred cocktail made with vodka, dry vermouth, and green olives. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodStirred
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Vodka 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
Vodka Martini ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz2 parts
Dry Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Green Olives1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one green olive on a short pick

Method

How to make Vodka Martini

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the cocktail thoroughly, prepare the Exactly one green olive on a short pick, and ready the mixing equipment.

  2. 02

    Measure vodka, dry vermouth, green olives accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Chill a V-shaped Martini glass thoroughly, add the vodka and dry vermouth to a mixing glass filled with solid ice, stir steadily for 20–25 seconds until crystal-cold and properly diluted, fine-strain into the chilled glass, place exactly one well-drained green olive on a short plain pick across the rim, and serve immediately.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled cocktail, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Finish with Exactly one green olive on a short pick and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Vodka 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
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Vodka Martini questions

What is in a Vodka Martini?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, dry vermouth, and green olives.

How long does a Vodka Martini take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Vodka 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 Vodka 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 B052https://www.thecocktaildb.com/api/json/v1/1/lookup.php?i=14167 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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