Vodka · Classic · Herbaceous
Vodka Martini Recipe
Two ingredients, total precision — the drink that's really about the ratio, not the recipe.
- Prep Time
- 1.5 min
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Martini glass
- Strength
- Spirit-forward
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Last updated September 20, 2026
About the Vodka Martini
The Martini's exact origin is one of cocktail history's most disputed questions, with claims from 1860s California to early-1900s New York — no version settled. The vodka variation gained fame partly through James Bond's "shaken, not stirred" order.
Ingredients
- Vodka2 ½ oz
- Dry vermouth½ oz
Method
- Measure and pour the vodka and dry vermouth into the mixing glass.
- Add a scoop of ice to the mixing glass.
- Stir for 30 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with an olive.
Glass & Garnish
Martini glass, chilled. Garnish with a lemon twist or a skewered green olive.
Notes
Stirring keeps the drink clear, unlike shaking. Pairs well with olives.
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