Vodka Martini
The Quirky Foodster Team
Martini glass
Glass
Olive or lemon twist
Garnish
Ingredients
- Vodka — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Dry vermouth — 10 ml (1/3 oz)
Method
- Combine vodka and vermouth in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir (or shake, if you prefer it colder and slightly cloudy) until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with an olive or lemon twist.
Description: A vodka-based Martini variant, popularised in large part by James Bond's famous "shaken, not stirred" order.
Cultural Background: Rose alongside vodka's growing popularity in the US from the 1950s onward, offering a milder alternative to the gin original.
Tips: Shaking (rather than stirring) gives a colder, slightly cloudier drink with tiny ice shards — a stylistic choice, not a mistake.
Variations: A splash more vermouth makes a "wet" Martini.
Serving Suggestion: Serve immediately in a well-chilled glass.
Nutrition: Approx. 170 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Is this the "real" Martini?
A: Purists consider gin the original base, but the vodka version has been standard in many bars for decades.
- Vodka — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Dry vermouth — 10 ml (1/3 oz)
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