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Vodka Martini

Vodka Martini cocktail served in a Martini glass

Two ingredients, total precision — the drink that's really about the ratio, not the recipe.

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Origin

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.

Flavour Profile

Good for someone who wants a spare, strong, spirit-forward drink. Not for someone who wants sweetness or fruit.

Glass & Garnish

Martini glass, chilled.

Garnish for the Vodka Martini

Ingredients

  • Vodka2.5 oz
  • Dry vermouth0.5 oz
Ingredients laid out for the Vodka Martini

Method

  1. Stir vodka and vermouth with ice 20–30 seconds.
  2. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  3. Garnish with olive or lemon twist.
Stirring the Vodka Martini

Notes

Stirring keeps the drink clear, unlike shaking. Pairs well with olives.

Tools Used

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