Vodka Martini Cocktail Recipe
A popular variation of the classic Martini that uses vodka as the base spirit instead of gin, resulting in a cleaner, lighter profile that lets the dry vermouth shine through. Popularized in the mid-20th century and famously associated with James Bond.
Make This
- Base
- Vodka
- Glass
- Martini glass
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- 4 minutes
- Strength
- Strong
- Flavor
- Dry
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 oz Vodka
- 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
Instructions
- Add the vodka, dry vermouth, and orange bitters into a mixing glass with ice and stir until very well-chilled, about 20 to 30 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or olive (or both).